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5 Takeaways From Los Angeles Rams Week 4 Win Over Arizona Cardinals

By Dan Parzych

Oct 2, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Rams defensive end Eugene Sims (97) reacts after recovering a fumble against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Rams won 17-13. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Rams defensive end Eugene Sims (97) reacts after recovering a fumble against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Rams won 17-13. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 2, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley (30) is tackled by Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Markus Golden (44) and outside linebacker Chandler Jones (55) during the first half at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley (30) is tackled by Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Markus Golden (44) and outside linebacker Chandler Jones (55) during the first half at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /

Struggles Continue For Todd Gurley

Expectations were high for Todd Gurley heading into his second season with the Los Angeles Rams, and rightfully so when considering the former first-round pick took home Rookie of the Year honors in 2015. Gurley seemed to be taking a step in the right direction after finding the end zone twice in Week 3 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but the running back picked up right where he left off with the struggles against the Cardinals on Sunday.

As if finishing with just 33 rushing yards wasn’t already frustrating enough, it should be noted these numbers came on 19 carries, which means Gurley averaged a disappointing 1.7 yards per carry against Arizona. While it’s understandable to see defenders stocking the box more when considering the weak receiving corps of the Rams, nobody could have predicted Gurley would struggle this much early in the season.

On a positive note, at least Los Angeles is sitting on top of the NFC West with a 3-1 record, despite the early-season struggles by Gurley at running back. If the Rams can win when the running back is struggling this much, just think about the possibilities when he finally gets rolling in the ground game.

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