The New England Patriots are not a good rushing team.
There seems to be a myth brewing that the Patriots are a strong rushing offense. They’re not.
Their 4.2 yards per carry puts them at 18th in the NFL, even if their total yardage (142 yards per game) is 10th-best. They just have one player, Cam Newton, who runs the ball well, particularly at the goal line, where he’s scored four rushing touchdowns. The running backs, however, are struggling, much like they were last year.
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