Run Defense

[TheMugwump]

Admitting up front that past performance is not an indicator of future results...

Houston's run defense was #3 in the league this year. They gave up an average of 3.4 yards/att and 82.7 yards/game.

Kansas City's run defense was #27 this year. They gave up 5.0 yards/att, and 132.1 yards/game. They also gave up 19 rushing TDs, which tied for 3rd worst in the league.

We all know about Kansas City's explosive offense. Given the emergence and growing dominance of Indy's O-line, I'm hoping we see Reich use the tactic that was so often employed against Peyton...namely a clock bleeding, ball-controlling running attack that limits Mahome's possessions.

Of course, if I can do 30 seconds of research online to find this info, Kansas City is well aware of it, and it has certainly been attempted against them by other teams. They'll be expecting it, and Reich has shown himself to be a masterful play-caller and may just go with 4-wide deep-balling to catch them off guard.

At any rate, I've enjoyed this season more than any other since the heyday of 18 to 88, 87, and 83. Especially the way the O-line is mauling.

I am already pumped for next weekend!