With three weeks complete in the NFL, we are starting to see
the real trends of each NFL team. The one thing that stands out in this weeks
20+ chart is the stout run defenses. There are 6 teams that have not allowed a
20+ yard run. Luck or not, you have to question whether or not to start a RB vs.
these defenses.
Patriots: Week one vs. Titans- Long of 9 yards.
Week 2 vs. Cards- Long of 17 yards on a trick play to
Patrick Peterson.
Week 3 vs. Ravens- Long of 19 yards.
As you can see the Pats defense looks to be for real against
the Run, rightfully so with Wilfork in the middle. This weeks opponent, the
Bills, might get RB Fred Jackson Back. But, he’s a flex at best, mainly due to
his pass catching abilities.
Dolphins: Week 3 vs. Jets- Long of 11 yards.
Week 2 vs. Raiders- Long of 7 yards.
Week 1 vs. Texans-Long of 14 yards.
The injury to Arizona’s
Beanie Wells may open the door for Ryan Williams. However I would place him
firmly on your bench, as its obvious the Dolphins run defense is for real.
Titans-Week 1 vs. Patriots- Long of 17 yards, but got
shredded for 125 yards by Steven Ridley.
Week 2 vs. Chargers- Long of 16 yards but 146 total rushing
yards to an injury depleted Chargers run attack, led by Curtis Brinkley.
Week 3 vs. Lions- Long of 12 yards, but still allowed 141
yards on the ground.
Long story short,
There is no fear starting a RB against this run defense. Arian Foster might be
week 4 high scorer, while Ben Tate looks like a solid flex start.
Texans: Week 1 vs. Dolphins- Held a hot Reggie Bush to a
long of 13 yards and only 69 total rushing yards.
Week 2 vs. Jaguars- Held
MJD to a long of 16 yards and 60 total rushing yards.
Week 3 vs. Denver-Held the Broncos to a long of 16 yards and
only 59 total rushing yards.
This week Chris Johnson
takes his struggles to the Texans, and should be sat unless you have no other
options.
Vikings: Week 1 vs. Jaguars- Held MJD to a long of 11 yards
and 77 total rushing yards.
Week 2 vs. Colts- Long of 15 yards and a total of 84 rushing
yards.
Week 3 vs. 49ers-Held a very good 49ers run offense to a
long of 11 yards and only 89 total rushing yards.
This week they get
the Lions and Mikel Leshore. Leshore is a low end flex start but if you’re in
need, he could yield 50 yards and a possible TD.
| 20+ Yard for | Pass | Runs | 20+ Against | Pass | Run | |
| Ravens | 18 | 1 | Redskins | 16 | 2 | |
| Colts | 15 | 0 | Bucs | 15 | 1 | |
| Giants | 15 | 3 | Patriots | 14 | 0 | |
| Lions | 15 | 0 | Bears | 13 | 1 | |
| Panthers | 14 | 3 | Lions | 13 | 3 | |
| Bengals | 13 | 0 | Saints | 13 | 5 | |
| Eagles | 13 | 3 | Bengals | 12 | 1 | |
| Chiefs | 12 | 5 | Dolphins | 12 | 0 | |
| Saints | 12 | 3 | Titans | 12 | 0 | |
| Redskins | 11 | 2 | Bills | 11 | 2 | |
| Steelers | 11 | 0 | Browns | 11 | 2 | |
| Bears | 10 | 3 | Raiders | 11 | 2 | |
| Browns | 10 | 3 | Ravens | 11 | 1 | |
| Cowboys | 10 | 1 | Chiefs | 10 | 4 | |
| Dolphins | 9 | 3 | Colts | 10 | 5 | |
| Packers | 9 | 2 | Giants | 10 | 2 | |
| Patriots | 9 | 1 | Panthers | 10 | 3 | |
| Texans | 9 | 3 | Texans | 10 | 0 | |
| Titans | 9 | 2 | Broncos | 9 | 2 | |
| Bills | 8 | 6 | Eagles | 9 | 4 | |
| Broncos | 8 | 1 | 49ers | 8 | 2 | |
| Bucs | 8 | 0 | Cowboys | 8 | 1 | |
| Chargers | 8 | 1 | Jets | 8 | 3 | |
| Raiders | 8 | 1 | Packers | 8 | 2 | |
| Cardinals | 7 | 1 | Vikings | 8 | 0 | |
| Falcons | 7 | 1 | Cardinals | 7 | 2 | |
| 49ers | 6 | 4 | Falcons | 7 | 2 | |
| Jaguars | 6 | 1 | Jaguars | 7 | 2 | |
| Jets | 6 | 1 | Seahawks | 7 | 1 | |
| Seahawks | 6 | 0 | Chargers | 5 | 2 | |
| Rams | 5 | 2 | Rams | 4 | 3 | |
| Vikings | 5 | 5 | Steelers | 4 | 2 | |
| Averae | 9.75 | 1.9375 | 9.78125 | 1.9375 | ||
| Poor Pass defense | ||||||
| Big Play Pass OFF | ||||||
| Big Play Run OFF | ||||||
| Below Average | ||||||
| Stout Run Defense | ||||||
| Poor Run Defense | ||||||
| Lacklust Run Offense | ||||||
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