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Originally Posted by A8bil
Seems like basic common sense, doesn't it? There must be a stat somewhere that says your chance of winning goes up with the grind out three runs and punt most of the time. Problem is "most of the time" doesn't take into consideration the teams on the field, or the players. When Mahomes and crew can score the way they do, a 21 pt 4th quarter lead is not safe unless you can chew up most of the clock. That takes 1st downs as you note.
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That stuff works against bad teams, but it doesn't work when you face playoff teams who have offenses that can can score even against a good defense, and defenses that can put you in 3rd and long situations or create turnovers.