The strength of the defense has been stopping the run and rushing the passer. A leaky run defense had been a constant in Oakland during a 10-year run without a playoff berth as no other defense allowed more yards rushing or more touchdowns on the ground during that span.
This year Oakland ranks sixth in the league in rushing defense at 89.9 yards per game,Jordan Pas Cher Homme France, fourth with 3.6 yards per carry and is the only team not to allow a run of at least 20 yards so far this season. They have held three opponents under 40 yards rushing after doing that just four times the past 10 seasons.
