Easy answer to our short yardage probems.

[KillerGoose]

(02-26-2022, 04:45 PM)BFritz21 Wrote: It's subjective though.

Common sense says that Mixon or even Perine would have had a better shot at getting the first down if Burrow had been under center.

Perine or Mixon would have gotten to the line a split second faster so he could have gotten the little bit more we needed.

It is going to largely hold true that every back in the league is the same in this regard. Nothing about Perine or Mixon is different. Shotgun rushes are more successful in short yardage situations. 

Short Yardage Shotgun Stats - Career


Short yardage is defined as <= 2 yards to go


Mixon - 64 rushes with a 50% conversion rate.
Perine - 11 rushes for a 54% conversion rate

Short Yardage Under Center Stats - Career


Short yardage is defined as <= 2 yards to go


Mixon - 84 attempts with a 41% conversion rate
Perine - 22 attempts with a 45% conversion rate



If you break this down to "short yardage" meaning one yard or less to go, the gap becomes even wider. 

Short Yardage Shotgun Stats - Career



Short yardage is defined as <= 1 yards to go


Mixon - 44 rushes with a 64% conversion rate.
Perine - 9 rushes for a 66% conversion rate

Short Yardage Under Center Stats - Career


Short yardage is defined as <= 1 yards to go


Mixon - 61 attempts with a 39% conversion rate
Perine - 15 attempts with a 53% conversion rate