How to Use running game in a Sentence

running game

noun
  • With a run game neutered by a stout Auburn front, the game was on his shoulders.
    — Connor Riley, AJC.com, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The bigger problem was the lack of run game and turnovers that changed the dynamic of the game.
    — Zak Keefer, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The Vikings run game took over the game in the second half, and Wentz made some gutsy throws.
    — Dan Pompei, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Green Bay hasn’t quite looked like themselves, and that also might have to do with their running game.
    — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The Irish have gone from one of the most explosive run games in the country last year to one of the most meek.
    — Pete Sampson, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • But what the first month has taught us is that if the Broncos' run game is awful, Nix isn't good enough.
    — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Yesterday was the Padres’ 47th one-run game, tied for fourth most in the majors.
    — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The broadcast marks the first time television’s longest-running game show will air in real time.
    — Mya Copeland, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
  • When Norland tried to disrupt him, the Titans leaned on their running game.
    — D’joumbarey Moreau, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Denver is 2-2 against rugged competition, but its run game has been stuck in neutral.
    — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The dropback game helps balance the offense’s tendencies and run game, and Young likes the rhythm of it.
    — Jonathan Jones, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The play broke the dam for an offense — and particularly a run game — that last year looked pretty damn broken.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The Brewers have won back-to-back one-run games against a team that typically excels at winning them.
    — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Nix struggled to push the ball downfield most of the game with Denver's running game unable to loosen up the defense.
    — ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The Dolphins run game ranks ninth in the NFL while the Jets are tied for 23rd against the run.
    — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The Giants run game was 84 yards of forgettable New Jersey mileage.
    — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
  • But the rebuilding Dolphins should come closer to unlocking their run game against the 49ers, which would bode well for the future.
    — Keven Lerner, Sun Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The Razorbacks' run game lifted them throughout, amassing 187 yards.
    — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The biggest difference is having a run-pass split and making the defense play honest, rather than keying on the Falcons' run game.
    — AJC.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Not only does the Broncos’ defense practice against an elite run game every day, but the pass defense ranks 136th in the nation.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Arkansas’ running game has fallen off A much grimmer running game story is the one at Arkansas.
    — Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Texas invested heavily its run game by signing transfers Raleek Brown and Smothers.
    — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Despite facing heavier boxes because of a passing game centered on quick throws and minimal deep shots, the Falcons’ run game found success.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Roberts got his second consecutive 100-yard game, a positive sign for a run game that was inconsistent to start the season.
    — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2026
  • But 234-pound tailback Daniel Hill leads a Tide run game that has 382 yards and eight rushing touchdowns in two games.
    — Bob Ferrante, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Rams defensive tackle Kobie Turner repeatedly plowed past him, which stalled the Eagles' run game.
    — ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Webb was immense in stopping Florida’s run game, recording a sack and TFL and causing general disruption on the line.
    — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Their formula of winning — efficient quarterback play supported by a steady run game, and a defense that gets the ball back — is the kind of formula that gets teams to the Super Bowl.
    — Jeff Howe, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026
  • With the Patriots’ run game struggling and often putting the offense in second- and third-and-long, the Seahawks were content to sit back in deep zones and take away the big plays that Maye was so good at creating a year ago.
    — Chad Graff, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • An offense similar to Boise State Just like how both teams playing on Saturday afternoon are called the Broncos, both teams also rely heavily on their run game.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 22 Sep. 2026

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