Los Angeles Rams RB Todd Gurley has been named the NFC’s Offensive Player of the Week for his record-breaking performance in the Rams’ 23-20 win over the Denver Broncos in Week 6.Empowered by the play of the Rams’ offensive line
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https://www.ramsfanstore.com/Aaron-Donald-Jersey , we were lackluster coming off our bye week this regular season. Somehow, Sean McVay has to find a way to keep his troops honed after rest.Jared Goff needs to match first performance against 49ers for Rams during Week 17 | FanSidedI actually couldn’t agree less with this take. I’d much rather see a repeat of last week offensively for the Rams, with a strong running game and Goff as game manager with bells and whistles.Aaron Donald’s ‘thank you’ to Rams has included pursuit of NFL’s sack record | Press EnterpriseNo, thank YOU Aaron Donald. It’s less about the record than the Rams outrageous won/loss splits when Donald has a sack or when he doesn’t. Hopefully, he gets 3.5 more on Sunday.Rams revved up for rival 49ers with bye hanging in balance | National Football PostWith a victory
John Sullivan Color Rush Jersey , the Rams reap a huge reward (and one they’ve earned). Good to read that they’re treating this game with the proper respect.Rams plan to use C.J. Anderson even if Todd Gurley is healthy | 247 SportsI’m a big believer in the “CJ Anderson will win us the Super Bowl” theory. What’s that theory? Not that he’s going to somehow supplant JTG as our lead back, but that his strong showing last week in a run-heavy attack opened McVay’s eyes to how dominant his team can be with a more balanced attack. Plus, CJ looked NICE in short yardage.Opposing View: 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan on Donald Approaching Sack Record, Goff’s Ups and Downs | Rams OfficialNo startling revelations here: Aaron Donald is good at football, Jared Goff is human and still developing
Todd Gurley Color Rush Jersey , etc. Always interesting to hear it from the opposing HC’s mouth, though.Rams given 2nd-best Super Bowl odds heading into Week 17 | RamsWireWe’ll take it.Jared Goff says Rams are treating Week 17 ‘like a playoff game’ | RamsWireAs mentioned earlier, the important of this contest is not lost on the Los Angeles Rams. That bye week is mission critical, and it would be a shocker to see them hand it to Chicago.
