Regarding the running game, it’s like so many things in life. The pendulum swings one way so far, then someone smart says, “woah, woah, woah.. this has gotten out of hand, there’s a chance to take advantage of everyone doing the same thing.” In this case we saw teams designed to stop the spread offense who stink at tackling and don’t have the personnel to stop a more run based attack. I think Michigan and the lions are a good example of that. Even the eagles with Barkley. Passing game matters but those two teams get down hill