Patriots Running Game

[SammyBlueCat]

Patriots have one of most effective run games in the NFL since Week 4

They’ve run the ball 101 times over the last three games — third-most in the NFL behind the Cowboys (106) and the Seahawks (103).

And perhaps most startlingly: They’ve done it mostly with Sony Michel, James White…

 

[SammyBlueCat]

Just like I coach em'!!!

 

[signbabybrady]

Love it! Praise be the O-line, Playstation, and Big Play White.

 

[jah]

I have a feeling soon it won't be surprising to the media.

 

[Sicilian]

Credit should be given to the backs, the OL, and the coaching, but also to the upgrade at WR talent. Harder to play the heavies when you've got Gronk, Jules, and Gordon out there, even if you're in a 22 formation.

 

[Horace's Ivories]

But wait - I thought Sony was a bust, useless, sub Maroney?

 

[Hyped]

But is it cat quick enough?

 

[Uptown]

I just hope these guys stay healthy.

 

[SammyBlueCat]

But is it cat quick enough?

getting there

 

[Wordsmyth]

But wait - I thought Sony was a bust, useless, sub Maroney?

According to the more delusional, butthurt element of this message board.

 

[maineman209]

Patriots have one of most effective run games in the NFL since Week 4

Through six games, the Pats are roughly at their "normal" rankings for a season:
- 5th in rushing attempts
- 11th in rushing yards
- 6th in rushing TDs
- 19th in ypa

The Bears' defense may be a test. Through five games played (they had a BYE):
- 4th in rushing yards allowed (though they gave up 161 to MIA on Sunday)
- 1st in rushing TDs allowed with zero (NE is tied for 2nd with 1 TD allowed)
- tied for 7th in ypa allowed

If the Pats ground game can click in Chicago, it's probably pretty good.

 

[captain stone]

I'd still like to see them find a bigger, Clock Killin' back who can help save touches from the other two whenever we don't have to score 43 points in order to win a game, and who can provide insurance as long as Michel continues to be a "game-time decision."

In the meantime, and since he was active anyway, I would've liked to see more of Barner in the Backfield. He did well during the one series (IIRC) in which he was given the ball.

And I applaud the coaches who seem to have finally recognized that Develin > Dwayne Allen when it comes to improving the run game. How many snaps again did the $3M (formerly $5M!) Man have? And were any of them in passing situations, or were they all goal-line/short-yardage?

 

[patsfaninpa]

Shaq Mason is awesome. If you don’t like watching him play, don’t talk to me!

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

Big test this week, weve feasted on done pretty weak run d’s the last few weeks. Interested to see how they fare, in the past our run game tended to disappear in these games. Im hopeful we’re turning a corner there because Michel looks corey dillon -Curtis martin legit right now.

 

[TheRainMaker]

I'd still like to see them find a bigger, Clock Killin' back who can help save touches from the other two whenever we don't have to score 43 points in order to win a game, and who can provide insurance as long as Michel continues to be a "game-time decision."

In the meantime, and since he was active anyway, I would've liked to see more of Barner in the Backfield. He did well during the one series (IIRC) in which he was given the ball.

And I applaud the coaches who seem to have finally recognized that Develin > Dwayne Allen when it comes to improving the run game. How many snaps again did the $3M (formerly $5M!) Man have? And were any of them in passing situations, or were they all goal-line/short-yardage?

Jeremy Hill was just teasing us with what could’ve been until Develin shredded his knee. That play still pisses me off. I don’t know if Hill ever recovers from that injury.

Anyway, Develin is still a good FB and has done a great job paving the way for Sony Michel. It’s amazing how teams forget the importance of a good FB clearing the way for a RB.

I was impressed with Barner as well, he made the most of his only two 2 carries.

 

[PatsFan2]

Would love to see Sony take one to the House soon enough. That said is it just me or is James White is looking more and more like an Every down RB?? White is running with a lot more power and there is no question about his ankle breaking shiftiness and speed.

 

[oldrover]

Here's how good the running game has been...



6 carries, 27 yards, 4.5 YPC...




...for Kenyon Barner.



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[Soliel]

It’s been a good thing to watch them build up and become top shelf on running

 

[Uptown]

 

[Soliel]

Is that elite numbers? What do the other teams get?