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Originally Posted by FAX
Going in, that was my hope in the Pats game ... that we would wear down their DBs.
So I told the beautiful and witty Mrs. FAX to keep an eye on that phenomenon and, low and behold, by the closing minutes of the 3rd Q, she mentioned how slow the NE DBs looked compared to our guys. Therefore, I hereby declare it is definitely a factor.
The donk DBs and LBs talked about it, the JAG players talked about it, as well. Funny how the nogs don't seem to acknowledge it.
Anyway, there's no doubt in my mind that we're wearing down defenses in the 2nd half and most of that is simply trying to cover our guys for 4 to 7 seconds on so many plays downfield, across the field, and back again. That's a long time to read and react. Then you have to catch your breath and do it all over again. Play after play.
I'm confident that Wally understands this and is using it as a tactical advantage.
FAX
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Mrs. Fax does indeed have a great eye for football. Reek was toasting them. Does he ever get tired? He seems just as fast and elusive the 4th quarter as the first. The DB's are like- I am tired of chasing this guy- can I get some help over here!!
I think the inside the pocket stats are also slightly skewed by the fact we have motored down the offense the second half of a few games. We were running the ball and went to high percentage short passes to kill the clock. Plus if Mahomes hits a few of those near misses the first half verse the Pats (while in the pocket) those number jump significantly.