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Speed_Kills
Gurley, it’s worth noting, has 686 yards (4.3 per carry) and seven touchdowns, giving him more rushing yards than five NFL teams this year and more rushing touchdowns than 19 teams have gained on the ground. And thanks to a more potent rushing attack, Goff’s passer rating on play-action has improved from 81.8 to 115.6 in just one season.
The end result is the Rams’ heightened ability to control the line of scrimmage, thus sustaining drives. And through eight games the team’s 49.1 percent conversion on third downs is a league high this season, and the eighth-highest since the first nine weeks of 2002. Not surprisingly, Los Angeles is also second in the league for points per drive (2.56), just a few ticks behind the Dallas Cowboys (2.58).
It’s easy to look at how well Goff and Gurley are doing in McVay’s system, but a revamped offensive line is why the Rams will return to the playoffs for the first time since 2004.
For those of you who were right about Gurley? Hats off. I didn't see it. I thought it was all over for him. The gaudy stats here for him are nothing short of astonishing.
And, while I was watching the Rams do their team endzone dance, I failed to note their shocking good results on 3rd down.
McVay preaching consistency is a sharp note now. Sustaining this success is the key. On defense, I think it's natural; For the offense? Just stay healthy to begin with.
