5 takeaways from the Rams’ 17-7 victory against Chicago

The Los Angeles Rams snuck away with a crucial victory against the Bears on Sunday Night Football. Steve Rebeiro gives his takeaways.

Gurley’s hot streak continues

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Last week, Gurley ran the football 12 times for 73 yards in a loss to the Steelers. He didn’t touch the ball in the fourth quarter, and everyone began to criticize McVay for failing to give him the ball more in one of his best games of the season.

McVay heard us loud and clear. Gurley touched the ball a season-high 28 times against Chicago, racking up 97 yards and a touchdown on 25 rushes while adding three receptions for 36 yards. It was the first time this season that Gurley touched the ball more than 20 times, and the first time since Week 1 that he totaled over 100 yards.

Gurley is starting to show signs of life coming out of the team’s bye week after looking lifeless in the weeks that led up to it. If the streak continues, he’s going to make both Goff and McVay’s lives easier. The Rams need to ride Gurley in a tough matchup against Baltimore next Monday.

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