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| Bye Week9 | Rank18 | % Owned99.9 | % Change- | WK 6 Pts0.00 | WK 7 Proj. Pts12.37 |
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| Wk | Opp | Results | Yds | TD | Int | Yds | TD | Rec | Yds | TD | TD | FumTD | 2PT | Lost | Pts |
| 1 | @CAR | - | - | - | 97 | - | 1 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | 11.10 | |
| 2 | NO | - | - | - | 63 | 1 | 3 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | 15.70 | |
| 3 | @CLE | - | - | - | 43 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4.30 | |
| 4 | TB | - | - | - | 16 | 2 | 7 | 54 | - | - | - | - | - | 26.00 | |
| 5 | @SEA | - | - | - | 51 | 2 | 3 | 6 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 18.70 | |
| 6 | SF | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 | |
| 7 | @ATL | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 | |
| 8 | CIN | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 | |
| 9 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 | |
| 10 | @PIT | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 | |
| 11 | CHI | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 | |
| 12 | BAL | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 | |
| 13 | @ARI | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 | |
| 14 | SEA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 | |
| 15 | @DAL | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 | |
| 16 | @SF | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 | |
| 17 | ARI | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 | |
| Rushing | Receiving | Fum | Fantasy | ||||
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| Wk | Opp | Yds | TD | Yds | TD | Lost | Pts |
| 1 | @CAR, | 97 | - | 4 | - | - | 11.10 |
| 2 | NO, | 63 | 1 | 4 | - | - | 15.70 |
| 3 | @CLE, | 43 | - | - | - | - | 4.30 |
| 4 | TB, | 16 | 2 | 54 | - | - | 26.00 |
| 5 | @SEA, | 51 | 2 | 6 | - | 1 | 18.70 |
| 6 | SF, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 7 | @ATL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 8 | CIN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 9 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 10 | @PIT, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 11 | CHI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 12 | BAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 13 | @ARI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 14 | SEA, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 15 | @DAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 16 | @SF, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 17 | ARI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
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Returns with limited showing
Gurley (quadriceps) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Analysis: In his first visible on-field work since emerging from a Week 5 loss to the Seahawks with a thigh contusion and sitting out Sunday's defeat to the 49ers, Gurley was contained to individual drills. The Rams likely hope he makes incremental progress over the next few days, but ultimately Friday's injury report will give a sense of his potential to return this weekend. Backup RB Malcolm Brown (ankle) didn't practice at all Wednesday, so rookie Darrell Henderson and John Kelly are the Rams'…read more
Published: Wed, Oct 16 at 5:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Individual work on tap
Coach Sean McVay said Gurley (quadriceps) will take part in individual drills Wednesday, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: After a week in which he didn't practice en route to his first absence of the season Sunday against the 49ers, Gurley will be giving himself a shot to return if he gets through Wednesday's session unscathed. Fellow running back Malcolm Brown is considered day-to-day with an ankle injury, so Gurley may return to a workhorse role if he eventually gets the all-clear for game action from the Rams' training staff.
Published: Wed, Oct 16 at 2:19pm by Rotowire.com
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Could be back Week 7
The Rams are optimistic that Gurley (quadriceps), who has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the 49ers, could return to action Week 7 in Atlanta, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Los Angeles ruled Gurley out for Week 6 after he was unable to practice in any fashion Wednesday through Friday, so he'll probably need to log at least limited activity during the upcoming week to have a shot at suiting up against the Falcons. With Gurley on tap for his first absence of the season, Rapoport notes that the Rams are expected to treat Malcolm Brown as their featured back, with rookie Darrell Henderson being sprinkled into the game plan as a change-of-pace option.
Published: Sun, Oct 13 at 5:53am by Rotowire.com
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Officially out vs. 49ers
Gurley (quad) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: This was expected, given he had a doubtful tag after being unable to practice this week. With Gurley out, Malcolm Brown is in line to take over as the lead back for the Rams, while rookie Darrell Henderson should be in line for an expanded role in the backfield.
Published: Sat, Oct 12 at 12:25pm by Rotowire.com
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Gets 'doubtful' tag for Week 6
Gurley (quadriceps) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Gurley was unable to practice this week due to what coach Sean McVay has called "a thigh contusion in his left quad." While Gurley has yet to be ruled out for Week 6, the Rams haven't left much wiggle room for him taking the field Sunday. If he's among the team's inactives, Malcolm Brown will be the lead back while rookie Darrell Henderson should get the most extended run of his brief career to date.
Published: Fri, Oct 11 at 12:42pm by Rotowire.com
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Not spotted at practice
Gurley (quadriceps) isn't on the field for the media-access portion of Friday's practice, Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Analysis: Absent the previous two days, Gurley technically could still be listed as a limited participant Friday, though it doesn't seem especially likely. The running back is recovering from a thigh/quad contusion after he played 93 percent of snaps on offense in last Thursday's 30-29 loss to Seattle. A Week 6 absence would leave Malcolm Brown as the lead back Sunday against San Francisco, with Darrell Henderson potentially also getting some work.
Published: Fri, Oct 11 at 11:37am by Rotowire.com
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No practice again Thursday
Gurley (quadriceps) was held out of practice Thursday, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: After calling Gurley's injury "a thigh contusion in his left quad" Wednesday, coach Sean McVay provided a non-update on the running back's health one day later. "They're (also Aqib Talib) hopefully feeling a day better, but to be able to give you a legitimate update when we're not doing anything physically wouldn't be accurate," McVay said Thursday to Thiry. McVay is referencing his decision to hold a walkthrough as opposed to a true practice due to high winds at the Rams facilities. As a…read more
Published: Thu, Oct 10 at 4:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Has bruised quadriceps
Coach Sean McVay said Gurley was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice due to "a thigh contusion in his left quad," Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Gurley made a sudden appearance on the Rams' first Week 6 injury report, but McVay termed the running back "day-to-day," easing some of the concerns surrounding his health. It remains to be seen if Gurley will be able to practice at all this week, with Friday's report to give a sense of his status heading into Sunday's showdown with the 49ers. Aside from Gurley, the Rams' backfield includes Malcolm Brown and rookie Darrell Henderson, the latter of whom has received just two snaps on offense in…read more
Published: Wed, Oct 9 at 4:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Tending to quad injury
Gurley was held out of practice Wednesday due to a quadriceps injury, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Gurley's touch count has ranged from 12 to 19 through five games en route to 4.2 yards per carry, five rushing TDs and a 63.6 percent catch rate. With an injury in tow, his activity level will be one to monitor closely as the week goes on. Behind Gurley, Malcolm Brown and Darrell Henderson occupy the next two spots on the Rams' running back depth chart.
