The St. Louis Rams ran over the San Francisco 49ers on 27-6 Sunday to improve to 4-3 on the season and 3-0 against the NFC West. It’s the best start the team has had in nine years. The Rams have Todd Gurley to thank. The rookie has now rushed for four consecutive 100-yard games this season and has 566 yards rushing in his first four starts – both league records. He wrapped up his Sunday with 20 carries for 133 yards, and a 71-yard touchdown run.

Gurley has performed at this level against the NFL’s best (Green Bay Packers), worst (the 49ers), and in between (Arizona Cardinals). For those preaching patience, scrutinizing the sample size, and refusing to jump to conclusions, can you tell me what it’s like to lose your sense of wonder?

Look at this …

Todd Gurley just ran past your sample size. This is a special player and with exception to Devonta Freeman, there isn’t a running back in the NFL playing better. Freeman has been nothing short of electric for the Atlanta Falcons, but he’s played in twice as many games as Gurley and has the same number of 100-yard games.

Gurley became the Rams’ starting running back on Oct. 4 with the team sitting at 1-2. St. Louis is now 4-3, with their lone loss coming to 6-1 Green Bay. But even against the Packers, Gurley put up 159 rushing yards. We can froth at incredible stats and the records broken. He’s averaging 141 yards per game, which extrapolated over the course of a 16-game season would equal 2,256 yards.

All of the numbers would indicate the last four weeks have been special, sure. But use your eyes. Look at Gurley, look at the 11 players trying to stop him, and realize that no one can. In an era where running backs are as disposable as your razor, Gurley’s performance is something to be cherished and celebrated. Look no further than DeMarco Murray to see how fleeting one’s time at the top can be.

Gurley is six years Murray’s junior. He has a coach in Jeff Fisher who is planning an entire offense around him. There’s still plenty of time for Gurley to get better, which is the most absurd fact of them all.