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Originally Posted by mheisig
Patriots Pass Attempts/game: 34
Patriots Rush Attempts/game: 32
Colts Pass Attempts/game: 33
Colts Rush Attempts/game: 31
You're saying that an almost perfect 50/50 balance of Pass/Rush attempts means that these teams are "sprinkling in run plays"?
Seriously, NFL.com Statistics. Give it a try some time - it makes for far more intelligent arguments. |
I don't need a silly stat line to have an intelligent argument. I can watch the games and see for myself.
Look at it this way. I don't know the yardage stats but I would bet that those teams are all well over 200 yards a game passing. They get plays in the passing game that are over 15 yards. That means they don't have to have 10-15 play drives to score. Yes it's good if you can do that but defenses are too good. You have to be able to score on let's say 4-7 play drives sometimes.
Plus those teams don't come out and try and establish the run at all costs. They play 3rd down offense on 1st down where it is a little easier to get big passing plays. We never play 3rd down offense on 1st down. Do you ever see JC in shotgun on 1st down? No.