Published: Wed, Oct 9 at 4:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Salvages night with pair of scores
Gurley rushed 15 times for 51 yards and two touchdowns and brought in three of five targets for six yards in the Rams' 30-29 loss to the Seahawks on Thursday. He also lost a fumble.
Analysis: Gurley's one miscue on the night was a big one, as he lost the handle at the Seahawks' 16-yard line in the latter portion of the second quarter after absorbing a joint tackle from Bobby Wagner and Jadeveon Clowney. He did subsequently atone with eight- and 11-yard touchdown runs in the third quarter, giving him back-to-back two-score efforts. However, Gurley's usage, seemingly due to a combination of workload management and game script, continues to be limited; he's yet to exceed 16 carries or…read more
Published: Thu, Oct 3 at 9:12pm by Rotowire.com
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Scores two TDs in loss
Gurley carried the ball five times for 16 yards and two touchdowns while adding seven catches on 11 targets for 54 yards in Sunday's 55-40 loss to the Buccaneers.
Analysis: The Rams dug a 21-0 hole early, forcing them to get away from the running game, but Gurley was still able to put together a strong fantasy performance. He still has yet to look particularly explosive this season -- his longest gain in this one went for 13 yards -- but it's at least reassuring that he didn't have any red-zone scores vultured by Malcolm Brown. Expect Gurley to put together a more normal run-catch split Thursday in Seattle.
Published: Sun, Sep 29 at 5:37pm by Rotowire.com
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Lackluster performance Sunday
Gurley received 14 carries for 43 yards and failed to haul in his lone target in Sunday's 20-13 win over the Browns.
Analysis: Gurley was held to under 20 carries for the third straight week as the Rams continue to try and preserve their star back as best as they can while still scratching out victories. So far that plan has worked to perfection, but the load management is leaving fantasy owners hanging in weeks when he doesn't hit paydirt. The one takeaway for Gurley owners was that the back was actually on the field for the majority of the contest, and he received 14 of the Rams' 17 running back carries, so we could…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 22 at 10:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Logs 19 touches, TD in Week 2 win
Gurley rushed 16 times for 63 yards and a touchdown and brought in three of four targets for four yards in the Rams' 27-9 win over the Saints on Sunday.
Analysis: Gurley saw his second straight sub-20-carry workload to open the season, but with the Saints' Drew Brees exiting the game with a hand injury in the first quarter, the Rams had the luxury of taking their collective foot off the gas a bit. The fantasy highlight of Gurley's day was a four-yard touchdown run in the third quarter, his first score of the new season. Gurley also got more attention from Jared Goff in the passing game, going from his one target in the opener to four on Sunday. Through…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 15 at 5:26pm by Rotowire.com
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Picks up 101 yards in win
Gurley ran for 97 yards on 14 carries and added a four-yard catch during Sunday's 30-27 win over Carolina.
Analysis: Gurley opened 2019 like Willy Wonka -- slow and forcing onlookers to question his health only to dazzle at the end. The talented back was held to eight yards on five carries in the first half before coming on hot in the second half with 89 yards on nine carries, picking up at least five yards on seven of the attempts. With the way 2018 ended, fans would be justified in having concerns about Gurley's knees and the Rams certainly gave Malcolm Brown one of the busier days of his career, but Gurley…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 8 at 4:12pm by Rotowire.com
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Uninhibited, but Rams flying blind
Gurley will be uninhibited Sunday against the Panthers, confirming earlier reports, but the Rams are also 'flying blind' about how his knee will react to that action, Fox's Jay Glazer reports.
Analysis: The absence of bad news during training camp has been great, but Gurley also hasn't been tested rigorously, seeing no preseason action at all. Thus, the Rams don't know how the knee will react, this week or any other.
Published: Sun, Sep 8 at 9:53am by Rotowire.com
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Will be uninhibited Week 1
Coach Sean McVay said Thursday that Gurley won't be on a pitch count in Sunday's game at Carolina, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Gurley famously missed time down the stretch in 2018 and was limited during the Rams' playoff run due to a knee injury. The issue dogged him throughout the offseason and was termed "arthritic" at one point, spurring concerns about his ability to uphold his usual standard. McVay's comments ease those doubts somewhat, but Gurley's usage will be something to monitor this weekend. Rookie Darrell Henderson and Malcolm Brown will be on hand to spell Gurley in the event he yields touches.
Published: Thu, Sep 5 at 1:26pm by Rotowire.com
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Looking good so far
Gurley (knee) "has looked completely healthy" on the days he's practiced during training camp, Vincent Bonsignore of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Per the report, during the three days he's practiced, the running back has displayed "no ill effects" from the knee injury that slowed him late last season. Gurley has also taken two days off, and maintenance days figure to be baked into his work schedule throughout the preseason and probably during the regular season as well. Bonsignore noted encouragingly that following a rest day Tuesday and then a scheduled team off day Wednesday, Gurley "was explosive all afternoon" in his return to…read more
Published: Fri, Aug 2 at 9:52am by Rotowire.com
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Goes through individual drills
Gurley (knee) took part in individual drills at Saturday's practice, Myles Simmons of the Rams' official site reports.
Analysis: In addition to catching a swing pass in stride, Gurley also hauled in another throw from Jared Goff after a fake handoff, per Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com. Saturday's session was merely the first step for Gurley after hearing questions about the state of his left knee all offseason. Among them is his potential workload. With Malcolm Brown back on a two-year deal and the selection of Darrell Henderson in the third round of this year's draft, the Rams are prepared in the event Gurley yields touches.…read more
Published: Sat, Jul 27 at 4:51pm by Rotowire.com
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Primed for Saturday's practice
Gurley (knee) will practice Saturday, Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Analysis: Gurley seemingly was healthy enough to practice during the offseason, but the Rams kept him off the field to avoid any complications with his oft-discussed left knee. The team's offseason moves hint at a reduced workload compared to what Gurley handled the past two years, with Malcolm Brown signed to a two-year, $3.3 million contract and Darrell Henderson drafted in the third round. Even with the added competition, coach Sean McVay expects Gurley to keep the lead role and serve as a crucial…read more
Published: Fri, Jul 26 at 1:29pm by Rotowire.com
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Feeling good before camp
Coach Sean McVay said Gurley (knee) is feeling great and has earned the right to scale back his offseason workload, NFL.com's Kevin Patra reports. "I think he's earned the right to be able to have the plan that we had this offseason," McVay said. "Can't wait to get him back going. I know he's ready to go and it's going to be fun for the Rams this year."
