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Green Bay Packers: 10 players who will pose the toughest match-ups in 2018

By Brandon Carwile

GREEN BAY, WI - NOVEMBER 30: Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots walks away from Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers after shaking hands following the NFL game at Lambeau Field on November 30, 2014 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Patriots 26-21. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WI - NOVEMBER 30: Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots walks away from Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers after shaking hands following the NFL game at Lambeau Field on November 30, 2014 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Patriots 26-21. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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NASHVILLE, TN – DECEMBER 24: Running Back Todd Gurley II #30 of the Los Angeles Rams carries the ball against the Tennessee Titians at Nissan Stadium on December 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN – DECEMBER 24: Running Back Todd Gurley II #30 of the Los Angeles Rams carries the ball against the Tennessee Titians at Nissan Stadium on December 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

4. RB Todd Gurley, Rams

Week 8- Oct. 28

Unless it’s Adrian Peterson, Green Bay’s defense usually keeps superstar running backs in check. However, Gurley was an MVP candidate in 2017 and he’s hungry to build off that performance. For the year he finished with 1,305 yards rushing, 13 rushing touchdowns and six receiving touchdowns.

Gurley reached the century mark for rushing yards on six different occasions last season. The Packers only allowed a player to go for 100 yards rushing four times in a single game. Expect Gurley to be one of those select few in 2018 as he’s the featured back in one of the most dynamic offenses in the league.

The Rams are in win now mode after a handful of trades and signings this offseason to maximize on Jared Goff‘s rookie contract. Don’t expect them to hold back from giving Gurley the ball next year either. It’s entirely possible he could carry them into the playoffs once again.

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