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ArticleVance Joseph sees Christian McCaffrey as being a problem on third downsOctober 1, 2026

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It's important. I've been in times where you throw the ball too much... At the end of the day, it's what is the defense giving us? How can we attack them?

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Nix prioritizes early-down success and run-pass balance to avoid third downs.

Bo Nix emphasizes the importance of run-pass balance and early-down success to avoid third downs; notes that staying out of third down is how defenses get off the field, and that the team's strength is ability to come back in games but they need to start faster by executing on first and second down.