Analysis: Gurley and McVay have maintained optimism all along, while the Rams' offseason actions hint at some level of concern, with the team matching a two-year, $3.3 million offer sheet for Malcolm Brown and later trading up to draft Darrell Henderson. Reports of arthritis in Gurley's knee have driven his fantasy stock down, though his trainer suggested it's no surprise for the running back to have long-term issues in the same knee that was comprised by an ACL tear in 2014. The Rams likely knew about…read more
Published: Fri, Jul 19 at 10:34am by Rotowire.com
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Won't change running style
Gurley isn't going to change his playing style and affirmed his knee is "good," Kevin Patra of NFL.com reports.
Analysis: There are still questions surrounding Gurley's fantasy stock. He sat out offseason workouts, and it was also made public in June that there's an "arthritic component" to his lingering knee injury. Unfortunately, there probably aren't going to be many concrete answers until Week 1. He's unlikely to see many reps through the preseason, and the Rams re-signing Malcolm Brown and trading up to select Darrell Henderson in the NFL Draft this spring suggest Gurley's role could be reduced to limit the…read more
Published: Tue, Jul 16 at 7:46am by Rotowire.com
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Dealing with arthritic component
Gurley's trainer Travelle Gaines said the running back has an "arthritic component to his knee" but should be fine for the 2019 season, Dave Richard of CBS Sports reports. "Everybody knew when Todd came out of Georgia that there would be some kind of arthritic component to his knee, which is part of every surgery whether it's a shoulder, a knee, an ankle," Gaines said. "He's now at the year-five mark, all we're doing is managing that."
Analysis: Gaines makes an interesting point that it isn't any surprise for Gurley to require maintenance on his surgically repaired left knee. The public discussion is a recent development, but the Rams likely have been aware of the potential for problems all along. Whatever concerns the team might have didn't prevent Gurley from averaging 22.7 touches per game over the past two seasons, nor did they stop the front office from giving him a four-year, $57.5 million extension that includes full guarantees…read more
Published: Tue, Jun 18 at 1:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Expects to be ready for camp
Gurley (knee) said Tuesday that he is feeling fine and will be ready for training camp, Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Analysis: Gurley's optimism is encouraging, but he has been held out of OTAs because of his injury, and it's still too early to tell if he will be on the field when training camp kicks off for the Rams on July 23, and further out, how healthy he will be when Week 1 rolls around.
Published: Tue, Jun 11 at 2:36pm by Rotowire.com
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Not partaking in OTA drills
Gurley (knee) has been at the team facility, but coach Sean McVay said Tuesday that the running back hasn't participated in team drills and is instead going through a different plan the team has come up with for his workouts, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Gurley's bothersome left knee limited his availability down the stretch last season, and while the team didn't admit as much, the re-signing of Malcolm Brown and drafting of Darrell Henderson likely signal a reduced carry count for Gurley in 2019. A true three-down back, Gurley will still be a big part of the Rams' plan on offense, but his expected reduction in touches and problematic knee will push him outside the top-five picks in many fantasy leagues.
Published: Tue, May 28 at 2:42pm by Rotowire.com
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Joined by rookie third-round pick
Coach Sean McVay denied that the Rams' selection of running back Darrell Henderson was tied to Gurley's knee issues, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports. "This had to do with [Henderson's] skill set," McVay said. "He was a player that we identified as a unique playmaker."
Analysis: The Rams have consistently conveyed optimism when asked about Gurley's troublesome left knee, but their offseason transactions tell a slightly different story, with the team matching Malcolm Brown's two-year, $3.25 million offer sheet from the Lions and then using the 70th overall pick on Henderson. While neither commitment is especially burdensome, they combine to represent a noteworthy shift from the Rams' dirt-cheap approach to their backup running-back situation the past two seasons. McVay…read more
Published: Wed, May 1 at 7:20am by Rotowire.com
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Still in recovery mode
Gurley said Monday that his left knee is "feeling pretty good," and he's "taking it [his recovery] day by day," Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Gurley's comments come on the heels of those made on The Rich Eisen Show by coach Sean McVay, who called the running back "the focal point" of the Rams offense. Notably, Gurley was more or less a spectator during the NFC Championship Game and Super Bowl LIII, earning 16 combined touches in those contests. McVay claimed responsibility for not getting Gurley more involved, but Jeff Howe of The Athletic later reported the running back may be dealing with arthritis in his left knee. Gurley has…read more
Published: Mon, Apr 15 at 2:29pm by Rotowire.com
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Still 'focal point' of offense
Coach Sean McVay said on The Rich Eisen Show that he expects Gurley (knee) "to be the focal point" of the Rams offense in 2019 and beyond.
Analysis: After lingering issues with Gurley's left knee kept him sidelined in Weeks 16 and 17 and contained him to 16 combined touches between the NFC Championship Game and Super Bowl LIII, his health has been the talk of the Rams' offseason to date. Along the way, Jeff Howe of The Athletic reported Gurley potentially is dealing with arthritis in that knee. The Rams opted to move on from C.J. Anderson and stick with the previous status quo of Malcolm Brown as Gurley's primary backup, which seems to…read more
Published: Fri, Apr 12 at 10:49am by Rotowire.com
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Expected to be ready for OTAs
Gurley (knee) is expected to be available for the start of the Rams' offseason program April 15, Gary Klein and Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times report.
Analysis: The status of Gurley's left knee will probably be the biggest story line surrounding the Rams' offseason and that narrative appears to be starting on a positive note. Head coach Sean McVay declined to comment much on the subject at this week's NFL owner's meetings and specifically didn't touch on whether Gurley is dealing with arthritis or not, but he did mention the team has a plan in place to manage the running back's health going forward. Joining him in offseason workouts will be Malcolm…read more
Published: Thu, Mar 28 at 1:34pm by Rotowire.com
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Possible arthritis in knee
Gurley has arthritis in his left knee, a source has told Jeff Howe of The Athletic.
