10-22-2019, 02:08 PM
(10-22-2019, 01:31 PM)THE PISTONS Wrote: I just looked at rushing stats. Mixon had 8+ defenders in the box less than 6% of the time. Teams aren't even trying to stop our run...and are stopping it.
And that has a residual effect on our passing game.
1. More defenders dropping in coverage.
2. Much easier to defend a 3rd and 8 than a 3rd and 4.