Operating again Kyren Williams had a career-best three touchdowns, and the Los Angeles Rams clinched a playoff spot on Sunday, only a yr faraway from lacking the minimize following a Tremendous Bowl win.

However the true star of the present was Williams’ mom within the stands at MetLife Stadium.

Kyren Williams #23 of the Los Angeles Rams celebrates after a speeding landing in the course of the first quarter in opposition to the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on December 31, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Dustin Satloff/Getty Pictures)

Early within the fourth quarter main the New York Giants by one level, Matthew Stafford handed off the ball to Williams who ran 28 yards for his third time ultimately zone.

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Williams noticed his mother, Taryn Williams, within the stands and leaped as much as hand her the ball. However an overzealous Giants’ fan took the chance to attempt to seize the sport ball for himself.

After some jostling between the 2, it was Taryn who ended up with the prize.

Like Williams’ mom, the Rams seized management of the sport and their future with the 26-25 win.

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Along with successful their third straight and sixth in seven video games, the Rams clinched a playoff berth with the Seattle Seahawks‘ loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers simply hours later.

“There are a lot of things that can take place, but I love what this team has done,” head coach Sean McVay mentioned after the sport.

Matthew Stafford and Kyren Williams celebrate

Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams and Kyren Williams #23 of the Los Angeles Rams have a good time after Williams’ speeding landing in the course of the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium on December 31, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Dustin Satloff/Getty Pictures)

“There’s a mental and physical toughness this team possesses, and sometimes you’ve got to be able to get wins like that. There are no style points… so we’ll take it, and like I said, I’m looking forward to being able to clean this stuff up, move forward and have our eyes up and have a great week of preparation for the Niners.”

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Williams, the NFL’s second leading rusher getting into the competition, ran for 87 yards and acquired reward from Stafford.

“Kyren was patient. It wasn’t like every single run was ripping for eight, nine, 10 yards. Obviously, [he] had the big one. I thought he did a great job of just picking and choosing his spots, and when we got down there in the redzone, man, just putting it in for us.”

Kyren Williams #23 of the Los Angeles Rams runs previous Dane Belton #24 of the New York Giants whereas scoring a landing in the course of the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium on December 31, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Dustin Satloff/Getty Pictures)

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The Rams improved to 9-7 following a disappointing 5-12 end the yr earlier than.

“We’re never going to take for granted being able to get wins,” McVay mentioned. “There were a lot of things that we tried to do to not win this game today, but our guys found a way. Sometimes you need to be able to have these types of games to increase your sense of urgency. We were a little off. We had our opportunities, but they just kept staying together.”

The Related Press contributed to this report.

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