New Team Stats - Saints Defense is Top Ten!!!

09-28-2009, 11:44 AM

Originally Posted by Halo

I'll say Darren Sharper has been a 1 man defensive upgrade for the team. I'll take the stats regardless of whether they are 100% accurate. Better to be tops in something on D than bottom half or quarter in everything on defense.

No disrespect to Sharper. He's had the most impact on the D so far (Williams excluded), but Greer and a healthy Porter have been huge as well.

Danno · 09-28-2009, 11:47 AM

Originally Posted by Sir Psycho Sexy

Truth Danno, but the faked punt isn't included as a part of our Defensive stats. That falls under special teams as I understand it.

Nope, it counts as points allowed by the defense, as does our intentional safety, and any PR or KR TD's...

NFL Stats - CBSSports.com

Saints defense gave up 3 passing TD's so far...
Stafford - 0 TD pass
Kolb - 2 TD pass
Edwards - 0 TD pass
Moorman - 1 TD pass

Sir Psycho Sexy · 09-28-2009, 12:08 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Nope, it counts as points allowed by the defense, as does our intentional safety, and any PR or KR TD's...

Saints defense gave up 3 passing TD's so far...
Stafford - 0 TD pass
Kolb - 2 TD pass
Edwards - 0 TD pass
Moorman - 1 TD pass

Bastards!

SaintFanInATLHELL · 09-28-2009, 12:16 PM

Originally Posted by Sir Psycho Sexy

Per NFL.com, the Saints are:

DEFENSE - Ranks 10th Overall
- 14th in points allowed (18.7)

Since we are fans, we can track the real stat here: Actual points given up by the defense.

Detroit: 10 (17 on fumbles and ST breakdowns)
Philly: 20 (2 points a strategy move)
Buffalo: 0 Nil. Nada. Nothing!

Total: 30 Avg: 10 PPG

The very fact that we could have won the game 10-7 with no TD passes and Brees throwing for less than 200 yards is testament to the dominance of the defense.

The Saints have 2 games and 3 weeks to get ready for the big time this season. Consecutive wins against an undefeated Jets squad and a presumably undefeated Giants team (they have KC and Oakland the next 2 weeks) will elevate the Saints to the team to beat in the NFC for 2009.

SFIAH

Sir Psycho Sexy · 09-28-2009, 02:25 PM

If we can put down the Jets and Giants, big IF, but if we do I will say Ravens vs Saints in SB is very probable.

SaintFanInATLHELL · 09-28-2009, 02:40 PM

Super Bowl? SUPER BOWL!!??

Way too far ahead to look. We don't even play a division game until November. Even if we roll into the Atlanta game 6-0 there are no guarantees, or even probabilities.

One game at a time. Two at most. Anything beyond that is wishful thinking.

Think about the Super Bowl in mid January, not late September.

SFIAH

SapperSaint · 09-28-2009, 02:47 PM

I'm with SFIAH. I am not even remotley thinking about the "S" word.

I am too happy just enjoying the way the whole team is playing!

Danno · 09-28-2009, 04:04 PM

I'm thinking superbowl from day freaking one.

Sir Psycho Sexy · 09-28-2009, 04:30 PM

Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL

Super Bowl? SUPER BOWL!!??

Way too far ahead to look. We don't even play a division game until November. Even if we roll into the Atlanta game 6-0 there are no guarantees, or even probabilities.

One game at a time. Two at most. Anything beyond that is wishful thinking.

Think about the Super Bowl in mid January, not late September.

SFIAH

Trust me, I hear what your saying. And agree that all you can hope to do is make the playoffs. From there its anyone's guess who makes the SB. But that's the logical standpoint.

As a fan I think if we handle the Jets and the Giants, then the SB is a real possibility given our schedule doesn't have too many more elite teams, except the Pats and possibly the Falcons if they continue to win.

That means first seed and the road to the SB goes through NO. So the SB becomes a real possibility if we beat the Giants and the Jets.

neugey · 09-28-2009, 04:42 PM

Another telling stat compiled from NFL.com - leaders thru 3 games in turnover differential:

Green Bay Packers +8
Denver Broncos +6
New York Giants +5
Minnesota Vikings +4
New Orleans Saints +4
Atlanta Falcons +3
New York Jets +3
Baltimore Ravens +3

