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NFL: Jonas Gray, Most Surprising Performances From Week 11

By Evan Massey

Nov 16, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; New England Patriots running back Jonas Gray (35) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts linebacker Jerrell Freeman (50) at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; New England Patriots running back Jonas Gray (35) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts linebacker Jerrell Freeman (50) at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 16, 2014; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Rams running back Tre Mason (27) carries the ball against the Denver Broncos during the second half at the Edward Jones Dome. The Rams won 22-7. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2014; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Rams running back Tre Mason (27) carries the ball against the Denver Broncos during the second half at the Edward Jones Dome. The Rams won 22-7. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Tre Mason, St. Louis Rams

The St. Louis Rams have been looking for a legitimate franchise running back since Steven Jackson left town, and rookie Tre Mason came through with a big game this week in a big win over the Denver Broncos. He carried the football 29 times for 113 yards on the afternoon. Those numbers are extremely impressive, and it was his first game carrying the football more than 20 times in his career.

If the Rams are going to turn things around and get back into playoff contention, they are going to need a legitimate starting running back. Mason was one of the best playmakers in all of college football last season at Auburn, and he is showing signs of transferring that talent to the NFL. At just 21 years of age, there is a lot of excitement surrounding him in the Rams’ organization.

This game from Mason may not appear to be a huge surprise or performance without a touchdown, but he broke out in a big way. There is no question that the Rams have their starter moving forward, and he could very well fit into the long-term plans in St. Louis.

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