New York Jets running back Breece Hall averaged a horrid 0.4 yards per carry versus the stingy Denver Broncos defense in week 4.
As previously stated, Hall might not be the best running back on the Jets’ depth chart, especially when the team needs those tough yards on early downs, and inside the hashes in the a red-zone. Rookie Braelon Allen however, who finished the game with a 4.2 yards per carry average, has merited more reps.
Braelon Allen may be the more suitable running rack for the Jets in these situations. #NFL #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/YHUAd58RwV
— Larry Brown Jr. (@larrytouchdown) October 1, 2024
With a chance to ignite the home fans at Met life Stadium in the first half, offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett watched Hall get stuffed on two consecutive red-zone plays, stalling out a drive that started in plus territory.
this RB group is just different 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/gQuoF6v99Y
— New York Jets (@nyjets) September 29, 2024
Hall’s dynamics are above exceptional, but work ideally on outside zone run plays, screens, and finesse like concepts. Contrarily, Allen is the tougher and more physical back and should be the primary in games where tougher defenses are the opponent.
Hackett needs to adjust his usage of Hall to best fit the team. Changes won’t make Hall any less of a player, but instead make his reps more impactful and efficient.