Corum's emergence gives Rams 1-2 punch in backfield

The second-year pro, along with Williams, gives L.A. one of the best rushing attacks.

- BY GARY KLEIN

SAMANTHA CHOW Associated Press BLAKE CORUM gained 128 yards and scored two touchdowns in 12 carries, including a scoring run that covered 48 yards, against the Cardinals last Sunday.

Blake Corum had just completed the first 100-yard rushing performance of his NFL career, and Rams coach Sean McVay awarded him a game ball after Sunday's rout of the Arizona Cardinals.

Corum, a second-year pro, obviously was elated. But he did not spend much time reveling in the achievement.

"It's on to the next," he said, an attitude he maintained as he filtered through congratulatory messages from family and friends.

"I expect to have those types of games," Corum said Wednesday, "so when they do happen, all right, this is great. ... But it's on to the next."

The Rams' offense is coming off a high-flying 45-point performance against the Cardinals.

Receiver Puka Nacua was named NFC offensive player of the week. Quarterback Matthew Stafford got back on track for a run at the league's most valuable player award.

The best sign for the Rams, however, was the second strong performance by the rushing attack.

That's good news for a team regarded as a Super Bowl contender as it prepares to play the Detroit Lions on Sunday at SoFi Stadium. The Rams can clinch a playoff spot with a victory.