Do you think a team with little to no rushing game can win the SB?

Answer 1

In my opinion, a team can win a game just by passing and not rushing. It is more unlikely that a team win by only rushing, but passing gets you down the field quickly. They both have their disadvantages and risks, you risk a fumble while rushing and risk an interception while passing. When a quarterback passes the ball, he can get the ball down the field in no time. Rushing requires skill by the runningback to get in through the smallest holes and avoid defenders. In my opinion, an offense's passing game is more important than the running game. Take for example this year's New England Patriots. They close to never rush the ball, Maroney their main RB is never put in, yet they're 10-0 because of their passing game since Tom Brady gets atleast 3-4 passing TD's per game. It's a much easier task and it wins you games better than your rushing game.

Answer 2

Not in today's game. Only two recent SB Champs have had a mediocre run game (2000 Ravens and 2002 Bucs) and both had outstanding defenses. Recent history has shown us that you need a tremendous offense ( just look at the Colts last year and the Pats this year).
If you are referring to the Packers of this year, just wait and see how they do in Lambeau when it is cold and they have no run game. I think we will see a different team then.

Answer 3

Probably not if they're facing the Patriots. A key to beating the Patriots is to keep the ball away from them. Rushing game really helps wear down time. And even if you're an offense like Green Bay that utilizes short passes that still take away the time, if you're one dimensional the Patriots will jump all over that and screw the team over big time.

Answer 4

You have to be able to rush just a little. The key is to pick up 1st downs and eat up the clock. Passing does not eat up the clock, especially if there are quite a few incompletes. The Pats can run the ball too, so do not sleep on that. I can assure you one thing, if GB does not find a running game, they won't even make it to the superbowl.

Answer 5

If you're talking about the Pats I think you're barking up the wrong tree. The Pats can run, they've just found it to be quicker and easier to score through the air.
And yes, a team can win without running the ball as long as they are smart with screens and short dumps to utilize the entire field.

Answer 6

If Tom Brady is quarterback, yes they can. Just watch them do it. They'll run the ball, and if the safeties aren't biting on the play action, they won't bite on actual runs, and the Pats will run the ball as long as the other team lets them. When the other team starts shutting down the running game, they'll pass. They're unstoppable.

Answer 7

You have to have SOME kind of running game...but...Uh, yeah...Look at how well the Packers are doing...Its mostly because of Favre...

and the Pats first Super Bowl win against the Rams...Their featured back was Antwain Smith...not exactly a marquee RB...

Answer 8

yeah, depending upon how consistent your passing game is. GB has a running game now, so anyone saying GB is one dimensional is again, a proven idiot like the people who said Favre was washed up and the Packers couldn't win the division.

Answer 9

If the passing game is good enough--and it seems to be for the Pats. (Ball control passes can replace a running game--it takes an incredible qb and team to pull it off though.)

Answer 10

No because when the playoffs start you need a running game. You cant put that much pressure on a QB, you need a 100 yard rusher.