4th Quarter Rushing Success: Hopefully a Trend

[AvengerRam]

The Rams' rushing stats thus far don't look very strong (87 yards/game, 3.4 yards per attempt), but I've noticed an interesting exception: 4th Quarter rushing success.

In "pure" running plays (handoffs to running backs) here are the Rams 4th Quarter numbers:

Week 1: 11 carries, 62 yards
Week 2: 10 carries, 44 yards

If this proves to be an ongoing trend, its a good one. The ability to use the running game as a "closer" in the fourth quarter can be very valuable. Top opposing QBs can't beat you with heroics if they can't get on the field.

Hopefully, this will continue.

 

[Alaskan Ram]

This quick strike offense could be contributing to a more rested O-Line capable of winning the battle in the trenches later in the games.
I loved seeing the running game "break through" and gash two very tired run defenses the last couple weeks.

Good trend indeed.

I guess the long standing debate is settled. The pass sets up the run.

Go Rams!

 

[CGI_Ram]

I like the idea of taking over and being a strong team in the 4th QTR.

Physically, but just as important; mentally.

 

[Faceplant]

It's only a good trend if the Rams are up early in every game and pretty much stay there. The run game still makes me nervous TBH.

 

[TexasRam]

It's only a good trend if the Rams are up early in every game and pretty much stay there. The run game still makes me nervous TBH.

Me to. But with Sony I think it will pick up. He really runs with power and a nice burst.

 

[Rams43]

This Ram OL seems to be gelling, too. That’s huge.

Plus, I’m starting to believe that the Carberry hire was a brilliant one. I’m giving him lots of credit for the Allen and Hav improvement, tbh. Not all of the credit, but certainly some of it. I don’t believe in coincidence.

 

[CoachAllred]

Me to. But with Sony I think it will pick up. He really runs with power and a nice burst.

If Hendo can stay on the field, they will make a very good duo.
If your implying Sony #1 Hendo #2 I can't disagree with that either.

Sony is very smooth running inside. They way he runs low, I never
would have thought he is 3 inches taller than Hendo.
Hendo could take some pointers from Sony. Hendo seems to run upright way too much.

 

[CoachAllred]

I like the idea of taking over and being a strong team in the 4th QTR.

Physically, but just as important; mentally.

Hopefully we can stay healthy on oline.
I just have a good feeling about this group.
I think they could be the best line we have had in a while.
They just need to continue getting reps together.