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Frank Reich Says Analytics Backed Jets' Failed Fourth-and-1 Shotgun Run vs. Packers
Reich said analytics favored the shotgun run, noting the Jets needed nearly a full yard and could not rely on a quarterback sneak.
- On Thursday, New York Jets offensive coordinator Frank Reich defended his decision to run a shotgun play on fourth-and-1 during Sunday's tie game against the Green Bay Packers, citing analytics to support the controversial call.
- With 1:20 remaining in regulation at the 50-yard line, quarterback Geno Smith handed off to running back Braelon Allen, who was stuffed for no gain; the Jets lost 20-17 in overtime.
- Over five-year studies, shotgun runs on fourth-and-1 convert at 71%, Reich said, compared to 67% for under-center plays and 57% for passes, because the pass threat prevents defenses from tightening.
- Reich explained that the Jets needed nearly a full yard rather than a half-yard for a first down, and tight end Kenyon Sadiq missed most of training camp recovering from hernia surgery.
- The Jets face a Detroit Lions defense allowing a league-worst 457 yards per game this Sunday, ranked 28th against the run and 31st against the pass through two weeks.
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Frank Reich Says Analytics Played Role in 4th-and-1 Shotgun Run Play Call in Jets' Loss to Packers
New York Jets offensive coordinator Frank Reich says analytics backed his decision to call a shotgun play rather than attempting to throw the ball on fourth-and-1 late in a tied Week 2 game last Sunday against the Green Bay Packers.
·San Francisco, United States
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Frank Reich says analytics backed Jets' failed fourth-and-1 shotgun run vs. Packers
New York Jets offensive coordinator Frank Reich defended his decision to use a shotgun formation on a run during a crucial fourth-and-1 play against Green Bay last Sunday. The Jets lost 20-17 in overtime and some fans questioned the call.…
Jets coordinator uses ‘five-year study’ to defend controversial play call against Packers
Jets offensive coordinator Frank Reich explained on Thursday the reasoning behind several of the questionable decisions that were made on offense that led to the Jets' 20-17 overtime loss to the Packers on Sunday.
·New York, United States
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