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The Jets finished 12th in rushing offense, which is somewhat remarkable when you consider they had the most predictable running game in the NFL.
Because they lacked a perimeter threat, the coaches operated a four-hole running attack, meaning the large majority of the runs came between the tackles. In fact, only 67 runs came outside the tackles. Most of the plays were simply up the gut; they led the league in runs up the middle.
Here's a breakdown of the Jets' run direction, according to NFL stats:
LEFT END
Plays: 37 (Rank: 27). Avg. gain: 4.22 (Rank: 27)
LEFT TACKLE
Plays: 47 (Rank: 24). Avg. gain: 3.53 (Rank: 24)
LEFT GUARD
Plays: 43 (Rank: 20). Avg. gain: 3.42 (Rank: 24)
MIDDLE
Plays: 212 (Rank: 1). Avg. gain: 3.65 (Rank: 25)
RIGHT GUARD
Plays: 45 (Rank: 17). Avg. gain: 3.64 (Rank: 22)
RIGHT TACKLE
Plays: 69 (Rank: 5). Avg. gain: 4.48 (Rank: 9)
RIGHT END
Plays: 30 (Rank: 27). Avg. gain: 6.03 (Rank: 12)
Because they lacked a perimeter threat, the coaches operated a four-hole running attack, meaning the large majority of the runs came between the tackles. In fact, only 67 runs came outside the tackles. Most of the plays were simply up the gut; they led the league in runs up the middle.
Here's a breakdown of the Jets' run direction, according to NFL stats:
LEFT END
Plays: 37 (Rank: 27). Avg. gain: 4.22 (Rank: 27)
LEFT TACKLE
Plays: 47 (Rank: 24). Avg. gain: 3.53 (Rank: 24)
LEFT GUARD
Plays: 43 (Rank: 20). Avg. gain: 3.42 (Rank: 24)
MIDDLE
Plays: 212 (Rank: 1). Avg. gain: 3.65 (Rank: 25)
RIGHT GUARD
Plays: 45 (Rank: 17). Avg. gain: 3.64 (Rank: 22)
RIGHT TACKLE
Plays: 69 (Rank: 5). Avg. gain: 4.48 (Rank: 9)
RIGHT END
Plays: 30 (Rank: 27). Avg. gain: 6.03 (Rank: 12)
Pathetic. Big reason why Sparano was fired and why we need a new starting RB, Greene doesn't threaten the perimeter.

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