RB Todd Gurley - Los Angeles Rams
| 6-1, 222 | Born: 8-3-1994 | College: Georgia | Drafted: Round 1, pick 2015 |
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Week 3: vs Los Angeles Chargers
FBG says: Neutral matchup. Todd Gurley struggled this past week against the Cardinals as he only had 2.2 yards per carry but did find the end zone three times this past week. This was a game that we had seen back in 2016 before Gurley's breakout where he was unable to find a lot of room and was unable to consistently get positive yardage. There is no need to fear, however, as Gurley is still one of the more reliable backs and fantasy owners should be glad that in the game that he only had 2.2 yards per carry he found the end zone three times. This is still an elite offensive line and a unit that we should not worry about. The Chargers against the run appear to win the most improved award so far this season as they have largely shut down LeSean McCoy and Kareem Hunt in back to back weeks only allowing 3.9 yards per carry to the runners. This is a unit that was a turnstile on defense against the run last year allowing 4.9 yards per carry. Kyzir White has been a tremendous addition to this defense and while it is not perfect is showing to be a much-improved unit as they are frequently rotating their defensive lineman which is something they did not do last season.
Recent Stats and Projections
| WEEK | OPP | oSNAP | RSH | YD | TD | TARG | REC | YD | TD | FumL | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | at OAK | 59 | 20 | 108 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 39 | 1 | 0 | 20.7 | |
| 2 | vs ARI | 49 | 19 | 42 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 25.3 | |
| 3 | vs LAC | 0 | 23 | 105 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 51 | 0 | 1 | 20.6 | |
| 3 | vs LAC | PROJ-Dodds | * | 21 | * | * | 4 | * | * | * | * | |
| 3 | vs LAC | PROJ-Tremblay | * | 22 | * | * | 3 | * | * | * | * | |
| 3 | vs LAC | PROJ-Bloom | * | 19 | * | * | 3 | * | * | * | * |
Weekly Performance vs RB 1, RB 12, RB 24, RB 36
Percentile ranks
Todd Gurley's percentile rank in each category, among RB with more than 50 fantasy points.
Recent Game Summaries
2018 Week 2 vs ARI (19 / 42 / 3 rush, 3 / 3 / 31 / 0 rec)
The Rams notably tried to attack the Cardinals with runs to the right side with Gurley with very little success from a YPC standpoint. The Arizona front 7 played very aggressively and got stops behind the line of scrimmage. While Gurley wasn't overly productive from a YPC standpoing, he was the Rams' engine inside the redzone, scoring 3 times on the day. On his first TD, Higbee and Kupp both got great seals on the edge and Gurley was able to drip outside for an 11 yard TD. It was great blocking and great patience by Gurley to press the run inside before cutting out at the least minute and breaking a Patrick Peterson tackle attempt to get to the perimeter. He converted the 2 point conversion on an inside zone (LAR had to run 2-point because their kicker wasn't available). Gurley got a ton of work in both run and pass game to close out the 2nd quarter, capping the drive off with a 1 yd TD run as the clock hit :00. He converted another short TD late in the third quarter putting the Rams up 27-0 and exited the game thereafter.
2018 Week 1 vs OAK (20 / 108 / 0 rush, 5 / 3 / 39 / 1 rec)
The Rams did not involve Gurley early, and the Raiders were able to take a lead on the Rams into halftime. In the second half, the Rams leaned on Gurley and made him the centerpiece of the offensive attack. He took his second touch of the game to the house - officially recorded as a reception but it was a 19 yard Touch Pass/Jet Sweep from inside the redzone. He started as the weakside perimeter receiver from an empty formation and motioned into the backfield pre-snap. He was almost untouched on his way to the endzone, making a few nice cuts to avoid contact in the open field off his blocks. In the second half, he carried the Rams offense. He ran inside zone, tosses, screens and opened up the passing game with play action. He only exited the game for a few plays in the early fourth quarter.
Latest News
Rams | Todd Gurley tops 150 total yards (Mon Sep 24, 01:19 AM) - Los Angeles Rams RB Todd Gurley carried the ball 23 times for 105 yards and a touchdown in Week 3 against the Los Angeles Chargers. As a receiver, Gurley was targeted six times, catching five passes for 51 yards. link to story Rams | Todd Gurley scores three times (Mon Sep 17, 01:42 AM) - Los Angeles Rams RB Todd Gurley rushed for 42 yards on 19 carries and scored three times on Sunday, Sept. 16, against the Arizona Cardinals. Gurley added three catches for 31 yards. link to story Rams | Todd Gurley cramps up in victory (Sun Sep 16, 07:17 PM) - Los Angeles Rams RB Todd Gurley (cramps) rushed 19 times for 42 yards and three touchdowns in Week 2 against the Arizona Cardinals, but he left early with cramps. link to story Rams | Week 2 injury report for LA Rams (Fri Sep 14, 04:51 PM) - Los Angeles Rams WR Michael Thomas (hip) did not participate in practice all week and has been ruled out for Week 2 against Arizona Cardinals. LB Mark Barron (ankle) also has yet to practice this week and is listed as doubtful. RB Todd Gurley (non-injury) practiced in full for a second straight day Friday and has been removed from the injury report. link to story Rams | Todd Gurley back on the field (Thu Sep 13, 07:55 PM) - Los Angeles Rams RB Todd Gurley (non-injury) fully participated in practice Thursday, Sept. 13. Our View: Gurley got some rest on Wednesday (much needed rest that is), and he's back on Thursday as planned. Lock him in as a RB1 against the Cardinals in Week 2.link to story More News
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Schedule
| 3 | vs Los Angeles Chargers |
| 4 | vs Minnesota Vikings |
| 5 | @ Seattle Seahawks |
| 6 | @ Denver Broncos |
| 7 | @ San Francisco 49ers |
| 8 | vs Green Bay Packers |
| 9 | @ New Orleans Saints |
| 10 | vs Seattle Seahawks |
| 11 | vs Kansas City Chiefs |
| 12 | --- BYE WEEK --- |
| 13 | @ Detroit Lions |
| 14 | @ Chicago Bears |
| 15 | vs Philadelphia Eagles |
| 16 | @ Arizona Cardinals |
| 17 | vs San Francisco 49ers |
