Don't think our defense is improving?

WillMacKenzie · 11-08-2016, 12:04 PM

Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL

I think "bottom dwellers" is a bit of a snap judgement. In the last 4 games the defense has generated 7 turnovers and with the exception of the Panthers game has held the opposition to under 23 points a game for 3 straight games. Note that with both KC and Seattle that the offense gave up a turnover for a TD. So the defensive scoring against has been 20,13, and 23 points the last 3 games.

There are 3 crucial stats on defense: scoring, turnovers, and 3rd down percentage. scoring is down the last 3 games. Turnovers are up. and 3rd down percentage is ranked 14th in the entire league @ 38.9%

A hall of fame defense? Certainly not. But honestly, it has improved from flat terrible to adequate.

SFIAH

I think the way the offense is playing really puts a lot of pressure on other teams to perform as well. That can only help our defense.

Crusader · 11-08-2016, 12:37 PM

Originally Posted by WillMacKenzie

I think the way the offense is playing really puts a lot of pressure on other teams to perform as well. That can only help our defense.

Correct, its a huge pressure on an offense having to play catch up all the time during a game. It easily leads to stress and turnovers due to mistakes.

11-08-2016, 12:04 PM	#1
WillMacKenzie 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,627	Re: Don't think our defense is improving? Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL I think "bottom dwellers" is a bit of a snap judgement. In the last 4 games the defense has generated 7 turnovers and with the exception of the Panthers game has held the opposition to under 23 points a game for 3 straight games. Note that with both KC and Seattle that the offense gave up a turnover for a TD. So the defensive scoring against has been 20,13, and 23 points the last 3 games. There are 3 crucial stats on defense: scoring, turnovers, and 3rd down percentage. scoring is down the last 3 games. Turnovers are up. and 3rd down percentage is ranked 14th in the entire league @ 38.9% A hall of fame defense? Certainly not. But honestly, it has improved from flat terrible to adequate. SFIAH I think the way the offense is playing really puts a lot of pressure on other teams to perform as well. That can only help our defense. Crusader likes this.

11-08-2016, 12:37 PM	#2
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,049	Re: Don't think our defense is improving? Originally Posted by WillMacKenzie I think the way the offense is playing really puts a lot of pressure on other teams to perform as well. That can only help our defense. Correct, its a huge pressure on an offense having to play catch up all the time during a game. It easily leads to stress and turnovers due to mistakes.

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