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Originally Posted by 30gut
Yeah I guess technically you can say the run game wasn't working. But like you mentioned the Iggles were still forced to respect play action and the run game controlled the clock.
Maybe i'm striving for too fine/esoteric a distinction for an internet message board...but for me the run game was working. It may not have gained huge yards per carry but it was effective and helped us win the game.
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Also it wears down a defensive line more than a passing game. It is much harder
for a defender to hold up a blocker, read and react than to rush the QB.