09-28-2009, 11:44 AM	#11
Threaded by WhoDat205 Prediction Pain Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 1,082 Blog Entries: 2 Rating: (0 votes - average) Originally Posted by Halo I'll say Darren Sharper has been a 1 man defensive upgrade for the team. I'll take the stats regardless of whether they are 100% accurate. Better to be tops in something on D than bottom half or quarter in everything on defense. No disrespect to Sharper. He's had the most impact on the D so far (Williams excluded), but Greer and a healthy Porter have been huge as well.
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09-28-2009, 11:47 AM	#12
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,761	Re: New Team Stats - Saints Defense is Top Ten!!! Originally Posted by Sir Psycho Sexy Truth Danno, but the faked punt isn't included as a part of our Defensive stats. That falls under special teams as I understand it. Nope, it counts as points allowed by the defense, as does our intentional safety, and any PR or KR TD's... NFL Stats - CBSSports.com Saints defense gave up 3 passing TD's so far... Stafford - 0 TD pass Kolb - 2 TD pass Edwards - 0 TD pass Moorman - 1 TD pass

09-28-2009, 12:08 PM	#13
Sir Psycho Sexy Moderator Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA - Behind enemy lines. Someone throw me a grenade!! Posts: 941	Re: New Team Stats - Saints Defense is Top Ten!!! Originally Posted by Danno Nope, it counts as points allowed by the defense, as does our intentional safety, and any PR or KR TD's... Saints defense gave up 3 passing TD's so far... Stafford - 0 TD pass Kolb - 2 TD pass Edwards - 0 TD pass Moorman - 1 TD pass Bastards!

09-28-2009, 12:16 PM	#14
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,790	Re: New Team Stats - Saints Defense is Top Ten!!! Originally Posted by Sir Psycho Sexy Per NFL.com, the Saints are: DEFENSE - Ranks 10th Overall - 14th in points allowed (18.7) Since we are fans, we can track the real stat here: Actual points given up by the defense. Detroit: 10 (17 on fumbles and ST breakdowns) Philly: 20 (2 points a strategy move) Buffalo: 0 Nil. Nada. Nothing! Total: 30 Avg: 10 PPG The very fact that we could have won the game 10-7 with no TD passes and Brees throwing for less than 200 yards is testament to the dominance of the defense. The Saints have 2 games and 3 weeks to get ready for the big time this season. Consecutive wins against an undefeated Jets squad and a presumably undefeated Giants team (they have KC and Oakland the next 2 weeks) will elevate the Saints to the team to beat in the NFC for 2009. SFIAH
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09-28-2009, 02:25 PM	#15
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09-28-2009, 02:40 PM	#16
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,790	Re: New Team Stats - Saints Defense is Top Ten!!! Super Bowl? SUPER BOWL!!?? Way too far ahead to look. We don't even play a division game until November. Even if we roll into the Atlanta game 6-0 there are no guarantees, or even probabilities. One game at a time. Two at most. Anything beyond that is wishful thinking. Think about the Super Bowl in mid January, not late September. SFIAH

09-28-2009, 02:47 PM	#17
SapperSaint Pink Nightmare Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 3,028 Blog Entries: 7	Re: New Team Stats - Saints Defense is Top Ten!!! I'm with SFIAH. I am not even remotley thinking about the "S" word. I am too happy just enjoying the way the whole team is playing!

09-28-2009, 04:04 PM	#18
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,761	Re: New Team Stats - Saints Defense is Top Ten!!! I'm thinking superbowl from day freaking one.

09-28-2009, 04:30 PM	#19
Sir Psycho Sexy Moderator Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA - Behind enemy lines. Someone throw me a grenade!! Posts: 941	Re: New Team Stats - Saints Defense is Top Ten!!! Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL Super Bowl? SUPER BOWL!!?? Way too far ahead to look. We don't even play a division game until November. Even if we roll into the Atlanta game 6-0 there are no guarantees, or even probabilities. One game at a time. Two at most. Anything beyond that is wishful thinking. Think about the Super Bowl in mid January, not late September. SFIAH Trust me, I hear what your saying. And agree that all you can hope to do is make the playoffs. From there its anyone's guess who makes the SB. But that's the logical standpoint. As a fan I think if we handle the Jets and the Giants, then the SB is a real possibility given our schedule doesn't have too many more elite teams, except the Pats and possibly the Falcons if they continue to win. That means first seed and the road to the SB goes through NO. So the SB becomes a real possibility if we beat the Giants and the Jets.
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09-28-2009, 04:42 PM	#20
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,885 Blog Entries: 13	Re: New Team Stats - Saints Defense is Top Ten!!! Another telling stat compiled from NFL.com - leaders thru 3 games in turnover differential: Green Bay Packers +8 Denver Broncos +6 New York Giants +5 Minnesota Vikings +4 New Orleans Saints +4 Atlanta Falcons +3 New York Jets +3 Baltimore Ravens +3

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