Analysis: This comes on top of coach Sean McVay saying Friday his star running back may research stem cell treatment as an option to help the problematic left knee. At this point, surgery doesn't seem to be in the cards for Gurley, but it's definitely a problem and explains his modest usage of 30 total carries during the team's three playoff games, all of which were close enough where the early season version of Gurley would have been used significantly more. The health of Gurley's knee and possible…read more
Published: Sat, Mar 2 at 3:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Could get stem cell treatment
Gurley may research stem cell treatment as an option to help his problematic left knee, John Breech of CBS Sports reports. "As far as the stem cells, that's not something that's been communicated to me, but there is a program," Rams coach Sean McVay said. "We've got these doctors and there's always new methods of staying as up-to-date as you can, and number one, the player has to feel good about it. Todd does such a good job of doing his own research and knowing what are the things [he] can do."
Analysis: Even with 1,831 scrimmage yards and 21 touchdowns in 14 regular-season games, the biggest story of Gurley's 2018 campaign was a limited workload during the playoffs. Both player and team have insisted he was healthy, but it's clear the 24-year-old wasn't the best version of himself in January and February. His recent issue may be related to the ACL tear he suffered in the same knee as a junior at the University of Georgia in 2014, though Gurley has otherwise been quite durable through four NFL…read more
Published: Fri, Mar 1 at 11:15am by Rotowire.com
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Coach takes blame for lack of usage
Coach Sean McVay maintained Thursday that Gurley (knee) was healthy during the Rams' Super Bowl loss to the Patriots and blamed himself for not getting the back as involved as he could have been, Mike Jones of USA Today reports.
Analysis: There have been conflicting reports back and forth regarding Gurley and a potential knee injury ever since he was limited to just 10 carries in the Super Bowl, but in general, the Rams have maintained the 24-year-old was fit to play. An organization would be highly unlikely to admit otherwise, but McVay did acknowledge that there was a level of wear and tear that came into play. That makes sense considering Gurley was on pace for a career high in carries, registering 256 through just 14 games.…read more
Published: Thu, Feb 28 at 6:38am by Rotowire.com
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Perhaps more injured than reported
Teammate C.J. Anderson believes Gurley's late-season knee injury was "a little bit more than what everybody in the building thought, including himself," Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports. "I would say sprained knee," Anderson said, when asked to describe Gurley's setback. "Obviously, it's the same knee injury he's had before in his career. Obviously I had surgery on my meniscus and once you have a knee, you always have a knee."
Analysis: Gurley and coach Sean McVay both insisted the 24-year-old was healthy throughout the playoffs, while running backs coach Skip Peete suggested Gurley technically was healthy but never regained his peak conditioning after missing Weeks 16 and 17. It's interesting to hear Anderson sound so skeptical about Gurley's health, especially because his willingness to talk about the injury might be taken as a hint he doesn't expect to re-sign with Los Angeles. The controversy over Gurley's playoff role may…read more
Published: Wed, Feb 20 at 7:15am by Rotowire.com
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Still considered healthy
Coach Sean McVay said he isn't aware of Gurley needing any medical procedures during the offseason, Rich Hammond of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
Analysis: McVay acknowledged he hasn't spoken with the team's training staff since Gurley had his season-end physical exam Tuesday. It's possible that meeting brings something to light, but for now McVay is sticking with the party line that he simply thought a mixture of Gurley and C.J. Anderson gave the Rams their best to chance to win during the playoffs. Gurley also maintains he made a full recovery from his late-season knee injury prior to the playoffs. Running backs coach Skip Peete may have…read more
Published: Tue, Feb 5 at 1:36pm by Rotowire.com
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Stifled in Super Bowl loss
Gurley carried 10 times for 35 yards and caught his only target for a one-yard loss during Sunday's 13-3 loss to the Patriots.
Analysis: Gurley out-touched C.J. Anderson in this one, but he did little with his opportunities en route to just 3.5 yards per carry. So ends what was a bizarre postseason for the star back, who excelled against the Cowboys before totaling just 14 carries for 45 yards over the final two games. Gurley enjoyed an otherworldly regular season in which he piled up 1,831 scrimmage yards and 21 touchdowns, making him an elite fantasy option heading into the 2019 campaign. However, given the way his postseason…read more
Published: Sun, Feb 3 at 8:42pm by Rotowire.com
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Still expected to share carries
Gurley is expected to continue splitting carries with C.J. Anderson during the Super Bowl, NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports.
Analysis: There's been some chatter about Gurley potentially returning to his workhorse role with two weeks to recover after the last game -- a 26-23 win over the Saints in which Anderson held a 37-32 advantage for snaps and a 16-4 edge for carries. The split should tilt back toward Gurley against the Patriots, but that doesn't mean he'll recoup the high-usage role he handled Weeks 1-15 of the regular season. Rams running backs coach Skip Peete recently revealed that the team talked to Gurley before the…read more
Published: Sun, Feb 3 at 7:53am by Rotowire.com
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Could be busy in Super Bowl
Coach Sean McVay said Tuesday that Gurley will be a big part of the Super Bowl, Albert Breer of TheMMQB.com reports.
Analysis: Gurley blamed performance rather than health for his limited role in the NFC Championship Game, noting that he was "sorry as hell" early in the contest. Of course, fellow running back C.J. Anderson didn't exactly tear it up against a tough New Orleans front, picking up 44 yards on 16 carries to end a three-game streak with triple-digit yardage and at least 5.3 YPC. Gurley is a good bet to see an uptick from his five touches in the NFCCG, but that doesn't mean he'll push Anderson out of the…read more
Published: Tue, Jan 29 at 9:36am by Rotowire.com
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Blames performance, not injury
Gurley suggested health wasn't a factor in his limited role during Sunday's 26-23 win over the Rams, instead blaming his poor performance early in the game, ESPN.com's Lindsey Thiry reports. "I was sorry as hell today," Gurley said after the game. "I was sorry. So, C.J. did his thing and the whole team did its thing."
