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Kyren Williams finds pay dirt to get the Rams within one score of the host Detroit Lions

Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams (23) is wrapped up by Detroit Lions cornerback Carlton Davis III (23) during the first half of the Detroit Lions season opener against the Los Angeles Rams at Ford Field in Detroit, on Sunday, Sept. 8. 2024. / Kimberly P. Mitchell / USA TODAY NETWORK

It wasn't the fastest start for the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday Night Football against the Detroit Lions but when they figured things out, they certainly made things interesting in the 2024 season opener.

The Lions had controlled the majority of the game but with 3:33 left in the third quarter and trailing 17-3, former Notre Dame star running back Kyren Williams got the Rams within a touchdown of the hosts. Williams found the end zone on a two yard scoring run - you can see the highlight below.

Kyren Williams hits paydirt for the @RamsNFL first TD.

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— NFL (@NFL) September 9, 2024

The Lions defense held Williams in check most of the evening as he had 18 carries but totaled just 50 rushing yards. Williams also caught three passes but totaled just four yards on those.

The Rams eventually took the lead in the fourth quarter, but a Lions field goal forced overtime and Detroit scored via a David Montgomery touchdown run in overtime to clinch the season opening victory.

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