NFL Sees Early Season Shift Towards Running Game

Despite a rise in rushing yards, the league remains predominantly focused on passing, with various factors influencing the current trends.

NFL teams are averaging 119.5 rushing yards per game, an increase from 112.7 last season, though the number of rushing attempts remains nearly unchanged.
Defensive strategies focusing on stopping the pass have contributed to the rise in rushing success, with more teams exploiting lighter, more athletic defensive setups.
Passing yards have dropped to an average of 201.2 per game, the lowest since 2003, due in part to younger, less experienced quarterbacks and injuries to key players.
Despite the decline in passing stats, TV ratings for NFL games have reached a nine-year high, showing strong viewer engagement.
Coaches and analysts expect passing numbers to rebound as defenses adjust and offenses adapt to current defensive schemes.