Run to wins in the playoffs

[Elmgrovegnome]

Here is a comparison in Yards rushing in the playoffs. The team in bold is the winner. Notice that in round 2 the team that won had fewer rushing yards than the team that one by 3/4.

Now I am an advocate of a good running game, however is this a window into how much more important it is to be able to pass the ball? Is featuring the run really just a recipe for losing these days? The Rams threw more than they ran and some posters are wondering where this vaunted power run scheme is that Fisher supposedly loves. Maybe Fisher is more mainstream than we realize and he knows that passing trumps running in the NFL.

Afterall he did give Schottenheimers spread attack a try. I am sure he wants to be able to grind out a 3 and 2 whenever it is needed but I don't expect that we will see this run heavy offense that some want and many expect.


Round 1
Pittsburgh 68
Ravens 53

Colts 114
Bengals 110


Cardinals 27
Panthers 188

Cowboys 73
Lions 90


Round 2
Ravens 136
Patriots 14

Colts 99
Broncos 88

Seattle 100
Carolina 132

Cowboys 145
Green Bay 119

 

[CGI_Ram]

Interesting post/stats.

It's definitely a passing league and the rules are making that even more so.

 

[Robocop]

remember this thread after Seattle wins by pounding the ball down their throat and shut down Brady or Rodgers.

 

[mr.stlouis]

I think the reason we ran so much is because it was all we had.

 

[Alan]

Keep in mind that teams who are losing usually have to pass more to catch up.

On the other hand, teams who are ahead usually try to run more to eat up the clock.

So much for my contribution.

Although I think that by and large, my first point usually trumps my second point.

 

[hotanez]

I think the reason we ran so much is because it was all we had.

Who's we?

 

[mr.stlouis]

Who's we?

David Peacock said this is our team. Therefore, I can respond with "we" all I want because I'm part owner along with all the other Rams fans. Duh!

 

[hotanez]

David Peacock said this is our team. Therefore, I can respond with "we" all I want because I'm part owner along with all the other Rams fans. Duh!

? Did we make the playoffs? Just confused by your first post. I need to check to be sure but I thought we passed more