Analysis: Gurley lost four yards on his first carry and then dropped a pass into a defender's hands for an interception on the next snap. C.J. Anderson got most of the work from that point forward, ultimately finishing with a 37-32 snap advantage and a 16-4 edge for carries. Gurley did have a six-yard rushing touchdown in the second quarter and a three-yard reception in the final minute of regulation, so it wasn't a case of being benched. Gurley's role will be one of the major storylines heading into the…read more
Published: Mon, Jan 21 at 8:32am by Rotowire.com
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Shockingly limited in big win
Gurley rushed just four times for 10 yards and a touchdown and brought in one of three targets for 10 yards during the Rams' 26-23 overtime win over the Saints in Sunday's NFC Championship Game. In his post-game news conference, head coach Sean McVay indicated that the decision to go with C.J. Anderson as his lead back was strictly "because of the flow of the game," Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Throughout the game, reports indicated there was nothing physically wrong with Gurley, a claim seemingly borne out by the fact that he did continue to rotate in occasionally during the second half. However, it was Anderson who handled the bulk of the work -- including on the game-clinching drive in overtime -- logging 11 more total touches from scrimmage than Gurley. If McVay's postgame comments are to be taken at face value, it would seem that Gurley would have a chance to resume lead-back…read more
Published: Sun, Jan 20 at 4:55pm by Rotowire.com
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Avoids injury report Wednesday
Gurley (knee) wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: During media availability Wednesday, coach Sean McVay said Gurley's left knee is "fine," but the running back nonetheless would be limited in practice this week, according to Thiry. Because the Rams' ensuing injury report doesn't include one player, McVay's attempt at subterfuge already has gone awry. On a positive note, Gurley was a full participant to kick off preparations for the NFC Championship Game, ensuring the offense will be at full strength all week for the first time since the…read more
Published: Wed, Jan 16 at 4:11pm by Rotowire.com
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In line for limited work this week
Coach Sean McVay said Wednesday that Gurley (knee) will be limited in practice this week, Rich Hammond of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
Analysis: McVay added that Gurley's left knee is "fine," but considering the "win-or-go-home" mentality at the moment, the running back will have a cap placed on his practice reps. In advance of the Rams' divisional-round win against the Cowboys, Gurley followed up limited listings on the first two injury reports before turning in a full session to wrap up the week, effectively clearing him to suit up. He proceeded to earn the greater share of offensive snaps over fellow running back C.J.Anderson -- 45…read more
Published: Wed, Jan 16 at 1:36pm by Rotowire.com
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Hits century mark, scores in win
Gurley rushed for 115 yards and one touchdown on 16 carries, adding two receptions for three yards during Saturday's 30-22 win against the Cowboys.
Analysis: Gurley and C.J. Anderson diced up the Cowboys' top-five rush defense in the divisional round, amassing 238 combined yards on the ground with three scores against a unit that last week contained Seattle's powerful rushing attack to 2.97 yards per carry. Even with Gurley returning from a knee injury that forced him out of the final two regular-season contests, it was surprising to see Anderson garner over 58 percent of the running back carries. Gurley was typically explosive with his…read more
Published: Sat, Jan 12 at 8:44pm by Rotowire.com
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Poised to play this weekend
Gurley (knee) does not carry an injury designation for Saturday's divisional-round playoff game versus the Cowboys, Myles Simmons of the Rams' official site reports.
Analysis: With Gurley having logged a full practice Thursday, the running back is poised to return to game action this weekend, after having what coach Sean McVay described as "a great week." Gurley last suited up Dec. 16, but prior to that he was in the midst of a tremendous campaign, in which he carried 256 times for 1,251 yards and 17 TDs, while adding 59 catches for 580 yards and four mores score over the course of 14 contests. With Gurley slated to head the Rams' backfield Saturday, C.J. Anderson…read more
Published: Thu, Jan 10 at 1:04pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited again Wednesday
Gurley (knee) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, Rich Hammond of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
Analysis: Gurley emerged from Tuesday's pair of walk-throughs with a "limited" tag and repeated that activity level for the Rams' most extensive practice of divisional-round preparations. At this point, Gurley seems destined to be listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Cowboys, but on a positive note he reported no soreness in his left knee, as coach Sean McVay told Vincent Bonsignore of The Athletic. Though an active status expected from Gurley this weekend, he nonetheless is slated to…read more
Published: Wed, Jan 9 at 4:51pm by Rotowire.com
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Soreness in knee subsiding
Coach Sean McVay said Gurley didn't experience any discomfort in his left knee following Tuesday's pair of walk-throughs, Vincent Bonsignore of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Gurley returned to drills in a limited capacity Tuesday, albeit in walk-throughs as opposed to a true practice. McVay relayed Gurley will take part in Wednesday's session, so the running back's upcoming listing will be interesting to track. In the end, though, it's expected Gurley will suit up Saturday against the Cowboys as part of a backfield timeshare with C.J. Anderson, something McVay has intimated since this past weekend.
Published: Wed, Jan 9 at 2:03pm by Rotowire.com
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Officially limited Tuesday
Gurley (knee) was listed as limited on the Rams' estimated injury report Tuesday, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Gurley was unable to progress to full, as coach Sean McVay was hoping, but the running back has participated in each of the team's last three walk-throughs (one Sunday and a pair Tuesday). The Rams' upcoming practice schedule is unknown, but sessions Wednesday and Thursday will be revealing for Gurley's availability in the divisional round. However his activity level pans out this week, McVay told Cameron DaSilva of USA Today that there will be a "good balance of both" Gurley and C.J. Anderson…read more
Published: Tue, Jan 8 at 3:52pm by Rotowire.com
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To participate Tuesday
Coach Sean McVay said Gurley (knee) will take part in Tuesday's afternoon walkthrough, Myles Simmons of the Rams' official site reports.
Analysis: The activity will come on the heels of participation in Tuesday's early walk-through. It remains to be seen whether Gurley's workload will be enough to warrant a listing of "full," but McVay mentioned Sunday that he expects the running back to be just that at Tuesday's session, per Simmons. McVay told Cameron DaSilva of USA Today on Tuesday that the Rams will have a "good balance of both" Gurley and Week 16 and 17 revelation C.J. Anderson on Saturday versus the Cowboys. As a result, Gurley may…read more
Published: Tue, Jan 8 at 1:24pm by Rotowire.com
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Participates in light practice
Head coach Sean McVay said Gurley (knee) went through a walkthrough Sunday, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: McVay has stated on multiple occasions that Gurley is expected to be ready for this Saturday's divisional playoff game against the Cowboys. The running back's participation Sunday only supports that notion. Nearly all worries of Gurley's impending availability will vanish if he's able to fully participate in Tuesday's practice -- and that is something McVay expects to happen, according to Myles Simmons of the Rams' official site.
Published: Sun, Jan 6 at 6:17pm by Rotowire.com
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To be ready for divisional round
Coach Sean McVay said he "would be very, very surprised" if Gurley (knee) isn't healthy enough to play in the Rams' divisional-round game on Saturday, Jan. 12, Myles Simmons of the Rams' official site reports.
