NFL Note - Los Angeles Rams Gurley, Todd

Dec 14, 2017 - 9:40 AM RB Todd Gurley is clearly a key cog in the Rams' offensive success, and the team's winning record as a result.

In fact, the Rams are 7-0 when Gurley gets at least 20 touches and 2-4 when he doesn't. Which brings us to the 16 touches Gurley got against the Eagles on Sunday, and the very real question of whether the Rams blundered by not feeding him the ball more. A couple of things to consider before jumping to the easy conclusion the Rams merely need to give him his 20 touches every game and the wins will magically follow. First, the Rams only ran 45 plays to the Eagles' 85, which made play management and dispersal a major issue. Secondly, when the Rams fell behind early it forced them away from the run and more to the pass.