So did the trio of rookie draft picks at running back, as Williams (31 yards rushing, 6 receiving), Mays (18 rushing, 36 receiving) and Jones (48 rushing, 1 receiving) combined for 140 yards from scrimmage on the night.

"They improved weekly. That's what you're looking for," McCarthy said. "I wish we'd ran the ball more in the first three games, but tonight is what we needed to do.

"Pass protection will always be the biggest challenge for a young running back, coming into the league with the ability to play all three downs, but the way we balanced out the reps I was very pleased with not only the quantity but the quality."

The defense had a solid night. In addition to the two early interceptions, Green Bay allowed the Rams just 2.8 yards per rush on 24 attempts.

Los Angeles backup QB Dan Orlovsky never got much going despite playing the whole game. He posted a 50.6 passer rating (16-of-30, 149 yards, one TD, two INT) and didn't find the end zone until midway through the fourth quarter.

"A lot of young guys making plays, fighting for spots on our football team," McCarthy said.