NFL fumbles are climbing, and defenses are giving Peanut Tillman’s punch a bigger role
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What happened
The league recorded 235 fumbles through six weeks, a 28 percent increase over the same span last season. Coaches are responding by putting more emphasis on protecting—and attacking—the ball.
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