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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

Racks up 195 offensive yards

Gurley ran for 114 yards on 25 attempts, adding six receptions for 81 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 29-27 win against Green Bay.

Analysis: Gurley had an opportunity to score his second touchdown of the day during the final moments of regulation with the Rams leading -- but instead allowed himself to be tackled in bounds to burn out the clock and cap a 29-27 victory over the Packers. With 15 scores at the midway point of the regular season, Gurley is putting himself in position to contend with LaDainian Tomlinson's single-season record of 31 total touchdowns. The supremely talented Gurley has fully replicated his monstrous 2017…read more

Scores three touchdowns in win over 49ers

Gurley carried 15 times for 63 yards and two touchdowns Sunday against the 49ers. He also caught four of five targets for 23 yards and another touchdown in the 39-10 win.

Analysis: Gurley averaged an acceptable 4.2 yards per carry, but the blowout nature of the game allowed Malcolm Brown to record a season-high 13 totes of his own. The All-Pro still did plenty of damage with his 19 touches, including a pair of short touchdown runs and a 12-yard reception for a score to take his total to an eye-popping 14 in seven games this season. Gurley is in the midst of a truly special campaign and is averaging 136.6 scrimmage yards per game as well. He'll look to produce more of the…read more

Sets career high in rushing

Gurley rushed 28 times for 208 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's 23-20 victory over the Broncos. He also secured two of five targets for 17 receiving yards.

Analysis: Mark Gurley down as yet another running back to have his way with the Broncos' crumbling run defense, and the Georgia product set a new career-high, single-game rushing total along the way. The two trips to the end zone also marked Gurley's eighth and ninth rushing scores of the year and bump his touchdown total to 11 on the season. With Gurley having scored in nine straight games dating back to 2017, he's arguably the most trustworthy fantasy running back. His brilliant season should only…read more

Scores three touchdowns

Gurley had 22 carries for 77 yards and three touchdowns in Sunday's 33-31 win at Seattle. He also caught four of five targets for 36 yards.

Analysis: Gurley could have had four touchdowns, as he was originally awarded a nine-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter. However, he was ruled down at the one-yard line after a replay review, and the Rams ultimately had to settle for a short field goal. He continues to rack up the yardage, with at least 110 yards from scrimmage in four of five games this season. Given the state of the Rams' explosive offense, he should continue to record plenty of touchdowns too, with nine scores on the year.…read more

Excels through air in Week 4 win

Gurley rushed 17 times for 83 yards and brought in four of six targets for 73 yards and a touchdown in the Rams' 38-31 win over the Vikings on Thursday night.

Analysis: Gurley went a bit underused on the ground in the shootout, but he still found his way to an impressive 4.9 yards per rush, his second-highest figure in that category this season. He also turned in a season-high total in receiving yards, getting into the end zone through the air for the first time in 2018 by hauling in a perfectly thrown eight-yard pass from Jared Goff in the first quarter. Given his typical workload and game-breaking ability in both the running and passing games, Gurley's stock…read more

Racks up 156 yards from scrimmage with touchdown

Gurley had 23 carries for 105 yards and a touchdown, adding five receptions on six targets for 51 yards in Sunday's 35-23 win over the Chargers. He also lost a fumble.

Analysis: Gurley dealt with some cramping in last week's win over Arizona, but was obviously more than fine Sunday, although he had a long run of just 14 yards. He should continue to see 20-plus touches every week as one of the most reliable and productive running backs in the league. Gurley will face Minnesota on Thursday.

Makes three end-zone visits Sunday

Gurley played 49 of 72 offensive snaps during Sunday's 34-0 win against the Cardinals. In the process, he accounted for 19 carries for 42 yards and three touchdowns to go with three catches (on three targets) for 31 yards.

Analysis: Gurley didn't have the most efficient game on the ground, averaging just 2.2 YPC, but he made up for it with three visits to the end zone. His final line was impacted by an early departure to deal with cramping, which allowed backup Malcolm Brown to post 12 rushes for 46 yards. With Gurley calling himself "fine" after the game, according to Myles Simmons of the Rams' official site, he'll take on lead duties, per usual, Sunday against the Chargers.

Dealing with cramping

Gurley is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Cardinals due to cramps, Myles Simmons of the Rams' official site reports.

Analysis: With temperatures in the mid-80s in LA and the Rams ahead 27-0 at the point of his departure in the third quarter, Gurley likely will remain on the sideline for the rest of the contest. If he doesn't make another appearance, he'll finish the day with 73 yards from scrimmage and three touchdowns on 22 touches.

