NFL's most explosive ball carriers

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(06-08-2022, 10:53 AM)KillerGoose Wrote: For context, his "10+ yard run percent" of 8.9% ranks as 35th out of 58 backs who received 75 carries or more. I don't know what a good threshold is here, so I will post more complete data below, with varying carry thresholds....

Backs w/ 75+ carries - Mixon ranks 35th out of 58
Backs w/ 100+ carries - Mixon ranks 30th out of 49
Backs w/ 125+ carries - Mixon ranks 28th out of 41
Backs w/ 150+ carries - Mixon ranks 22nd out of 30
Backs w/ 200+ carries - Mixon ranks 16th out of 18

I personally would not classify Mixon as an explosive rusher, but this isn't all his fault. The Bengals offensive line sucked last season. 

Some of this can also be attributed to the play calling.  The line wasn't good, but when it was 2nd and 10 and Mixon was in the backfield, it was a run...and everyone knew it.  Mostly ended up with a 1 or 2 yard gain.

I understand WHY ZT was doing it, but this year's team should be much more flexible in their play selection.  I can't wait to watch it.

I have been having these little debates about which unit will be ranked higher (just in terms of points and points allowed).  The defense finished the year so strong, and against the best competition.  The offense sputtered but that was largely due to injuries (or so I would like to think).  

I could see Mixon as the single greatest beneficiary (statistically speaking) in his performance of 2022 vs. 2021.  Even more so than Burrow, who was amazing in spite of the line.  He took way too many hits, but he still remained in attack mode despite the poor pass protection.