The Run Game

[CouchCoach]

I keep seeing a lot about this vaunted Niners run game and how will the Cowboys handle it. Here are the stats.

Niners 7th 2360 4.7 ypc 20 TDs 5th
Cowboys 8th 2298 4.7 ypc 24 TDs 2nd

So, the Niners out rush the Cowboys by 3.5 yards per game. That just doesn't seem like much to me.

Now, consider the schedules and which team played the tougher teams. And that has a lot to do with run D stats.

The Niners had the 2nd fewest rush attempts against them with 389
Tha Cowboys had the 27th most attempts against them with 497

Draw from this what you will, but I see nothing there that concerns me. The Cowboys are the more balanced team and the one more likely to win if the Niners have to come from behind.

You can take this to bank, Dan Quinn's #1 priority is forcing this game into their QB's hands. He hasn't faced this defense with their ears pinned back and swarming the pocket. Better QB's than Mr. Purdy have found that problematic. Boy Wonder might just be wondering where the hell all these rushers are coming from.

It is very simple to me. If they can run the ball, they most likely win because that is their calling card. The Cowboys are better balanced and harder to defend. And as I said in another thread, the Cowboys helped them a hell of a lot with 14 penalties the last time they played.

 

[Bobhaze]

I keep seeing a lot about this vaunted Niners run game and how will the Cowboys handle it. Here are the stats.

Niners 7th 2360 4.7 ypc 20 TDs 5th
Cowboys 8th 2298 4.7 ypc 24 TDs 2nd

So, the Niners out rush the Cowboys by 3.5 yards per game. That just doesn't seem like much to me.

Now, consider the schedules and which team played the tougher teams. And that has a lot to do with run D stats.

The Niners had the 2nd fewest rush attempts against them with 389
Tha Cowboys had the 27th most attempts against them with 497

Draw from this what you will, but I see nothing there that concerns me. The Cowboys are the more balanced team and the one more likely to win if the Niners have to come from behind.

You can take this to bank, Dan Quinn's #1 priority is forcing this game into their QB's hands. He hasn't faced this defense with their ears pinned back and swarming the pocket. Better QB's than Mr. Purdy have found that problematic. Boy Wonder might just be wondering where the hell all these rushers are coming from.

It is very simple to me. If they can run the ball, they most likely win because that is their calling card. The Cowboys are better balanced and harder to defend. And as I said in another thread, the Cowboys helped them a hell of a lot with 14 penalties the last time they played.

If the niners can consistently run the ball, it will be a long day for us. Last January in our loss to these guys, they rushed for 169 yards on 38 attempts. The niners made it easy for Jimmy G last year, and he still almost lost the game for them with that 4th qtr interception.

So…IF the Cowboys can force the Purdy Boy to carry his team on his back, I think we win. If the niners have 3rd and 7 vs 3rd and 1, we have a great chance.

 

[Aven8]

Going to be a tall task. CMC is like an energizer bunny. The scary thing about it is the scheme. It’s misdirection and they generally have giant holes. With only two LB’s that becomes troublesome

 

[thunderpimp91]

When I think about the 9ers run game I think you also have to factor in everything that plays off the run game too including the horizontal pass game. Either you show down their run game with your base packages or they start hitting you with shovel & screen passes once you’ve loaded up the box. Now you’ve got someone like Debo in space with one man to make miss. That to me is the danger of the SF offense.

 

[Diehardblues]

What a great story Purdy is.

Could this be the NFL’s 1st Rookie QB to reach a Super Bowl?

Purdy Purdy good . Lol

 

[Diehardblues]

We really have to root for NY tomorrow . A potential home championship game .

I picked SF over Phil in champ game . Hope I’m wrong.

 

[texbumthelife]

This is going to be a grinder of a game. Both teams are going to try and capitalize on the others mistakes. Purdy may be a rook, but if you’re banking in him losing the game for the 9ers, then you better look in at the Cowboys, too, because Dak is just as likely.

