How the Cleveland Browns managed to win 11 games and make the playoffs in the 2023 NFL season is still a mystery. Many teams have been decimated by injuries. In fact, most teams have collapsed this season with one or two major injuries.The Browns aren’t the only ones who can be done after the second week of the season. In Week 1, OT Jack Conklin was lost for the season. Then, against the rival Pittsburgh Steelers, RB Nick Chubb was ruled out for the year.
There are still concerns about Chubb’s return, but his ability as a runner is outstanding. In a league that prioritizes an explosive passing game, Chubb can run a rushing attack. Despite missing all but one game in 2023, Chubb had the most explosive rushing yards in the NFL over the past three seasons.Last year, James Conner and Jahmir Gibbs were the only two backs with double-digit rushing yards of 20 yards or more.
Three years later, Chubb is still second with 12 carries in 2020 despite having less than 200 carries, first with 11 carries in 2019 and second with 11 as a rookie in 2018 in despite having less than 200 busy transports. Chubb was an exception to the NFL rule. He’s proof that in an era of throwing footballs, tight ends can be explosive and impactful.
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