A look at the numbers for Saints vs. Falcons

WhoDat!656 · 11-07-2012, 06:39 AM

Sorry this is jammed together; the stats are easier to read in the link.

The 3-5 New Orleans Saints will face off against the 8-0 Atlanta Falcons this Sunday and after looking at the recent statistics for both teams, the Saints defensive unit are going to need all the home field advantage they can get.

New Orleans Saints Offense Atlanta Falcons Defense

Overall: 5th (386.4 ypg) Overall: 19th (356.2 ypg)

Passing: 2nd (305.4 ypg) Passing: 14th (228.8 ypg)

Rushing: 30th (81 ypg) Rushing: 24th (127.5 ypg)

New Orleans Saints Defense Atlanta Falcons Offense

Overall: 32nd (471.2 ypg) Overall: 8th (376.6 ypg)

Passing: 25th (294.8 ypg) Passing: 8th (278.1 ypg)

Rushing: 32nd (176.5) Rushing: 25th (98.5 ypg)

A look at the numbers for Saints vs. Falcons

SaintnDE · 11-07-2012, 06:47 AM

looks like the key is that very last stat.

we need to run the ball effectively and strongly. i liked what i saw last week, we just need to expound on it and ride the high.

saintsfan1976 · 11-07-2012, 07:31 AM

Convert on 3rd downs.

End of story.

TheOak · 11-07-2012, 08:03 AM

The key stat that no one is looking at is Time of Possession:

The Saints defenses inability to get off the field is giving our opponents 8-10 minute more time of possession than our offense has, this correlates to anywhere from 10-25 more plays.

If our offense cant get on the field, it cant score... The main reason we only put up 28 against the Eagles.

Eagles ToP: 33:30
Saints ToP: 26:30

Eagles offensive plays run: 77
Saints offensive plays run: 54

Denver ToP: 35:14
Saints ToP: 24:16

Denver offensive plays run: 71
Saints offensive plays run: 60

The Bend but don't brake is killing us because we bend like string. If we give Atlanta 11-15 more plays than we have and there is no hope.

Budsdrinker · 11-07-2012, 10:18 AM

Originally Posted by x626xBlack

The key stat that no one is looking at is Time of Possession:

The Saints defenses inability to get off the field is giving our opponents 8-10 minute more time of possession than our offense has, this correlates to anywhere from 10-25 more plays.

If our offense cant get on the field, it cant score... The main reason we only put up 28 against the Eagles.

Eagles ToP: 33:30
Saints ToP: 26:30

Eagles offensive plays run: 77
Saints offensive plays run: 54

Denver ToP: 35:14
Saints ToP: 24:16

Denver offensive plays run: 71
Saints offensive plays run: 60

The Bend but don't brake is killing us because we bend like string. If we give Atlanta 11-15 more plays than we have and there is no hope.

Turnovers. We also turned over the ball twice to the eagles which put our defense back on the field. Those 2 turnovers were the difference in the TOP.

CharityMike · 11-07-2012, 10:59 AM

Originally Posted by SaintnDE

looks like the key is that very last stat.

we need to run the ball effectively and strongly. i liked what i saw last week, we just need to expound on it and ride the high.

This is going to be one very important key to this game. The turds suck against the run. We need to pound it all day and keep there O on the bench. Long drives will be the key to our success.

TheOak · 11-07-2012, 11:33 AM

Originally Posted by Budsdrinker

Turnovers. We also turned over the ball twice to the eagles which put our defense back on the field. Those 2 turnovers were the difference in the TOP.

No sir.

TheOak · 11-07-2012, 11:40 AM

Saints 8 plays first Qtr... no fumbles or interceptions.. missed FG ToP just over 2 M

Eagles 25 plays, 12+ minutes.

1 D touch town does not account for that.

You need to look at the ToP because our defense couldn't get off of the field...
Watch Philadelphia Eagles vs. New Orleans Saints [11/05/2012] - NFL.com

TheOak · 11-07-2012, 11:46 AM

We average 8 minutes less ToP for the entire season.
40 less 1st downs
50 less offensive plays

New Orleans Saints Stats at NFL.com

SaintnDE · 11-07-2012, 02:04 PM

Originally Posted by x626xBlack

We average 8 minutes less ToP for the entire season.
40 less 1st downs
50 less offensive plays

