I could see that, but that doesn't really mesh with letting Lamar play (and run) in these games at the same time. This particular game was strange, they had a bunch of chunk plays and a couple of defensive scores so they didn't run many plays on offense (including the back ups). However, on the very first drive of the game, they get down to the goal line almost immediately and Edwards comes in for Ingram, who didn't touch the ball on the drive so it's not like he was winded. I know it's easy to think the game should be a cakewalk, but I don't think most NFL teams think that way and "rest" their starters, particularly on the very first drive of the game.Pretty sure a trend is starting where as long as you are winning, your main guys are not going to play as much until near playoffs. When you play a bottom feeder, you let the backups do the work because you are going to easily beat them This was an easy win so I can see where they let the backup RB do the work. Going to suck for the RB position if this catches on.
Not sure if the Rams are doing the same but they are in trouble if they are because they are losing and Gurley is paid a ton to do nothing.
On paper this is a dream scenario to put up a top 5 RB season but they just won't let him. Frustrating.