Fans and analysts are now looking ahead to the start of the regular season and guessing what to expect from their favorite players based on last year’s performances.
NFL.com’s Nick Shook recently put together his list of the top 10 most explosive runners in the league and it was Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson who earned the top honor.
Seahawks starting running back Chris Carson earned himself the No. 10 spot based on the following statistics:
Runs of 10-plus yards: 32. 10-plus run pct: 11.5. 15-plus mph pct: 18.
“Here’s a fun one,” Shook begins. “Carson is a bigger back who’s often overlooked because, unlike his beloved predecessor, he doesn’t eat Skittles or wear No. 24 in Seattle, but he was incredibly important to the Seahawks’ success in 2019 because of his ability to break tackles and consistently churn up yards.”
.@TheNickShook uses Next Gen Stats to highlight the 10 most explosive runners of 2019. Can any RB hope to top Lamar Jackson? Where does Dalvin Cook rank?https://t.co/nMgHZxArQB pic.twitter.com/rmd3II0uyF
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) May 27, 2020
“His 50 15-plus mph runs and average of 4.3 yards gained after a defender closed within 1 yard proved how his explosiveness lasts just beyond the first burst, and it’s a big reason why he was able to gain 1,230 yards on the ground in less than a full season,” Shook continues. “A healthy Carson should return to again power the Seahawks’ rushing attack with more explosion, and more success should be expected.”
We should know sooner than later whether or not Carson is 100% coming off his season-ending hip injury in 2019.
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