vmax Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 Not sure what that means but running the football is back. Quote The best running teams are winning far more often this season and the most prolific passing teams are losing much more. Baltimore (11-2), San Francisco (11-2), Seattle (10-3), Minnesota (9-4) and Buffalo (9-4) are ranked Nos. 1-5 in average yards rushing per game. Their combined record is 50-15. Here's the combined record and winning percentage for the five top rushing teams since 2015: 2019: 50-15, .769 2018: 51-29, .638 2017: 54-26, .675 2016: 42-38, .525 2015: 50-30, .625 Dallas (6-7), Tampa Bay (6-7), Atlanta (4-9), Kansas City (9-4) and the Los Angeles Chargers (5-8) are ranked Nos. 1-5 in average yards passing per game. They are 30-35. Here's the combined record and winning percentage for the five top passing teams since 2015: 2019: 30-35, .462 2018: 46-33-1, .581 2017: 51-29, .638 2016: 51-28-1, .644 2015: 46-34, .575 ACTION JACKSON Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is 23 yards away from breaking Michael Vick's single-season record for quarterbacks. Vick had 1,039 in 2006. I've been getting bored with the dink and dunk, flag football offense for years. The Ravens offense may not "revolutionize" the NF,L but if you pay attention, more QB's are beginning to run. Change if in the wind and I see this as good for the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varaven45 Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 Its reaffirming to once again witness a smashmouth running attack-still a key part of football's winning formula. Some things are timeless and priceless ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 The one thing I would add is you have to be able to pass adaquatly. If you can't the d will sell out to stop the run and you are sunk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmax Posted December 12, 2019 Author Share Posted December 12, 2019 6 hours ago, varaven45 said: Its reaffirming to once again witness a smashmouth running attack-still a key part of football's winning formula. Some things are timeless and priceless ! Absolutely. What's football with out the rushing game? And you must have one come December and January. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmax Posted December 12, 2019 Author Share Posted December 12, 2019 5 hours ago, papasmurfbell said: The one thing I would add is you have to be able to pass adaquatly. If you can't the d will sell out to stop the run and you are sunk. And the Ravens do that....and that will only improve. All these teams, Baltimore (11-2), San Francisco (11-2), Seattle (10-3), Minnesota (9-4) and Buffalo (9-4) , do that. Once you start running, then opponents load the box. Oh! Now a whole lot can happen throwing the ball because the D doesn't know whether to play run or pass first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 I was really thinking with joe at qb. I have always believed in the run. Power run specifically. But in this nfl if you have a qb that is a statue and isn't the best at breaking a d down they are toast. The run will stop so the pa is out the window. Then it becomes a convention at the drop back point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spen Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 I think there's a lot of different ways to win, not just one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmax Posted December 13, 2019 Author Share Posted December 13, 2019 20 hours ago, papasmurfbell said: The one thing I would add is you have to be able to pass adaquatly. If you can't the d will sell out to stop the run and you are sunk. Last night the D sold out to stop the run and Lamar slaughtered them with his arm. 5 TD passes. 5! When will everybody stop doubting Lamar as a great thrower. 9.2 ypp. 134.4 QB rating. Leading the league in touchdown throws. MVP. In a Ravens uniform. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 Lamar can at the moment pass adequately. He will take you deep. Joe would check down and you can cover the check down and run at the same time. Again I was thinking about Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPPT1974 Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Yeah as Lamar will really show that if the Browns beat them aka the Ravens on their home turf back earlier in the week, Ravens will do the same to the Browns on their home turf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmax Posted December 30, 2019 Author Share Posted December 30, 2019 Just saying..... Quote 32. None of the league's top five most prolific passers of 2019 in terms of yardage (Winston, Philip Rivers, Prescott, Ryan and Jared Goff) is headed to postseason. What does that tell you, analytics dudes? ............https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/32-things-we-learned-from-week-17-of-nfl-season/ar-BBYrTd9?li=BBnba9I&ocid=U508DHP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 Come on. If Brees had not been hurt he would be in the top 5. See with mahomes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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