When the Rams run play action, Gurley releases to the flat. Floyd’s ability to cover him allowed inside linebackers Danny Trevathan and Roquan Smith to remain in the box, match seam routes underneath and get depth as zone defenders to help the safeties. The problem the Rams created for opponents earlier in the season was that the play action would create a huge window at the second level and put the curl defender in a conflict — take away the crosser or jump to Gurley? If the curl defender sank, Gurley had ample room — maybe 15 yards — to run after the catch.