Stat of the Week

Danno · 01-01-2013, 09:22 AM

Season Completion %

2009 70.6

2010 68.1

2011 71.2

2012 63.0

According to ProFootballFocus.com, Brees' average depth of target (how far downfield his target was, on average) was 8.2, 8.0 and 8.2 yards in 2009, '10 and '11 -- and rose markedly to 8.9 yards this year. So if you want to know why the numbers in the table to the right say what they say, look to the fact that Brees was throwing downfield more, and with less success overall, than he had in the past.

Several reasons for this, one being an inordinate amount of drops reduces the completion percentage, and our total failure on screen passes this season inflate the downfield number.

We also had an inordinate amount of negative plays that forced 3rd and very long.

Also our total lack of a running game for the 1st half of the season forced a ton on 3rd and longs.

The article nails it, Sean Payton was missed way more than most of us thought.

01-01-2013, 09:22 AM	#5
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,758	Re: Stat of the Week Season Completion % 2009 70.6 2010 68.1 2011 71.2 2012 63.0 According to ProFootballFocus.com, Brees' average depth of target (how far downfield his target was, on average) was 8.2, 8.0 and 8.2 yards in 2009, '10 and '11 -- and rose markedly to 8.9 yards this year. So if you want to know why the numbers in the table to the right say what they say, look to the fact that Brees was throwing downfield more, and with less success overall, than he had in the past. Several reasons for this, one being an inordinate amount of drops reduces the completion percentage, and our total failure on screen passes this season inflate the downfield number. We also had an inordinate amount of negative plays that forced 3rd and very long. Also our total lack of a running game for the 1st half of the season forced a ton on 3rd and longs. The article nails it, Sean Payton was missed way more than most of us thought. xan, SloMotion, onebyone and 1 others like this.

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