The Latest: Gurley off to slow start in 2019

The Latest on NFL Week 1 (all times EDT):

2:45 p.m.

There was a lot of curiosity and even some anxiety from Rams fans over how running back Todd Gurley would perform in the season opener after struggling down the stretch last season with a knee injury.

Gurley’s done nothing to ease those concerns.

Gurley, who led the NFL with 21 touchdowns last season, has been a non-factor so far against the Panthers with five carries for 8 yards and one catch for 4 yards in the first half.

Gurley’s backup Malcolm Brown has been more effective with five carries for 29 yards and a touchdown.

—Steve Reed reporting from Charlotte, North Carolina.