Fantasy Football Week 2: Top 5 buy low candidates

#2 Todd Gurley

Rams RB, Todd Gurley

Todd Gurley owners thought they were getting a bargain on draft day when they were able to snatch him up at the end of the first round, or even in the second round. The only reason he didn't go number one overall was the injury concern from last year's playoffs. Granted, those concerns are pretty serious, but the Los Angeles Rams seemed to think Gurley was good to go this year.

They even led us to believe he was going to be on the field for the majority of the offensive snaps on Sunday.

#LARams head coach Sean McVay said RB Todd Gurley will not be on a pitch count/play count Sunday against the Carolina Panthers.

— Stu Jackson (@StuJRams) September 5, 2019

So what happened?

Gurley ended up with 14 carries and 97 yards, and Malcom Brown ended up with 11 carries and two touchdowns.

Brown didn't touch the ball until the fourth drive of the game for the Rams. Gurley played 70% of the Rams offensive snaps and Brown played 26%. Gurley only managed eight yards on five carries in the first half, including a fumble. Brown played a little, was productive, and make no mistake about it, he will be a part of the offense. Ask yourself this question: Do you think Malcom Brown will end up with 20 touchdowns and Todd Gurley will have zero?

The bright side

It would be wise not to overreact. We knew Gurley wasn't going to be ridden into the ground this year. We knew what we were getting into when we drafted him. The great news is Gurley played 70% of the snaps! He rumbled for 91 yards in the second half! Sure, I'm putting a waiver move in for Brown, but I'm also testing the water with Gurley owners.

If Gurley owners believed they were getting a 25 carry per game, volume monster, then they probably aren't too happy right now. It might be your only chance to get him at an emotional discount.