Analysis: Gurley was held out Weeks 16 and 17 due to a bout with inflammation in his left knee, which allowed C.J. Anderson to rack up 47 touches as the Rams locked up the No. 2 seed in the NFC with back-to-back victories. The Rams aren't required to post an injury report until Tuesday, Jan. 8, so his listing there will give a good indication of his potential to suit up for their playoff opener. Beyond Anderson, John Kelly (27 touches the last two games) and Justin Davis (four special teams snaps) are…read more
Published: Mon, Dec 31 at 2:29pm by Rotowire.com
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Sidelined again Week 17
The Rams ruled out Gurley (knee) for Sunday's contest against the 49ers, Myles Simmons of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Since he was diagnosed with left knee inflammation, Gurley hasn't practiced and now will miss a second straight game. Officially, he'll end his fourth regular season with 1,831 yards from scrimmage and 21 touchdowns in 14 appearances. With Gurley sidelined until the playoffs, at the earliest, the Rams are expected to turn to veteran C.J. Anderson again to start at running back.
Published: Fri, Dec 28 at 12:48pm by Rotowire.com
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Not spotted at practice
Gurley (knee) wasn't present for the open portion of Friday's practice, Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Analysis: Gurley is trending toward another absence without any practice participation the past two weeks. Per Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com, the running back revealed Thursday that his left knee was also a problem after Week 1, but it cleared up much faster the first time around. He's now stuck with lingering inflammation and soreness, which caused the Rams to rule him out as a game-time decision last week. Coach Sean McVay suggested the team will have a better idea by Friday or Saturday this week, but…read more
Published: Fri, Dec 28 at 11:32am by Rotowire.com
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Still sidelined Thursday
Coach Sean McVay said Gurley (knee) won't practice Thursday but doesn't need to participate Friday in order to be active Sunday against the 49ers, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports.
Analysis: Gurley has been sidestepping practice to focus on rehabilitation of his left knee, which forced an absence Week 16 and is threatening another for the regular-season finale. McVay's comments don't come as surprise, as a player of Gurley's stature doesn't necessarily require practice reps to be able to play in a game. Friday's injury report will forecast whether or not Gurley has a chance to return. Meanwhile, C.J. Anderson likely would lead the backfield in the event the Rams opt to keep Gurley…read more
Published: Thu, Dec 27 at 1:29pm by Rotowire.com
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No activity Wednesday
Gurley (knee) didn't participate in Wednesday's walk-through session, Rich Hammond of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
Analysis: Since being diagnosed with left knee inflammation in the aftermath of Week 15, Gurley hasn't logged a single practice rep and didn't suit up in Sunday's win over Arizona. After terming the running back "day-to-day" on Monday, coach Sean McVay referenced Gurley's availability for the regular-season finale Wednesday, stating the Rams expect to know whether or not he'll be able to play in advance of a Week 17 matchup with the 49ers, according to Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com. That's a far cry from…read more
Published: Wed, Dec 26 at 2:40pm by Rotowire.com
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Receives 'day-to-day' label
Coach Sean McVay labeled Gurley (knee) "day-to-day" Monday, Myles Simmons of the Rams' official site reports.
Analysis: The Rams opted not to risk Gurley's health in what amounted to an easy road victory over the Cardinals on Sunday, with his replacement and recent signee C.J. Anderson torching the opposition for 167 yards and one touchdown on 20 carries. The performance may have inspired a report from NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, who said the team is considering holding out Gurley again. McVay's ensuing comment may have doused some of those flames, especially because the Rams need to consider every possible…read more
Published: Mon, Dec 24 at 2:38pm by Rotowire.com
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May sit again Week 17
The Rams are considering holding Gurley (knee) out for the team's Week 17 game against the 49ers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Though early reports Sunday suggested Gurley would likely play in the Rams' eventual 31-9 win over the Cardinals, the team ultimately kept the star running back inactive for the first time all season after apparently not being convinced that he was healthy enough to suit up. That paved the way for the newly-signed C.J. Anderson (20 carries for 167 yards and a touchdown) to fill the bell-cow role out of the backfield, with the veteran's performance in that contest perhaps emboldening the Rams to…read more
Published: Mon, Dec 24 at 7:50am by Rotowire.com
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Sidelined Sunday
Gurley (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game at Arizona, Myles Simmons of the Rams' official site reports.
Analysis: Gurley's availability was dependent on a pregame workout, which didn't go well enough for the team to clear him to play through an inflamed left knee. With Gurley missing his first game since Week 17 of last season, the Rams will turn to recent addition C.J. Anderson, John Kelly and Justin Davis (shoulder) at running back.
Published: Sun, Dec 23 at 11:40am by Rotowire.com
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Officially inactive Sunday
Gurley (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game at Arizona, Myles Simmons of the Rams' official site reports.
Analysis: Gurley's availability was dependent on a pregame workout, which didn't go well enough for the team to clear him to play through an inflamed left knee. With Gurley missing his first game since Week 17 of last season, the Rams will turn to recent addition C.J. Anderson, John Kelly and Justin Davis (shoulder) at running back.
Published: Sun, Dec 23 at 11:38am by Rotowire.com
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Unlikely to play Sunday
Gurley (knee) is expected to miss Sunday's contest at Arizona, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The move will be made official shortly, but it appears Gurley will yield the backfield to some combination of C.J. Anderson, John Kelly and perhaps Justin Davis (shoulder), if the latter is active.
Published: Sun, Dec 23 at 11:32am by Rotowire.com
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Trending toward active status
Barring a pregame setback, the Rams expect Gurley (knee) to suit up for Sunday's game at Arizona, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: This more or less lines up with Gurley's status as a game-time decision, but because the running back has felt better as the week went on, there seems to be increased confidence from the Rams camp that an appearance is possible. On the other hand, if Gurley is unable to go, the Rams are slated to start C.J. Anderson, with John Kelly possibly the only running back in reserve due to Justin Davis dealing with a shoulder injury.
