Not that I'm surprised. I love Freddy, he's one of my favorite players on the team, but Lynch is the better back for sure.
Lynch:
17 carries - 69 yards (4.06 ypc)
6 rec - 56 yards (9.33 ypr)
Jackson:
13 carries - 30 yards (2.31 ypc)
2 rec - 17 yards (8.5 ypr)
Lynch is also a much better blocker. Fred whiffed badly on a blitz pickup, and allowed a sack yesterday.
Don't get me wrong. Freddy is great. He is more elusive, while Marshawn prefers to run through people. He also has better hands.
Lynch, on the other hand, doesn't fumble, is stronger, and I think he is better in the open field. He also rarely goes down on first contact.
They are completely different backs, with completely different skill sets. There will be some games where Jackson will match up better against the defense, and he should get more touches. But as an every-down back, Lynch is better.
Lynch:
17 carries - 69 yards (4.06 ypc)
6 rec - 56 yards (9.33 ypr)
Jackson:
13 carries - 30 yards (2.31 ypc)
2 rec - 17 yards (8.5 ypr)
Lynch is also a much better blocker. Fred whiffed badly on a blitz pickup, and allowed a sack yesterday.
Don't get me wrong. Freddy is great. He is more elusive, while Marshawn prefers to run through people. He also has better hands.
Lynch, on the other hand, doesn't fumble, is stronger, and I think he is better in the open field. He also rarely goes down on first contact.
They are completely different backs, with completely different skill sets. There will be some games where Jackson will match up better against the defense, and he should get more touches. But as an every-down back, Lynch is better.
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