By BLAKE BEDDINGFIELD, special contributor
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Another game with Ryan Tannehill throwing for less than 100 yards passing (88). The “devaluing” of the running back in the NFL is a myth.
I have heard that nonsense for years, but it doesn’t apply.
You must run the ball in the playoffs to win.
And you must be able to stop the run in the playoffs to win.
Lamar Jackson attempted 59 passes in this game.
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