BY MIKE GEGENHEIMER | Special to The Advocate
Todd Gurley was the only running back in the NFL to enter Week 9 with 100 yards or more rushing per game.
The Saints defense was the only team to hold opponents to less than 75 rushing yards per game.
Only one side could come out on top Sunday. The Saints made sure it was them.
The league’s most productive running back was rendered ineffective by the New Orleans front, limiting him to 68 yards and a touchdown on only 13 carries as both sides went to the air in a 45-35 shootout that ended with the Rams getting handed their first loss of the season.
It was only the fifth time this season Gurley failed to hit the century mark with performances against Arizona (42) and San Francisco (63) turning in fewer yard totals. It was the fewest attempts he’s been given all year, as well.
But for the Saints, Sunday was more than just another strong game against the run, of which there have been many. ...
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Todd Gurley was the only running back in the NFL to enter Week 9 with 100 yards or more rushing per game.
The Saints defense was the only team to hold opponents to less than 75 rushing yards per game.
Only one side could come out on top Sunday. The Saints made sure it was them.
The league’s most productive running back was rendered ineffective by the New Orleans front, limiting him to 68 yards and a touchdown on only 13 carries as both sides went to the air in a 45-35 shootout that ended with the Rams getting handed their first loss of the season.
It was only the fifth time this season Gurley failed to hit the century mark with performances against Arizona (42) and San Francisco (63) turning in fewer yard totals. It was the fewest attempts he’s been given all year, as well.
But for the Saints, Sunday was more than just another strong game against the run, of which there have been many. ...
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