Joe Tippmann emphasizes run game for Jets against Bears
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 4:42 PM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
New York Jets center Joe Tippmann stated a clear need for the Jets' offensive line to improve their run game as they prepare to face the Chicago Bears on Sunday. After struggling in recent games and with running back Breece Hall sidelined due to a quadriceps injury, Tippmann stressed the importance of establishing a strong rushing attack. The Jets average 92.3 rushing yards per game, ranking 26th in the NFL, and their 3.26 yards per carry stands at 30th. Tippmann expressed confidence in backup running backs Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis as they step up to handle increased responsibilities in the absence of Hall. The Bears have allowed 5.4 yards per carry on designed runs between the tackles, presenting an opportunity for the Jets to regain offensive momentum.
- •Joe Tippmann calls for improved run game before matchup with Bears
- •Breece Hall out with quadriceps injury, increasing pressure on backup RBs
- •Jets rank 26th in rushing yards per game and 30th in yards per carry
- •Chicago Bears allow 5.4 yards per carry on designed runs between tackles
- •Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis expected to take on larger roles
- 4:42 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Run the Ball’: Joe Tippmann Sends Clear Message as Jets O-Line Looks To Bounce Back Against Bears
"The New York Jets have not gotten enough from their ground game lately, and Joe Tippmann knows that the fix can’t wait much longer. The offensive line has struggled through two rough performances in a row, while Breece Hall is now sidelined with a quadriceps injury. That puts more pressure on the rest of the […] The post ‘Run the Ball’: Joe Tippmann Sends Clear Message as Jets O-Line Looks To Bounce Back Against Bears appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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