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FOOTBALL OUTSIDERS: What's going on in part with the Rams is that a high percentage of their runs are coming in the red zone, so we're adjusting those numbers upwards because the average run in the red zone naturally gains fewer yards. When you adjust based on that, our numbers suggest that the run blocking has been better than the standard stats would otherwise indicate. The biggest problem with the Rams' running game has been the lack of breakaway long runs."
First, thanks for posting that. It's a good contribution. Though, it's not quite convincing to me.
To add a little to the discussion I looked at 4 of their stats.
1. Runs Stuffed: Percentage of runs where the running back is tackled at or behind the line of scrimmage. Since being stuffed is bad, teams are ranked from stuffed least often (#1) to most often (#32).Rams are ranked 22nd. Not tooooo bad but not that good.
2. Power Success: Percentage of runs on third or fourth down, two yards or less to go, that achieved a first down or touchdown. Also includes runs on first-and-goal or second-and-goal from the two-yard line or closer.Rams are ranked 25th.
3. Second Level Yards: Yards which this team's running backs earn between 5-10 yards past the line of scrimmage, divided by total running back carries.Rams are ranked 8th.
4. Open Field Yards: Yards which this team's running backs earn more than 10 yards past the line of scrimmage, divided by total running back carries.Rams are ranked 22nd. Which echoes what they said to you about a lack of long runs.
In terms of where they run the ball, it's predominantly to the inside, which they count as G-C-G. The Rams run inside 51% of the time. They rank 3rd in terms of avg. yards per carry running inside.
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