Long, Gurley make PFF’s week 13 Team of the Week...

David Long, Todd Gurley make PFF's Week 13 Team of the Week

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Cameron DaSilva

Todd Gurley continues to run the ball well for the Rams, racking up 95 yards on just 19 carries against the Cardinals on Sunday. He has at least 73 yards rushing in three of his last four games and has averaged 4.63 yards per carry in that stretch.

David Long Jr. hasn’t gotten much playing time as a rookie this season, but he was great against the Cardinals in Week 13, too. He played 27 snaps, which nearly equaled his total in the previous 11 games combined, and did a nice job in coverage. Long made two tackles and had one pass defensed in the game.



Both Gurley and Long earned spots on Pro Football Focus’ Team of the Week for this past slate of games. Gurley’s 90.6 overall grade was the best of any running back in Week 13, while Long’s 79.4 was the second-best among corners.

Here’s what was said about Gurley:

It’s been a quiet year for Gurley, but Week 13 did wonders for his season-long outlook. Tasked with 19 carries against the Arizona Cardinals, Gurley racked up 95 rushing yards, 61 rushing yards after contact, one touchdown, four additional first downs and three forced missed tackles. As if that wasn’t enough, he also took his lone pass target of the day 22 yards after the catch for a touchdown.

And what PFF wrote about Long’s performance.

One of PFF’s pre-draft favorites, Rams cornerback David Long did a great job against the Cardinals’ passing attack in Week 13, forcing an incompletion on his single target of the game. He ended the game having allowed a passer rating of just 39.6.

Long is a big part of the Rams’ plans in 2020 and beyond, and could very well be a starter next season opposite Jalen Ramsey. As a third-round pick this year, he hasn’t gotten on the field much, but that could change as the coaching staff gains more trust in him.