Bilal Powell Becoming Crucial Component to New York Jets’ Offensive Success

December 24, 2015   ·   Erik Frenz   ·   Jump to comments

Bilal Powell should get his own "RKO Outta Nowhere" meme for the new year. The New York Jets' top third-down running back has emerged this year to become a reliable option for the Jets' passing attack.
Headed into Week 16, Powell ranks third on the team in receptions (42) and fourth in receiving yards (354). On Saturday against the Dallas Cowboys, Powell led the Jets with seven receptions. 
Of course, as is to be expected from most running backs, most of Powell's damage has been done with yards after the catch. According to Pro Football Focus, Powell has earned 354 receiving yards and 394 yards after the catch—meaning he's caught more than a few passes behind the line of scrimmage.
Powell wasn't always a capable receiving back. From 2012 to 2014, he caught a total of 64 passes. That's why the Jets were met with some skepticism when they made Powell their third-down back. In 2015, though, he already has 42 receptions with two games to go despite playing j...

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