Ravens parked 2 safeties EVERY PLAY and dared us to run

[Essex Johnson]

(01-18-2023, 02:57 PM)ochocincos Wrote: Some stats of note:

- Mixon averaged 2.45 YPC and 3.55 YPC the past two weeks.
- Perine averaged 3.00 YPC and 1.50 YPC the past two weeks.

- BAL has a Top 3 rushing defense in rushing attempts, rushing yards, and YPC on the season. Their overall season YPC allowed was 3.9.

- BUF is still in the Top 5 rushing defense in rushing attempts and rushing yards, but they are "only" 14th in YPC allowed this season at 4.3. They have benefitted from being ahead of teams early such that their opponent has to throw more.

So what are my takeaways from these statistics?
- The Bengals running game has been poor in recent weeks. It's very difficult to succeed in the running game if you're averaging below 4.0 YPC.
- BAL is elite at defending the run, so it's not a surprise the Bengals didn't do well here.
- BUF should be easier to attack in the run game, but the Bills have shown to get up early on teams, forcing them to abandon the run to try to catch up. Gotta find a way to get the lead early, run to have longer drives, and keep Josh Allen and that offense off the field.

 Funny I think Bills are thinking same thing, run ball and keep Burrow and company off field..