The Cowboys should not be stubborn and pound their heads into a wall. If they can’t run early, they absolutely should lean on the pass. The pass will open up the run, just like it did last week.

And, for the love of God, start Pollard.

 

[ChuckA1]

Go Cowboys

 

[Bobhaze]

What a great story Purdy is.

Could this be the NFL’s 1st Rookie QB to reach a Super Bowl?

Purdy Purdy good . Lol

NFL history shows rookie QBs do NOT fare well in the playoffs. None have ever won a SB. This is a huge reason why I think the Cowboys have a good chance to win Sunday. IF we can force Purdy to have to make big plays, he will likely not hold up. He never did in college. He was very good at Iowa State but he also threw quite a few picks and didn’t play his best in big moments. We will see.

 

[Diehardblues]

This could be the game that Dak finally solidifies himself as the guy for all Cowboy fans reaching our 1st championship game this era , in dramatic comeback fashion as time runs out.

 

[Diehardblues]

Are we ready to give Jethro his due if we win also. He will be looking for credit

We always knew this day could happen. Lol

 

[nightrain]

Are we ready to give Jethro his due if we win also. He will be looking for credit

We always knew this day could happen. Lol

Sign me up..happy to do it.

 

[Praxit]

..right you are, CC. We have more balanced team. Saving we dont shoot ourselves first, we come out victorious.

 

[Typhus]

Neither Zeke nor Pollard have lost a fumble all season.
Not a single RB on this roster has lost a fumble all season, an overlooked stat.

 

[Jake]

I keep seeing a lot about this vaunted Niners run game and how will the Cowboys handle it. Here are the stats.

Niners 7th 2360 4.7 ypc 20 TDs 5th
Cowboys 8th 2298 4.7 ypc 24 TDs 2nd

So, the Niners out rush the Cowboys by 3.5 yards per game. That just doesn't seem like much to me.

Now, consider the schedules and which team played the tougher teams. And that has a lot to do with run D stats.

The Niners had the 2nd fewest rush attempts against them with 389
Tha Cowboys had the 27th most attempts against them with 497

Draw from this what you will, but I see nothing there that concerns me. The Cowboys are the more balanced team and the one more likely to win if the Niners have to come from behind.

You can take this to bank, Dan Quinn's #1 priority is forcing this game into their QB's hands. He hasn't faced this defense with their ears pinned back and swarming the pocket. Better QB's than Mr. Purdy have found that problematic. Boy Wonder might just be wondering where the hell all these rushers are coming from.

It is very simple to me. If they can run the ball, they most likely win because that is their calling card. The Cowboys are better balanced and harder to defend. And as I said in another thread, the Cowboys helped them a hell of a lot with 14 penalties the last time they played.

For me it's more about the rushing defenses. The Niners tied with Tennessee for fewest yards allowed per rush attempt at 3.4. The Cowboys allowed 4.4 ypc.

But the Cowboys also played a tougher schedule, including more games against teams who can run the ball effectively, so we'll see what happens on Sunday.

 

[Jake]

We really have to root for NY tomorrow . A potential home championship game .

I picked SF over Phil in champ game . Hope I’m wrong.

Pulling for all of the 'dogs this weekend. Give me a Cowboys-Bengals Super Bowl, please.

 

[Diehardblues]

Pulling for all of the 'dogs this weekend. Give me a Cowboys-Bengals Super Bowl, please.

I gotta pull for Bills. I like their chances better of knocking off Mahomey.

 

[McKDaddy]

NFL history shows rookie QBs do NOT fare well in the playoffs. None have ever won a SB. This is a huge reason why I think the Cowboys have a good chance to win Sunday.

Everyone who supported the 2016 decision ignored these facts.

 

[Jake]

I gotta pull for Bills. I like their chances better of knocking off Mahomey.

Joe Burrow's Bengals are 3-0 versus the Chiefs, including last year's AFCCG in KC, but it would be a neutral site game for the Bills so I see your point.