The NFL has prioritized the passing game since the mid-2010s with various rule changes, but recent seasons show a resurgence in the running game.
This season, with one week left, over 20 rushers could exceed 1,000 rushing yards, contradicting the previous trend of declining rushing statistics.
Saquon Barkley is on the verge of breaking Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing record, highlighting the potential for running backs to reclaim value in the league.
Despite a narrative of undervaluation, the reverse trend in running game performance challenges the established Moneyball-like theory that running backs are less significant.
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