Another Encouraging Stat, SoS

Utah_Saint · 10-19-2017, 12:27 PM

At this point, I'm not completely sold on this team yet, simply because the sample size isn't big enough to judge just how good this team is. But one thing is for sure, the Saints haven't just been beating bad teams.

So far in this short season, the Saints have played the toughest strength of schedule of any team in the league and by a good margin. The Saints opponents have a winning percentage of .621. The next closest is KC with a SoS at .600.

The Saints are also tied with KC for the best SoV, strength of victory at .588

None of the teams the Saints have played so far have a losing record.

Three of the 5 Saints opponents currently lead their divisions.

And 4 of the 5 teams would be in the playoffs, if they were held today.

Again, 5 games isn't a lot to go on but it's better to look good in a snap-shot like this, than as bad as they have in the last few seasons.

foreverfan · 10-19-2017, 12:29 PM

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WhoDat!656 · 10-19-2017, 01:10 PM

Originally Posted by Utah_Saint

At this point, I'm not completely sold on this team yet, simply because the sample size isn't big enough to judge just how good this team is. But one thing is for sure, the Saints haven't just been beating bad teams.

So far in this short season, the Saints have played the toughest strength of schedule of any team in the league and by a good margin. The Saints opponents have a winning percentage of .621. The next closest is KC with a SoS at .600.

The Saints are also tied with KC for the best SoV, strength of victory at .588

None of the teams the Saints have played so far have a losing record.

Three of the 5 Saints opponents currently lead their divisions.

And 4 of the 5 teams would be in the playoffs, if they were held today.

Again, 5 games isn't a lot to go on but it's better to look good in a snap-shot like this, than as bad as they have in the last few seasons.

I guess an argument could be made that the Dolphins at 1-1 didn’t have a losing record when they played the Saints.

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blackangold · 10-19-2017, 01:29 PM

Originally Posted by WhoDat!656

I guess an argument could be made that the Dolphins at 1-1 didn’t have a losing record when they played the Saints.

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Nor do they have a losing record now (3-2)...

The SoS and SoV are interesting... need to see how the next 2 games go. The next 2 games we should win without much trouble, but if we come out and flop against lesser teams like we have in the past it'll be very telling.

Thirty3 · 10-19-2017, 01:47 PM

Green Bay Players will be playing TOUGH. No Rogers - so every player will take it upon themselves to win. I'd almost rather have him playing.

ScottF · 10-19-2017, 02:03 PM

Originally Posted by Thirty3

Green Bay Players will be playing TOUGH. No Rogers - so every player will take it upon themselves to win. I'd almost rather have him playing.

Um, no. I'll take Hundley.

18-33, 157 YDS, 1 TD, 3 INT

K Major · 10-19-2017, 02:23 PM

K Major · 10-19-2017, 02:54 PM

https://www.profootballfocus.com/new...m_campaign=nfl

Notice how low they grade A.J. Klein. From what I've seen over the last few weeks, he's been solid. Not sure I'm fully understanding how PFF are grading out linebackers.

Odd.

Tobias-Reiper · 10-19-2017, 04:41 PM

nvm

|Mitch| · 10-19-2017, 04:57 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Notice how low they grade A.J. Klein. From what I've seen over the last few weeks, he's been solid. Not sure I'm fully understanding how PFF are grading out linebackers.

Odd.

I don't really care how each player is being graded out. As long as they keep playing like they are as a whole, grade them however you see fit...

10-19-2017, 12:27 PM	#1
Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Another Encouraging Stat, SoS At this point, I'm not completely sold on this team yet, simply because the sample size isn't big enough to judge just how good this team is. But one thing is for sure, the Saints haven't just been beating bad teams. So far in this short season, the Saints have played the toughest strength of schedule of any team in the league and by a good margin. The Saints opponents have a winning percentage of .621. The next closest is KC with a SoS at .600. The Saints are also tied with KC for the best SoV, strength of victory at .588 None of the teams the Saints have played so far have a losing record. Three of the 5 Saints opponents currently lead their divisions. And 4 of the 5 teams would be in the playoffs, if they were held today. Again, 5 games isn't a lot to go on but it's better to look good in a snap-shot like this, than as bad as they have in the last few seasons.

10-19-2017, 12:29 PM	#2
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10-19-2017, 01:10 PM	#3
WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,001	Re: Another Encouraging Stat, SoS Originally Posted by Utah_Saint At this point, I'm not completely sold on this team yet, simply because the sample size isn't big enough to judge just how good this team is. But one thing is for sure, the Saints haven't just been beating bad teams. So far in this short season, the Saints have played the toughest strength of schedule of any team in the league and by a good margin. The Saints opponents have a winning percentage of .621. The next closest is KC with a SoS at .600. The Saints are also tied with KC for the best SoV, strength of victory at .588 None of the teams the Saints have played so far have a losing record. Three of the 5 Saints opponents currently lead their divisions. And 4 of the 5 teams would be in the playoffs, if they were held today. Again, 5 games isn't a lot to go on but it's better to look good in a snap-shot like this, than as bad as they have in the last few seasons. I guess an argument could be made that the Dolphins at 1-1 didn’t have a losing record when they played the Saints. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10-19-2017, 01:29 PM	#4
blackangold 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 3,422	Re: Another Encouraging Stat, SoS Originally Posted by WhoDat!656 I guess an argument could be made that the Dolphins at 1-1 didn’t have a losing record when they played the Saints. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Nor do they have a losing record now (3-2)... The SoS and SoV are interesting... need to see how the next 2 games go. The next 2 games we should win without much trouble, but if we come out and flop against lesser teams like we have in the past it'll be very telling.

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ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Another Encouraging Stat, SoS Originally Posted by Thirty3 Green Bay Players will be playing TOUGH. No Rogers - so every player will take it upon themselves to win. I'd almost rather have him playing. Um, no. I'll take Hundley. 18-33, 157 YDS, 1 TD, 3 INT Halo and Seer1 like this.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,030 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Another Encouraging Stat, SoS https://www.profootballfocus.com/new...m_campaign=nfl Notice how low they grade A.J. Klein. From what I've seen over the last few weeks, he's been solid. Not sure I'm fully understanding how PFF are grading out linebackers. Odd. dizzle88 likes this.

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\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: Another Encouraging Stat, SoS Originally Posted by K Major Notice how low they grade A.J. Klein. From what I've seen over the last few weeks, he's been solid. Not sure I'm fully understanding how PFF are grading out linebackers. Odd. I don't really care how each player is being graded out. As long as they keep playing like they are as a whole, grade them however you see fit...

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