Defense

xan · 09-12-2005, 08:51 AM

Is this still the worst defense in the league? They gave up 350 net yards. 209 net passing and 141 in rushing. This was about the average for last season in rushing and 30 yards less on passing. On 9 Carolina possessions and 27:24 total time of possession:

Two touchdowns
Two field goals
Defended one 3 play drive that forced a punt (4 plays with the holding penalty against the Panthers)
one 1 play (2 plays with the illegal touching penalty) drive that ended the first half.
Two interceptions
One fumble
5 penalties totaling 53 yards and 4 automatic first downs.
Two touchdowns allowed in 3 redzone visits, with one turnover

The Saints are ranked 19th of 30 teams that have played thus far based on yards allowed. Tied for 14th of 30 teams that have played thus far based on points allowed.

09-12-2005, 08:51 AM	#1
xan Professor Crab and Site Donor 2014 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Princeton Posts: 3,372 Blog Entries: 34	Defense Is this still the worst defense in the league? They gave up 350 net yards. 209 net passing and 141 in rushing. This was about the average for last season in rushing and 30 yards less on passing. On 9 Carolina possessions and 27:24 total time of possession: Two touchdowns Two field goals Defended one 3 play drive that forced a punt (4 plays with the holding penalty against the Panthers) one 1 play (2 plays with the illegal touching penalty) drive that ended the first half. Two interceptions One fumble 5 penalties totaling 53 yards and 4 automatic first downs. Two touchdowns allowed in 3 redzone visits, with one turnover The Saints are ranked 19th of 30 teams that have played thus far based on yards allowed. Tied for 14th of 30 teams that have played thus far based on points allowed.