The best argument for running may be the simple fact that good teams call fewer passes in short-yardage situations than bad ones.

The offensive line did not hold up well against the Lions beyond the short-yardage situations.

They can do different things to you in the short-yardage situation.

But the Bears could not avoid the pass rush even in short-yardage situations.

It is often, though not always, used in short-yardage situations, specifically at the goal line.

"What I didn't know is how tough he can be in short-yardage situations."

But we just haven't been in a lot of short-yardage situations this year.

The line is accurate within six inches, so it will not be the ultimate judge in short-yardage situations.

They have been working on short-yardage situations all week.

Still, the Jets have not had great success running the ball in short-yardage situations.