LOS ANGELES — The Rams have avenged many dour days from a year ago in their run defense this year. Bottled up Christian McCaffrey twice. Set Saquon Barkley to stationary . Kept Alvin Kamara contained .

Another test looms on the horizon this weekend as the Rams (10-3) prepare to face the Detroit Lions (8-5) and their running back duo of Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery.

The electrifying Gibbs crossed the 1,000-yard mark on Thanksgiving and has totaled 1,062 on 187 carries with 16 total touchdowns. His three rushing scores against the Dallas Cowboys last week marked his fifth multi-touchdown game of the season.

“I see as an explosive of a player as there is in this league,” Rams head coach Sean McVay said. “Every single time he touches it, you’re like, ‘Oh my gosh, he might score

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