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How big of an advantage is it for the Eagles to only have to get 9 yards instead of 10 (alien.top)
submitted 11 months ago by CrossfitJebus@alien.top to c/nfl@nfl.community
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With the tush push being so effective, they effectively only have to get 9 yards every three downs. So what kind of advantage does it give them

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[–] thugnificientx3@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

It extends a lot of drives. 4 and 1. 4th and 2. Are no longer punts. Defense has to stay on field which tires them out and helps our time of possession.