Article by Antwon "Smitty" Smith
Todd Gurley is a man on a mission and his stats are showing the rest of the NFL why he's the top running back in the league right now.
Gurley has 14 touchdowns through 7 games so far this season (11 rushing, 3 receiving) which tied an NFL record set by former Chiefs running back Priest Holmes. He accomplished the feat twice in 2002 and 2004.
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| Priest Holmes ran for an astounding 62 touchdowns In a three season span from 2002-2004 |
He will be chasing Ladainian Tomlinson's NFL record of 31 (28 rushing, 3 receiving) set back in 2006. Tomlinson would go on to win NFL MVP that season and break Shaun Alexander's record set the season before in 2005 (Also won MVP) . Gurley is also trying to become to 10th running back in history to score 20+ in a single season. Two running backs have accomplished the feast twice, Priest Holmes and Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith.
The Rams are off to an explosive 7-0 start and they are aiming for their first Super Bowl birth since 2001. Gurley is on pace for a new mark of 32 touchdowns this season. He will also be in discussion for MVP with names such as Patrick Mahomes, Khalil Mack, Aaron Rodgers and even his teammate Jared Goff. All are having a remarkable season but history seems to be on Gurley's side.
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| Gurley will easily set a new career high for rushing touchdowns, breaking his mark of 13 set in 2017 |
Todd Gurley is a touchdown machine and only gets stronger as the season goes on, so his run for the record books seems to be right in line with some of the greats. Only factor that stands in his way, Week 17. If they run away with the NFC West, Gurley would likely have to break the record in 15 games because he would most likely be resting up for the playoffs at that point.
One thing sure he continue his run as one of the top fantasy players in the NFL, as long as he's on the field healthy and ready to roll!
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