Run defense is the Achilles heel of this defense. (having Lawrence back should help). Teams will continue to run the ball and go on time consuming drives, to minimize the possessions for our offense. We have been largely successful this year due to getting early leads (except broncos game) which forced teams to abandon the run, to play catch up.

To have success moving forward, the offense will need to continue putting points up early, to neutralize this strategy by our opponents. If T Smith can stay relatively healthy this year ( a big if) we can do that. if he can't we are in big trouble.