The Effect of 270+ Yards Rushing in NFL History

Sgt Largent

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I remember after the game wondering how many teams ran like we did and lost...so...I looked it up!

Since 1940, 323 teams ran for 270+ yards and won.

Since 1940, 23 teams ran for 270+ yards and lost...

346 games, 23 losses. We had a 6.6% chance of losing that game. Wow, talk about rolling snake eyes.

Credit to Pro Football Reference for the data...
 

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Interesting, thanks. Teams are typically able to run more when they have a lead. But the ability to run the ball effectively is itself a strong indicator of success. It allows teams to control the clock and wear down a defense.

It’s unfortunate that the Seahawks defense couldn’t get a turnover or one more stop earlier in the game. Except for a few bad 3rd downs that led to sacks, including the fumble, the offense did its job.
 

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I read that last weekend not just a college team, but a single college player, rushed for over 700 yards, and they still lost.
 

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KiwiHawk":mb64ihcg said:
I read that last weekend not just a college team, but a single college player, rushed for over 700 yards, and they still lost.


It was a team that did. The same team lost another game this year rushing for 700 yards too
 
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