https://www.theringer.com/nfl/2018/12/3/18123298/winners-losers-week-13-tom-brady-aaron-rodgers-jalen-ramsey-chargers-steelers
Earlier this season, Gurley swung fantasy matchups and betting fortunes by intentionally stopping short of the end zone on a play in which he could’ve scored a touchdown, instead opting to allow the Rams to win a game by kneeling out the clock. Some swooned at the superstar’s ultimate display of unselfishness, passing up the chance to score to give his team a better shot at winning. (As we all know, winners never pay attention to their personal stats. Oh, by the way, please ignore that entire section about how the universally acknowledged greatest quarterback of all time has spent years fantasizing about an obscure rushing milestone.)
Sunday, Gurley one-upped himself.
Once again, Gurley stopped short of the end zone, passing up a touchdown and driving fantasy owners into despair. (After all, this week was the final week of the fantasy football regular season.)
One problem, though: Gurley probably shoulda just scored. His non-score came with over two minutes remaining in a one-score game. His Rams couldn’t run out the clock—they had to score again to seal the game. Because of Gurley’s short stop, the Rams had to run two more offensive plays, running the risk of a botched snap or fumble that could’ve given the Lions life.
Everything worked out OK: Gurley punched in a touchdown two plays later. The Rams won, and Gurley put up 28.5 fantasy points, probably getting all his fantasy owners into the playoffs. But I’m worried Gurley is going a little bit too far in his attempts to appear unselfish. I appreciate the critical thinking that has led him to stop short, but most of the time scoring a touchdown is the best thing to do.
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