New Orleans Saints Stats at NFL.com

the last two are just frightening

11-07-2012, 06:39 AM	#1
WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,062	A look at the numbers for Saints vs. Falcons Sorry this is jammed together; the stats are easier to read in the link. The 3-5 New Orleans Saints will face off against the 8-0 Atlanta Falcons this Sunday and after looking at the recent statistics for both teams, the Saints defensive unit are going to need all the home field advantage they can get. New Orleans Saints Offense Atlanta Falcons Defense Overall: 5th (386.4 ypg) Overall: 19th (356.2 ypg) Passing: 2nd (305.4 ypg) Passing: 14th (228.8 ypg) Rushing: 30th (81 ypg) Rushing: 24th (127.5 ypg) New Orleans Saints Defense Atlanta Falcons Offense Overall: 32nd (471.2 ypg) Overall: 8th (376.6 ypg) Passing: 25th (294.8 ypg) Passing: 8th (278.1 ypg) Rushing: 32nd (176.5) Rushing: 25th (98.5 ypg) A look at the numbers for Saints vs. Falcons
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11-07-2012, 06:47 AM	#2
SaintnDE 100th Post Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 443	Re: A look at the numbers for Saints vs. Falcons looks like the key is that very last stat. we need to run the ball effectively and strongly. i liked what i saw last week, we just need to expound on it and ride the high. CharityMike likes this.
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saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,846 Blog Entries: 3	Re: A look at the numbers for Saints vs. Falcons Convert on 3rd downs. End of story.

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TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,027	Re: A look at the numbers for Saints vs. Falcons The key stat that no one is looking at is Time of Possession: The Saints defenses inability to get off the field is giving our opponents 8-10 minute more time of possession than our offense has, this correlates to anywhere from 10-25 more plays. If our offense cant get on the field, it cant score... The main reason we only put up 28 against the Eagles. Eagles ToP: 33:30 Saints ToP: 26:30 Eagles offensive plays run: 77 Saints offensive plays run: 54 Denver ToP: 35:14 Saints ToP: 24:16 Denver offensive plays run: 71 Saints offensive plays run: 60 The Bend but don't brake is killing us because we bend like string. If we give Atlanta 11-15 more plays than we have and there is no hope. Jamessr likes this.
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11-07-2012, 10:18 AM	#5
Budsdrinker A Cajun Transforming TX Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Woodlands, Texas Posts: 2,787	Re: A look at the numbers for Saints vs. Falcons Originally Posted by x626xBlack The key stat that no one is looking at is Time of Possession: The Saints defenses inability to get off the field is giving our opponents 8-10 minute more time of possession than our offense has, this correlates to anywhere from 10-25 more plays. If our offense cant get on the field, it cant score... The main reason we only put up 28 against the Eagles. Eagles ToP: 33:30 Saints ToP: 26:30 Eagles offensive plays run: 77 Saints offensive plays run: 54 Denver ToP: 35:14 Saints ToP: 24:16 Denver offensive plays run: 71 Saints offensive plays run: 60 The Bend but don't brake is killing us because we bend like string. If we give Atlanta 11-15 more plays than we have and there is no hope. Turnovers. We also turned over the ball twice to the eagles which put our defense back on the field. Those 2 turnovers were the difference in the TOP.

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CharityMike Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mid City, New Orleans Posts: 3,556	Re: A look at the numbers for Saints vs. Falcons Originally Posted by SaintnDE looks like the key is that very last stat. we need to run the ball effectively and strongly. i liked what i saw last week, we just need to expound on it and ride the high. This is going to be one very important key to this game. The turds suck against the run. We need to pound it all day and keep there O on the bench. Long drives will be the key to our success.

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TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,027	Re: A look at the numbers for Saints vs. Falcons Originally Posted by Budsdrinker Turnovers. We also turned over the ball twice to the eagles which put our defense back on the field. Those 2 turnovers were the difference in the TOP. No sir.

11-07-2012, 11:40 AM	#8
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,027	Re: A look at the numbers for Saints vs. Falcons Saints 8 plays first Qtr... no fumbles or interceptions.. missed FG ToP just over 2 M Eagles 25 plays, 12+ minutes. 1 D touch town does not account for that. You need to look at the ToP because our defense couldn't get off of the field... Watch Philadelphia Eagles vs. New Orleans Saints [11/05/2012] - NFL.com

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TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,027	Re: A look at the numbers for Saints vs. Falcons We average 8 minutes less ToP for the entire season. 40 less 1st downs 50 less offensive plays New Orleans Saints Stats at NFL.com

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SaintnDE 100th Post Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 443	Re: A look at the numbers for Saints vs. Falcons Originally Posted by x626xBlack We average 8 minutes less ToP for the entire season. 40 less 1st downs 50 less offensive plays New Orleans Saints Stats at NFL.com the last two are just frightening
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