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Originally Posted by Pez
ok, sure, I used a bit of hyperbolic language, but the point is still there. Effectively running the ball may create a mismatch in TOP and (even better) may create a mismatch in the number of total plays.
Doing so will limit the extent to which Mahomes is a factor in the game, first because he is playing less, second because our defense is rested.
In all four of KCs losses, they lost TOP and also lost total plays.
Seattle won TOP 35 to 25
SD won TOP 33-26
NE won TOP 36-23
LAR won TOP 31-29
Sure, this stat means less than it did before, and is not the only benefit of an effective game running the ball.
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Here are the points allowed in KCs losses:
54
43
38
29
I think you're putting too much emphasis on controlling the clock and not enough on needing to score, score, score. Get TDs first and foremost, limit big plays, and get a couple turnovers. TOP will take care of itself.