The 2019 Los Angeles Rams’ running game to this point has been...weird.
A month ago after the Rams’ Week 5 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, I took a look at RB Todd Gurley’s declined usage compared to his previous seasons. Since then, if it’s possible, it’s gotten weirder? Gurley missed the Week 6 loss to the San Francisco 49ers with a thigh contusion and returned for the two routs thereafter.
So let’s take a look at the ground game in 2019 and what might lie ahead:
Gurley’s first five games in 2018: 101 carries, 415 rushing yards, 7 rushing TDs, 25 targets, 19 receptions, 230 receiving yards, 2 receiving TDs.