Published: Sun, Dec 23 at 8:07am by Rotowire.com
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Status still uncertain for Sunday
Gurley (knee), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, will be tested during pregame warmups before it's determined whether or not he'll play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: With Gurley still dealing with some inflammation in his left knee, the Rams want to ensure he's reasonably healthy and could rest the star running back if they have any doubts . This leaves fantasy managers in a bind in Week 16. With the Rams and Cardinals kicking off at 4:05 p.m. EST, few alternatives might exist if Gurley isn't ruled out prior to the first wave of games kicking off. A combination of C.J. Anderson and John Kelly would likely handle the bulk of the backfield snaps for the Rams…read more
Published: Sat, Dec 22 at 9:10pm by Rotowire.com
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Game-time call Sunday
Coach Sean McVay said Gurley (knee) would be listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals and is considered as a game-time decision, Rich Hammond of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
Analysis: According to Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com, Gurley wasn't present for the open portion of Friday's practice, confirming the running back's expectation a day earlier that he wouldn't log any reps prior to the weekend. The lack of practice time in advance of the Week 16 matchup is hardly ideal, but McVay said the Rams won't decide on Gurley's fate until after he completes a pregame workout. With the Rams and Cardinals set to kick off at 4:05 p.m. EST, fantasy managers planning to use Gurley may not…read more
Published: Fri, Dec 21 at 12:37pm by Rotowire.com
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Still thinks he'll play
Gurley (knee) isn't expected to practice Friday, which would mark his third consecutive DNP, Rich Hammond of the Los Angeles Daily News reports. However, Gurley believes he'll be able to play Sunday at Arizona. "Yeah, I think I'll be fine. just taking it day by day, recovering, resting, trying to feel better," he said Thursday.
Analysis: Gurley is set to miss practice all week as a result of an inflamed left knee. Speaking of the injury, he added, "I'm not going to tell those guys [coach Sean McVay and Rams trainers] I'm fine when I'm not." Gurley seems to be leaving the door open for inactive status, if he's not feeling it, which could be problematic with a 4:05 PM ET kickoff Sunday. It's difficult to peg who would benefit in his place. Justin Davis also hasn't practiced this week due to a shoulder injury, leaving his upcoming…read more
Published: Thu, Dec 20 at 4:42pm by Rotowire.com
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Officially non-participant Thursday
Gurley (knee) officially didn't practice Thursday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM Radio reports.
Analysis: Gurley's focus has been on treatment of his inflamed left knee rather than practice this week with active status in mind Sunday at Arizona. It's unclear if reserve running back Justin Davis (shoulder) also was a non-participant for a second straight session, but John Kelly and C.J. Anderson handled the reps during the open portion of Thursday's practice. Ultimately, Gurley's workload (or lack thereof) Friday could be key for his listing heading into the weekend.
Published: Thu, Dec 20 at 4:11pm by Rotowire.com
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No activity Thursday
Gurley (knee) wasn't present during the part of Thursday's practice open to the media, Vincent Bonsignore of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Gurley has yet to practice this week as he deals with knee inflammation. Instead, he's focusing on treatment with an appearance expected of him Sunday in Arizona. Reserve running back Justin Davis (shoulder) also was absent Wednesday and appears to be sitting out again Thursday, allowing John Kelly and newcomer C.J. Anderson to get the RB reps in drills.
Published: Thu, Dec 20 at 2:51pm by Rotowire.com
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No practice to start week
Gurley (knee) didn't participate in Wednesday's walk-through practice, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Reserve running back Justin Davis (shoulder) also didn't take part, leaving all the reps at the position to John Kelly and recent addition C.J. Anderson. Fortunately for Gurley, he received some positive feedback from coach Sean McVay, who expects him to play Sunday at Arizona, per Scott Bordow of The Athletic. With an inflamed knee, Gurley may be hard-pressed to practice at any point this week -- or else risk aggravating the injury further -- but McVay's comments keeps the 24-year-old trending…read more
Published: Wed, Dec 19 at 3:09pm by Rotowire.com
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Expected to play Sunday
Coach Sean McVay said Wednesday that he expects Gurley (knee) to suit up Sunday in Arizona, Scott Bordow of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Gurley emerged from the 30-23 loss to the Eagles over the weekend with an inflamed knee, which likely will impact his practice reps Wednesday through Friday. However, if McVay's prediction comes true, Gurley will be taking on a Cardinals defense that allowed him to rack up 73 yards from scrimmage and three touchdowns on 22 touches Week 2.
Published: Wed, Dec 19 at 1:30pm by Rotowire.com
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Knee injury called inflammation
Coach Sean McVay termed Gurley's left knee injury as inflammation, Myles Simmons of the Rams' official site reports. "We think he's going to be OK," McVay said Monday.
Analysis: After missing a possession in the second half of Sunday's 30-23 loss to the Eagles, Gurley returned and finished with 124 yards from scrimmage and two TDs on 22 touches. Along with the aforementioned comments, McVay told Rich Hammond of the Los Angeles Daily News that Gurley will play as long as he receives medical clearance, but first the running back will have to get through Week 16 preparations unscathed. The Rams will post their first injury report of the week Wednesday.
Published: Mon, Dec 17 at 5:46pm by Rotowire.com
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Getting knee checked out
Gurley's knee will be examined this week, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Gurley missed a drive during Sunday's 30-23 loss to the Eagles while sporting a wrap around his left knee, but he made it back early in the fourth quarter and finished with 124 scrimmage yards and two TDs. While his ability to play through the injury is obviously a good sign, the Rams want to take a closer look before they begin practice for Week 16 at Arizona.
Published: Mon, Dec 17 at 11:13am by Rotowire.com
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Avoids injury, posts big numbers
Gurley carried the ball 12 times for 48 yards and two touchdowns, adding 76 yards on 10 receptions (13 targets) in Sunday's 30-23 loss to the Eagles.
Analysis: Gurley had to miss an offensive drive after suffering an injury scare in the second half, but he was able to return and finish out the contest. The star back rebounded from a poor showing against the Bears last week, surpassing 100 total yards and turning in his sixth multi-touchdown game of the season. The 10 receptions were a season high and directly a result of the Eagles playing soft coverage on the Rams' downfield threats, allowing Gurley to gobble up a ton of Jared Goff's dumpoff passes.…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 16 at 10:38pm by Rotowire.com
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Returns to game
Gurley (knee) returned to Sunday's game against the Eagles in the fourth quarter, Rich Hammond of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
Analysis: Gurley only missed one drive and immediately caught a pass for nine yards after rejoining the contest. With the Rams trailing by 17 points late in the third quarter, Gurley isn't likely to see much work on the ground for the rest of the night, though.
