Saints rushing defense seeking redemption after spotty play against Falcons

Tobias-Reiper · 11-06-2009, 02:15 PM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

So we need to jump out to an early lead vs the best passing defense in football AND stop a top rushing offense?

.. well, "best passing defense".. I don't know about that. Is that like the Giants were the "best team in the NFL"?

The game in Philly skews that stat by a lot.
The Eagles didn't need to throw the ball. It was 38-10 before anyone could say "opening day"...McNabb got hurt in the 3rd quarter scoring the last TD running the ball... and it was Delhomme who passed for most yards in that game for only 73 (had they counted the return yards after the INTs, it'd have been around 200

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What the stats don't tell you, is that a lot of points were scored on the Panthers on very short fields after INTs or fumbles.

So, no, "best passing defense"? I don't think so.

.. and as far as "top rushing offenses", well, apparently the Saints rushing offense is doing better.

saintsfan1976 · 11-06-2009, 05:13 PM

Originally Posted by Tobias-Reiper

.. well, "best passing defense".. I don't know about that. Is that like the Giants were the "best team in the NFL"?

The game in Philly skews that stat by a lot.
The Eagles didn't need to throw the ball. It was 38-10 before anyone could say "opening day"...McNabb got hurt in the 3rd quarter scoring the last TD running the ball... and it was Delhomme who passed for most yards in that game for only 73 (had they counted the return yards after the INTs, it'd have been around 200 )

What the stats don't tell you, is that a lot of points were scored on the Panthers on very short fields after INTs or fumbles.

So, no, "best passing defense"? I don't think so.

I understand your point, but statistically speaking, yes, the Panthers have the #1 passing offense in the NFL. Their 'points surrendered' is high bc the offense put them in some bad spots. That factors into their ranking as well

And the Giants WERE one of the best teams in the NFL before we stomped them..

Originally Posted by Tobias-Reiper

.. and as far as "top rushing offenses", well, apparently the Saints rushing offense is doing better.

Okay.... so what? We still have to find a way to stop the #5 rushing offense in the NFL without Ellis and Clancy.

Bottom line is that the ***** Cats are playing good football as of late. Saints are coming off a short week and two tough games....

11-06-2009, 02:15 PM	#1
Tobias-Reiper Merces Letifer Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,161	Re: Saints rushing defense seeking redemption after spotty play against Falcons Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 So we need to jump out to an early lead vs the best passing defense in football AND stop a top rushing offense? .. well, "best passing defense".. I don't know about that. Is that like the Giants were the "best team in the NFL"? The game in Philly skews that stat by a lot. The Eagles didn't need to throw the ball. It was 38-10 before anyone could say "opening day"...McNabb got hurt in the 3rd quarter scoring the last TD running the ball... and it was Delhomme who passed for most yards in that game for only 73 (had they counted the return yards after the INTs, it'd have been around 200 ) What the stats don't tell you, is that a lot of points were scored on the Panthers on very short fields after INTs or fumbles. So, no, "best passing defense"? I don't think so. .. and as far as "top rushing offenses", well, apparently the Saints rushing offense is doing better.
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saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 11,036 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints rushing defense seeking redemption after spotty play against Falcons Originally Posted by Tobias-Reiper .. well, "best passing defense".. I don't know about that. Is that like the Giants were the "best team in the NFL"? The game in Philly skews that stat by a lot. The Eagles didn't need to throw the ball. It was 38-10 before anyone could say "opening day"...McNabb got hurt in the 3rd quarter scoring the last TD running the ball... and it was Delhomme who passed for most yards in that game for only 73 (had they counted the return yards after the INTs, it'd have been around 200 ) What the stats don't tell you, is that a lot of points were scored on the Panthers on very short fields after INTs or fumbles. So, no, "best passing defense"? I don't think so. I understand your point, but statistically speaking, yes, the Panthers have the #1 passing offense in the NFL. Their 'points surrendered' is high bc the offense put them in some bad spots. That factors into their ranking as well And the Giants WERE one of the best teams in the NFL before we stomped them.. Originally Posted by Tobias-Reiper .. and as far as "top rushing offenses", well, apparently the Saints rushing offense is doing better. Okay.... so what? We still have to find a way to stop the #5 rushing offense in the NFL without Ellis and Clancy. Bottom line is that the ***** Cats are playing good football as of late. Saints are coming off a short week and two tough games....