Eli5 why in football do they always reference rest as beneficial to the defense?

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So watching college football today the announcers always make a statement like “That drive took 10 minutes so the defense got a good rest”. How is that rest only beneficial to the defense and not for the opposing offense?

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Same way me resting for 5 min allowed me to figure out that its american handball you’re talking about, any and all time to recouperate when you’re not “in control” Will help you react better when something does happen!

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