Published: Sun, Dec 16 at 7:38pm by Rotowire.com
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Returns to game
Gurley (knee) returned to Sunday's game against the Eagles in the fourth quarter, Rich Hammond of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
Analysis: Gurley only missed one drive and immediately caught a pass for nine yards after rejoining the contest. With the Rams trailing by 17 points late in the third quarter, Gurley isn't likely to see much work on the ground for the rest of the night, though
Published: Sun, Dec 16 at 7:37pm by Rotowire.com
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Exits with knee injury
Gurley left Sunday's game against the Eagles with a knee injury and is considered questionable to return, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Analysis: With Justin Davis (shoulder) exiting earlier in the contest, rookie John Kelly is in the game at running back. Rich Hammond of the Los Angeles Daily News reports that Gurley is jumping and moving around on the sideline, presumably testing out his knee to see if he can re-enter the game.
Published: Sun, Dec 16 at 7:22pm by Rotowire.com
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Shut down by Chicago
Gurley rushed 11 times for 28 yards, adding another 30 yards on three receptions (seven targets) in Sunday's 15-6 loss to the Bears.
Analysis: This was obviously Gurley's worst performance of the season. Outside of one 12-yard rush, the star back couldn't maneuver away or through the Bears' stout front seven. The 11 carries are a bit of a surprise considering the game was never really out of reach, but an increase may not have made much of a difference considering how the rest of his rushes went. Gurley has been one of the best fantasy performers this season and should continue to be treated as such -- assuming this dud didn't come in…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 9 at 10:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Dominates out of bye week
Gurley rushed 23 times for 132 yards and two touchdowns and brought in three of five targets for 33 yards in the Rams' 30-16 win over the Lions on Sunday.
Analysis: Gurley had to often fight for his gains, but he essentially capped off his day yardage-wise with a 36-yard rumble with 2:32 remaining in which he purposely went down two yards short of the end zone in order to burn off clock. He would eventually go into the end zone two plays later to essentially seal the win for the Rams, giving him multiple rushing scores for the first time in the last five games. The outing also represented a nice bounce-back effort for Gurley, who'd seen game script limit…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 2 at 2:02pm by Rotowire.com
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Healthy after bye week
Gurley (ankle) wasn't included on the Rams' injury report Wednesday, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports.
Analysis: Following the Rams' 54-51 victory over the Chiefs in Week 11, coach Sean McVay relayed that Gurley's ankle was rolled up on and limited the running back to an extent during the contest. Those restrictions were reflected in his relatively light workload in the shootout, as Gurley finished with 94 yards from scrimmage on 15 touches. Fortunately for Gurley, he had a Week 12 bye to return to full health, which McVay confirmed Wednesday, per DaSilva. Gurley will turn his attention to Sunday's…read more
Published: Wed, Nov 28 at 5:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Fine after minor ankle injury
Gurley was slightly limited Monday after rolling his ankle early in the contest, Myles Simmons of the Rams' official site reports. However, head coach Sean McVay also noted that the injury is not expected to be an issue moving forward.
Analysis: Gurley's action was rather light during Monday's contest, rushing a season-low 12 times for 55 yards. The probable reason behind the limited showing has now been revealed, and it's relatively minor in nature. With a bye week awaiting the Rams in Week 12, he probably won't miss future action because of the injury.
Published: Tue, Nov 20 at 2:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Touchdown streak snapped
Gurley rushed 12 times for 55 yards and caught all three of his targets for 39 yards in Monday night's 54-51 win over the Chiefs.
Analysis: Gurley, by his standards, was shockingly quiet in Monday's offensive explosion that saw a combined 105 points scored. In fact, having found the end zone in 13 straight games, Gurley failed to contribute to that exorbitant streak. Furthermore, his 55 rushing yards marked his fewest since Week 2. With Rams quarterback Jared Goff setting a new career high in attempts, Gurley wasn't able to put his usual stamp on the contest and now embarks on Los Angeles' Week 12 bye.
Published: Mon, Nov 19 at 9:18pm by Rotowire.com
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Posts 160 yards in win
Gurley amassed 120 rushing yards and a touchdown on 16 carries, adding three receptions for 40 yards during Sunday's 36-31 win against Seattle.
Analysis: The machine keeps on churning, as Gurley racked up 130-plus offensive yards for the sixth time in 10 outings during the win. (He's averaging 139 scrimmage yards per game overall.) The likely first-team All Pro has a remarkable 16 combined touchdowns thus far in 2018 to put him on pace to tie Emmitt Smith for fifth all-time in a single season with 25, and he's on trajectory to be the highest-scoring back in standard and PPR formats for the second consecutive year. Week 11 brings a savory matchup…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 11 at 5:38pm by Rotowire.com
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Bottled up in loss to Saints
Gurley carried 13 times for 68 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's game against the Saints. He also caught six of seven targets for 11 yards in the 45-35 loss.
Analysis: Gurley struggled to get it going on the ground outside of a 24-yard gain, and he did next to nothing as a receiver despite finishing third on the team in targets. He did score his 16th touchdown of the season on an 8-yard scamper in the first quarter, helping him provide some fantasy utility despite a tough day by his lofty standards. Gurley was going up against one of the top run defenses in the NFL, and his team played from behind for most of the day, but his owners were surely still banking…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 4 at 5:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley rumbles through open lane for 8-yard touchdown.
- Clowney collects key red-zone turnover after RIPPING football from GurleyThu, Oct 3 at 6:48pm
Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney collects key red-zone turnover after ripping the football from Todd Gurley.
- Poona Ford swallows up Todd Gurley for 5-yard lossThu, Oct 3 at 6:19pm
Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Poona Ford swallows up Todd Gurley for 5-yard loss.
- NFL Fantasy Football Podcast: The Curious Case of Todd GurleyTue, Oct 1 at 12:35pm
The Fantasy Live crew discusses the lackluster performance of Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley so far this season.
- Todd Gurley takes handoff up the gut for his second TD runSun, Sep 29 at 4:06pm
Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley rushes for 5-yard touchdown.
- Todd Gurley BULLDOZES through Bucs defenders on physical TD runSun, Sep 29 at 2:40pm
Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley rushes for 13-yard touchdown.
- Joe Schobert nearly takes Myles Garrett's forced strip-sack in for scoreSun, Sep 22 at 7:05pm
Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett gets to Jared Goff for strip-sack, linebacker Joe Schobert scoops fumble in stride and nearly scores.
- Can't-Miss Play: Todd Gurley dives for the pylon on TD runSun, Sep 15 at 4:46pm
Can't-Miss Play: Los Angeles running back Todd Gurley dives for the pylon, getting the rushing touchdown.
- Gurley hurdles defender on 20-yard runSun, Sep 15 at 4:16pm
Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley hurdles defender on 20-yard run.