Sentences with phrase «rush defense»

He was not responsible for the team's complete lack of rush defense or terrible home record.

A lack of pass protection, combined with a middle - of - the - pack rush defense, turned the offensive line into a major problem area in 2017.

Adam Schefter confirmed Thursday morning that Mark Ingram (toe, questionable) is expected to play despite not practicing all week, but a limited Ingram could lead to a more Alvin Kamara than usual against Atlanta's 31st - ranked rush defense in DVOA.

Bell's workload makes him matchup proof, although he'll have his hands full with the Texans» sixth - ranked rush defense in DVOA and eighth - ranked defense against pass - catching RBs.

Derrick Henry has been feast or famine this year for fantasy owners, but at home against a Ravens team that sports the third worst rushing defense in the league he'll have the chance to put together a solid performance.

Their real strength has been in their run game, and the Ravens have the fourth best rush defense in the NFL.

What the metrics say: Alabama boasts the nation's No. 2 S&P + Rush Defense, which will be critical against Georgia's No. 8 ranked S&P + Rush Offense.

It ranked fourth in rushing defense with 88.2 yards per game allowed and 12th in total offense.

Penn State's Saquon Barkley didn't quite finish as high as anticipated in the Heisman Trophy voting, but he's still a dynamic rusher — and return specialist — and will give the Huskies top - rated rush defense a tough task.

The Eagles have the third - best rush defense according to Football Outsiders, while the Vikings are sitting at No. 5.

Indeed, against Washington, thanks to the Home Boys, Arizona State surpassed the Huskies» 60 - yards - per - game rushing defense average on its first touchdown drive.

Alabama boasts the top rushing defense in the country, and Gallman struggled against the FBS» No. 2 unit when Boston College reduced him to a season - low 48 yards.

The Eagles» No. 1 rushing defense stepped up at midfield, stopping Devonta Freeman short of the first - down marker on third down.

There is slightly more trouble at the safety spot, where juniors Jim Stankus and Dennis Devlin, a tight end last season, will be sorely tested by teams that do not care to brawl with Wyoming's esteemed rushing defense.

If the Raiders want to go run heavy as a result of Penn's injury and / or the windy weather, they be doing so against a D - line that ranks No. 1 in the NFL in rush defense by a significant margin, as measured by adjusted line yards.

Injury watch: RB DeMarco Murray (knee) has already been ruled out, meaning we'll get Round 2 of the Derrick Henry Show vs. the Chiefs» putrid rush defense (see above).

The Browns should have success against a Steelers rush defense that's deteriorating without Ryan Shazier (allowing 6.5 yards per carry the past three games).

The Sooners also have an underrated rushing defense, which could turn the Buckeyes into a one - dimensional team.

With the signing of a Pro Bowl center, RT tackle is still a need, but not as bad as reconstructing the Chargers» horrible rush defense.

They also have the 83rd Ranked rush Defense = Smiling Josh Adams.

There is a good chance UW will pound the ball in the run game even more on Saturday to take advantage of Oregon's poor rush defense.

The game plan against Miami's top - ranked rushing defense largely relied on three - wide formations without a lead blocker for BenJarvus Green - Ellis.

Can their newfound size turn around their porous rushing defense?

This week he faces the Chargers, who currently sport the third worst rushing defense in the league.

New York has the third best rushing attack, the 12th best passing defense and the 7th best rushing defense.

Alabama boasts the nation's No. 2 S&P + Rush Defense, which will be critical against Georgia's No. 8 ranked S&P + Rush Offense.

Cleveland's third - ranked rush defense in DVOA matches up well against Le'Veon Bell, who may not even play.

If you deduct the one 70 yard run he somehow managed (the longest of his career) and the 127 yards he ran for against the Redskins (the worst rushing defense in the league) his average was actually quite pedestrian..

If he's even 80 percent, that's bad news for a UCF team that ranks just 67th in the FBS in rushing defense.

Lastly, and it's not talked about enough because of Jacksonville's excellent pass defense, its rush defense is suspect.

According to Football Outsiders, the Jaguars have the 26th - ranked rush defense, while the Patriots have the third - ranked adjusted rushing offense.

With a stout front seven anchored by tackle Lamarr Houston, the Longhorns lead the nation in rushing defense, allowing 62 yards per game — a statistic sure to snag the attention of Mark Ingram, the Tide's Heisman - winning running back.

Minnesota was second in both passing defense (192.4) and rushing defense (83.6) and first overall in total defense and scoring defense (15.8 points per game).

The Broncos lead the league in rush defense, allowing 3.2 yards per attempt.

The Tide have slimmed down up front while still fielding the No. 1 rushing defense.

They rank 12th in the league in rush defense, but No. 5 in the league in passing defense.

The defense, once again led by Brian Urlacher, has been terrific, ranking first in rush defense and 13th against the pass.

North Dakota State has the best rush defense in the country.

They had the # 1 rush defense and the # 17 pass defense.

MSU will now bring its top - ranked rush defense to Indianapolis to face Ohio State next week, and this one will be an all - out war in the trenches.

Tailback John Cappelletti broke loose for 151 yards as the Nittany Lions rolled for 607 in all and yielded just 131, with its rushing defense, the stingiest in the nation, giving up 53 yards in 42 plays.

We are talking about the No. 1 rushing offense in the NFL taking on the No. 3 rushing defense in the NFL; it should be an epic showdown.

Among the elders was linebacker Shane Conlan, an aggressive 6 ft. 3», 225 pound All - America who led the third - best rushing defense in the nation and ^ perfectly embodied the dual personality of the team.

San Francisco's defensive unit ranked fourth in the NFL in passing defense, limiting opposing quarterbacks to just 200.2 yards per game, while also ranking fourth in rushing defense, holding teams to 94.2 yards per game.

Box Score Hero: Terrence Magee was the biggest source of damage to Texas A&M's rush defense, racking up 149 yards and a score on just 13 carries.

Offensive breakout notwithstanding, there are still major concerns about Dom Capers» defensive unit, which, going into this game, was worst in the NFL in rush defense (176 yards per game).

Specifically their rush defense, which is the best in the league.

The Seahawks were incredibly effective against the pass, and had the No. 7 rush defense to help as well.

The last three years Wyoming has been the Western Athletic Conference champion; this year it has won six games, leads the nation in rushing defense and is ranked 16th.