Starting with the Arizona game, Green is averaging almost 4.5 per carry and that is with a low of 3.0 vs the Giants... 4 games--46 carries 210 yards
November was 129 yards per game 4.1 per carry...For the team
Dec is 146 per game, 4.8 per carry for the team
So in reality the running game "SEEMS" to be working??????????????
Here's Green's breakdown on QB-over-center vs. shotgun in those 4 games:
QB-over-center: 33 / 134 / 4.1
Shotgun: 13 / 76 / 5.9
In those games, he was not asked to carry the load. He's carried between 10 and 13 times in each of those 4 games.
Green's a long-strider, he's got a nice burst, and he works best in space. He doesn't break tackles or move the pile, but I've noticed in the last couple games he's getting some fall-forward yardage.
His carries out of shotgun enforce patience since they're by nature delays to one degree or another...the hole has a chance to develop for his burst/stride or he has the time to spot a burst-to-the-edge opportunity. He's just not the type of back who can slip and slide at the line until he finds a hole. He's the guy on this squad most likely to make a big gainer when getting clean to the second level or in the passing game.
Harris is interesting because he's a different type of runner...he looks to be one of those quick-twitch type runners, characteristic of a lot of the short guys in the league. He gets to the line quick, and his cut-and-go looks to be more of a quick lateral move. He could be a nice change of pace to compliment Green.
The all-run 7 play / 41 yard game-winning drive was the best running we've seen since 2010, alternating 3 backs with contrasting styles, all with fresh legs, working against a D-line running out of gas. One of the three things you need to get out of your running game is 4th. quarter productivity. +1
As a postscript, this is another +1 in the Rodgers 4th. quarter game winning drive column. I'm too lazy to back and find that thread. What are we up to...3? 4?