Back at practice Thursday

Gurley was a full participant at Thursday's practice, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Gurley was absent from Wednesday's session due to non-injury-related reasons but does not appear to be facing any limitations going forward. There is a good chance he was simply given an extra day off after the Rams played on Monday night in their regular season opener. Gurley has a nice matchup in Week 2 against a Cardinals defense that surrendered 4.9 yards per carry to Washington running backs in their first game.

Sits out Wednesday

Gurley missed practice Wednesday for non-injury-related reasons, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Typically, there are two reasons for sitting out practice due to a non-injury: either for maintenance purposes or due to a personal issue. Considering Gurley didn't take a snap during the preseason but still churned out 147 yards from scrimmage and one touchdown in the Week 1 win over Oakland, the 24-year-old may have been extended a courtesy day off. No matter the reason for Gurley's absence, there's no indication he's in danger of missing Sunday's divisional matchup with the Cardinals.

Tops century mark in opener

Gurley rushed 20 times for 108 yards while adding three catches for 39 yards and a touchdown on five targets in Monday's season-opening, 33-13 win over the Raiders.

Analysis: Gurley took a shovel pass to the house for a 19-yard receiving score in the first quarter, but he saved his best rushing work for later. With Los Angeles protecting a 10-point lead on what turned out to be the team's final offensive drive, Gurley picked up 41 yards on five carries, highlighted by a punishing 23-yard run. The Rams looked terrific on both sides of the ball once they finally got going in the second half, suggesting the team will often be milking the clock late and giving Gurley…read more

Won't play in preseason

Coach Sean McVay confirmed Thursday that Gurley will not play in the preseason, ESPN's Lindsey Thiry reports.

Analysis: The running back can now focus on staying healthy and preparing for the coming season, without risking injury in either of the Rams' final two preseason games. Following a 2017 season in which he carried 279 time for 1,305 yards and 13 TDs, while catching 64 passes for 788 yards and six TDs in 15 games, Gurley profiles as RotoWire's No. 1 ranked fantasy running back.

Not playing Saturday

Gurley won't suit up for Saturday's preseason game against the Texans, Rich Hammond of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Analysis: Gurley has yet to play this month, so getting ruled out for preseason Week 3 all but ensures he won't see game action until the regular-season opener. The decision is a logical one after he handled a career-high 343 touches last year en route to being named NFL Offensive Player of the Year. After racking up 321 touches in 2016, he's as safe of a bet as any running back to maintain his floor into the coming campaign.

Gets $45 million guaranteed

Gurley has reached an agreement with the Rams on a four-year, $60 million extension with $45 million guaranteed, per Adam Schefter of ESPN.

Analysis: The extension covers 2020-23, as Gurley is entering his fourth NFL season and the Rams have already picked up the fifth-year option on his rookie contract. The deal makes a lot of sense for both parties, giving Gurley financial security while presumably allowing the Rams to keep his cap hit in check for a few more seasons. This does create some potential for hostility down the road, as the deal could look like a huge bargain by 2021 or 2022 if Gurley is still a superstar and the NFL salary cap…read more

The Rams have picked up Gurley's fifth-year contract option, USA Today reports.

Analysis: The running back is thus under contract with the team through the 2019 season. Keeping Gurley around was a no-brainer for the Rams, following a stellar 2017 campaign in which the 23-year-old carried 279 times for 1,305 yards and 13 TDs while adding 64 catches for 788 yards and six receiving scores in 15 games. Heading into the draft, Gurley's top backups are Malcolm Brown and Justin Davis, neither of whom presents a major threat to his workload.

Gurley rushed 14 times for 101 yards and caught four passes for another 10 yards during Saturday's 26-13 loss to Atlanta in the wild-card round.

Analysis: Gurley joined historic company this season by leading the NFL in yards from scrimmage and total touchdowns, and while he struggled to get going early Saturday, his numbers at the conclusion of the game were up to his usual standard. Unfortunately, Los Angeles turned the ball over twice on special-team returns in the first quarter, and it put the offense in a tough spot. While the Rams stuck around until late in the fourth quarter, those turnovers proved to be too much to overcome, and Gurley…read more

Won't play Week 17

Gurley will be held out for Sunday's regular-season finale against the 49ers, Rich Hammond of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Analysis: With his team destined for either the No. 3 or 4 slot in the NFC, head coach Sean McVay determined that keeping his stars healthy is more important than the minor difference in seeding. He might've decided otherwise if Carson Wentz (knee) were still healthy, as the No. 3 seed can't face the No. 1 seed in the divisional round. In any case, Malcolm Brown figures to lead the Rams backfield this weekend, with Lance Dunbar, Tavon Austin and Justin Davis also candidates to get work. While MVP voters…read more

