The Los Angeles Rams are riding high entering the playoffs thanks to the play of MVP candidate Todd Gurley. However, fantasy owners should not expect to see Gurley much, if at all versus the San Francisco 49ers in Week 17.
Fantasy football, Week 17: Start or sit Rams RB Todd Gurley vs. 49ers?
Todd Gurley is among several big-name fantasy players that could sit out Week 17.
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Gurley has put together a fantastic season that hopefully carried your team to a fantasy championship already. But if your championship is this week, you probably will not have Gurley on your side.
The Rams have won their division, but they cannot get higher than the third seed in the NFC playoffs. That is why head coach Sean McVay is hinting that several Rams starters could see limited or no playing time in Week 17.
That will likely include Gurley seeing few, if any carries in this game.
Fantasy Advice: Even if Gurley were to see limited snaps, he would be facing a 49ers defense allowing the fewest fantasy points to running backs over the last five weeks. Play it safe and bench Gurley this week.
