Running back by committee worked

Le’Veon Bell is the unquestioned bell-cow running back for the Jets. He leads the team with 161 carries and his hefty contract demands as many touches as the Jets can give him. With that being said, Bilal Powell has chewed into his time for the second consecutive week and ran well with only seven carries. The Jets should try and use Powell and Ty Montgomery more in the backfield to spell Bell, who started despite multiple ailments.

The Jets rushed for more than 100 yards for the first time all season, with Powell putting up 42. His legs looked much fresher than Bell’s. It’s not sexy to employ multiple running backs, but the Jets should try it more often to shake things up on offense and give Bell a breather before he breaks down one year into his contract.