Could sit out Week 17 for rest

Rams head coach Sean McVay suggested Tuesday that Gurley and several other key starters could be rested for the regular-season finale Sunday against the 49ers, Alden Gonzalez of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Regardless of the outcome of Sunday's game, the Rams will finish the regular season as the NFC's No. 3 or 4 seed, which grants the team a first-round home playoff game in either scenario. Competing for the No. 3 spot isn't as important of a priority for McVay as keeping the Rams' core contributors healthy for the postseason, so it appears Gurley's run of late-season dominance will come to an end Week 17. Even if active Sunday, Gurley, who led many fantasy owners to championships with eight…read more

Gurley rushed 22 times for 118 yards and added 10 catches for 158 yards and two touchdowns on 13 targets in Sunday's 27-23 win over the Titans.

Analysis: The Gurley from his first two years would likely have struggled against Tennessee's third-ranked run defense, but his improvement as a receiver out of the backfield allowed the third-year running back to thrive against the Titans' 25th-ranked pass defense. He found paydirt on a three-yard catch in the first quarter and scored again on an 80-yard screen pass in the second. Gurley's jump from zero receiving touchdowns in his first two years to six this season is a big factor behind his team's…read more

Gurley ran 21 times for 152 yards and three touchdowns while reeling in all three passes directed his way for 28 yards and another score in Sunday's 42-7 defeat of the Seahawks.

Analysis: Gurley rumbled in from the one-yard line in each of the first two quarters, went virtually untouched on a 57-yard run with less than a minute remaining in the first half, and added his receiving touchdown as the icing on the cake in the third before sitting out the rest of the contest. He had five rushes for nine or more yards on the day. Despite facing another tough rush defense Week 16 at Tennessee, Gurley remains a matchup-proof automatic start for fantasy purposes.

Gurley carried 13 times for 96 yards and a pair of touchdowns Sunday against the Eagles. He also caught three of five targets for 39 yards in the 43-35 loss.

Analysis: Gurley gashed the stout Philadelphia front for 7.4 yards per carry, but the flow of the game resulted in his second-lowest carry total of the season. He still made a strong impact as a pass catcher, finishing second on the team in receiving while eclipsing 100 scrimmage yards for the seventh time in the last eight games. He also has six touchdowns during that span and will remain an elite fantasy option next week against the Seahawks.

Gurley rushed 19 times for 74 yards while catching six of seven targets for 84 yards during Sunday's 32-16 victory over the Cardinals.

Analysis: Gurley was the victim of bad luck when the Rams decided to pass from the one-yard line in the first quarter. Fortunately for fantasy owners, the Georgia product made up for it through the air, ultimately finishing the day as the team leader in practically every significant receiving category. After notching 43 passes for 327 yards and zero touchdowns in 2016, Gurley is already up to 48 catches, 563 receiving yards and three touchdowns through 12 games in 2017. The only running back that's been…read more

Gurley racked up 17 carries for 74 yards and four receptions (on seven targets) for 54 yards during Sunday's 26-20 win versus the Saints.

Analysis: Gurley is enjoying a resurgent campaign under the direction of first-year head coach Sean McVay. With another 100-plus yards from scrimmage, Gurley has now accomplished the feat in eight of 11 games this season. Unfortunately for the running back, he was unable to pad his stat line with a touchdown, as the Rams' three visits to the red zone ended with a pair of Jared Goff TD throws and a Greg Zuerlein field goal. Gurley will now feast his eyes on a Week 13 matchup with the Cardinals, who he ran…read more

Gurley rushed 15 times for 37 yards and a touchdown while also hauling in three of four targets for 19 yards in Sunday's 24-7 loss to the Vikings.

Analysis: Gurley saw the abundant running room that he'd benefitted from in three of the prior four games largely evaporate Sunday, as the Vikings clearly came in with a focus on slowing down the talented third-year back. The 23-year-old did manage to score his fourth touchdown over the last three games and notch multiple catches for the fourth straight contest. Gurley has actually encountered tough sledding on the ground in two of his last three games, leading to his longest stretch without a 100-yard…read more

Gurley gained 68 yards on 11 carries and 68 yards on six receptions (seven targets) in Sunday's 33-7 win over the Texans.

Analysis: Gurley didn't do much on the ground until early in the fourth quarter when he ripped off a 34-yard gain that briefly looked like it might go for a long touchdown. He did lead the Rams in every major receiving category in the first half, but Robert Woods ended that with a massive third quarter. The Seahawks (in Week 5) are the only team that's managed to shut down Gurley this season, with the third-year back otherwise producing 96 or more scrimmage yards in every game and leading the league with…read more