Todd Gurley Injury: Updates on Rams RB's Thigh and Return

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley is dealing with a thigh injury ahead of a Week 10 matchup against the New York Jets.Continue for updates.Latest on Gurley's Playing StatusFriday, Nov. 11According to the Rams'official injury report, Gurley is listed as questionable for Sunday's game after not practicing Wednesday or Thursday.This is another physical setback for the former No. 10 overall pick who already tore his ACL at Georgia.It's been a down season compared to his rookie year. Througheight games in 2016, Gurley has recorded 451 yards on 146 carries for a 3.1 yards-per-carry average and three touchdowns.Gurley did play 13 games in his rookie campaign and finished with 1,106 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns on his way to being named the Associated Press Offensive Rookie of the Year. The explosive running back brings a valuable combination of power and speed, which helps him burst through holes and run straight through arm tackles as the featured ball-carrier in the Rams attack.Los Angeles will likely turn toward Benjamin Cunningham should Gurley miss time. While he isn't an established star at the NFL level, Cunningham was durable through his first three seasons and missed just two of 48 regular-season games during that span. He also had four touchdown runs entering the 2016 campaign.Los Angeles has Malcolm Brown as another option in the backfield to help spell Cunningham if needed.While the Rams have some depth at the physically grinding position, Gurley is their primary playmaker and best offensive hope at challenging for a postseason spot. Los Angeles will have a difficult time remaining in playoff contention if he is not able to quickly return to the field.
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