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Originally Posted by AvengerRam
I don't claim that there are not additional variables that factor into this pattern.
However, given that the statistical sample is 5+ years, and the pattern is so clear, I think it would be hard to take the position that there is not some meaningful correlation between utilizing the running game to balance out the passing game and overall success.
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I'm sure there is a correlation. But again, teams run more whenever they're in the lead and able to separate from the opposition. They're able to run more when they've put themselves in a position to win and need to take as much time off the clock as possible. This is a pattern as well, one that exceeds five years of stats. It's a basic football strategy, and given the potency and strength of the Rams' offense from '99 through '01, I think it's more than fair to say that the Rams saw a lot of these opportunities because of their style of offense.