Allen has stopped running??? Any reason

[Billsfan1972]

No I don't want him to be Lamar or Kyler, but not one run this week (QB sneak for TD notwithstanding), but wondering as to the reasoning.  

 

Seemed there were some opportunities and certainly understand being careful after the injury, however this too was evident in the LA game too.

[FeelingOnYouboty]

I like it. Pick your spots Joshua.

[teef]

the team learned how strangely important 300 yard passing games are to you, and decided to tone back the running  

[Billsfan1972]

Just now, teef said:

the team learned how strangely important 300 yard passing games are to you, and decided to tone back the running  

Just interesting that he hasn't run at all.....  And only 288 yesterday......😡  Expect more from Allen!!!!😜

[Niagara Dude]

2 minutes ago, Billsfan1972 said:

No I don't want him to be Lamar or Kyler, but not one run this week (QB sneak for TD notwithstanding), but wondering as to the reasoning.  

 

Seemed there were some opportunities and certainly understand being careful after the injury, however this too was evident in the LA game too.

To enjoy a long career it's better to play from the pocket and not expose himself to open field shots,  the threat of him running and being able to is enough.  I don't want him returning to the days of 100 plus yards running and have all the bumps and injuries that go along with it.

[H2o]

Because Daboll finally realized he was a complete QB

[Real McClappy]

Career longevity?

 

As long as teams still fear it and play against it, it's ok not to have your QB running 10 times a game. 

 

[Ramza86]

Been wondering that too. 

I think teams are still planning against his running ability and hes good enough now to make that work for him without running.

 

Has to be right?

[Royale with Cheese]

Since he was so efficient throwing it, they saw too many openings to change things up.  And Allen had an injury so why risk hurting the shoulder even more?

[The Wiz]

Hard to run as much with those cantaloupes he's carrying. 

 

[BarleyNY]

4 minutes ago, H2o said:

Because Daboll finally realized he was a complete QB

Or maybe now that Allen has improved as a passer (and mad props to him for that), Daboll doesn’t need him to run as much in order to be successful.  If Allen keeps this up 🤞Daboll is going to be a serious HC candidate this offseason.  

Edited October 5, 2020 by BarleyNY

[CLTbills]

Because he's gotten so good at playing QB, he doesn't have to? Scored 30 points without him gaining a positive yard on the ground. I'll take that formula and keep my QB healthy all day.

[PirateHookerMD]

He is having so much success from the pocket that it seems unnecessary. They are also probably keeping it off of film now and "saving it" for certain scenarios and games. 

[BuffaloTX]

Why run when you have the keys to this WR group?

[Dablitzkrieg]

Maybe they realized that if he gets hurt the season is over?  Or maybe they now see he can fire the ball all over the field and make all of the throws?  I anticipate when the playoffs come all plays will be open and he will run more.

Edited October 5, 2020 by Dablitzkrieg

[Just Joshin']

Running will be strategic when needed.  The threat keeps the D off balance so you need to show it at times.

[Gugny]

Raiders proved themselves to be nearly as dirty as the Jets.  I think it was a good decision in this game.

[PromoTheRobot]

Saving it for the Super Bowl.

[SlimShady'sSpaceForce]

You Mix it up and keep defenses guessing 

 

[Rew]

I believe that the run heavy plan in game 1 was very intentional.  They want teams to know Josh can run well, and run at will.  They will continue to keep enough of it on tape to affect defensive play calling.  You won't see a run heavy game again until the defense stops guarding against it.