The game unfolding like this became a distinct possibility as it became clear something was wrong with star running back Todd Gurley, who experienced inflammation in the same left knee he had surgically repaired in college. The Rams claimed he was healthy, as did the player himself, but common sense indicated otherwise. He touched the ball only five times in the NFC championship game. After two weeks off, Gurley was limited to 11 touches in the Super Bowl, including three in the first half.