With two fascinating weeks of NFL regular season games in the books, there’s an interesting trend developing that should be a cause for concern for nearly half of the league.
Running the ball is something winning teams have always been able to do effectively. When a team needs to burn the clock to preserve a lead, rushing the ball is necessary. If the team is starting with a young or struggling quarterback, taking pressure off by handing the ball to someone helps. Getting the ball into the end zone or converting a short third or fourth down play generally comes on the ground.
