Saints Defense: From Worst To First?

saintfan · 10-09-2017, 03:03 PM

In the first two double-digit losses of the season to Minnesota and New England, the Saints allowed a league-worst 777 passing yards and tied for the league lead with six touchdown passes allowed. Their opponents’ Total QBR was 93.8 -- nearly 20 points higher than any other defense in the NFL.

Then they flipped the switch. The Saints were the only NFL team that didn’t allow a touchdown pass in Weeks 3 or 4 (both runaway wins). And their opponents’ Total QBR over those two games was 6.4 -- nearly 12 points better than any other defense.

The Saints make sharp turnaround on defense - New Orleans Saints Blog- ESPN

K Major · 10-09-2017, 03:20 PM

The true litmus test will begin on successive Sundays for this young D, starting with the Lions inside the dome.

WillMacKenzie · 10-09-2017, 10:23 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

The true litmus test will begin on successive Sundays for this young D, starting with the Lions inside the dome.

Being as young and inexperienced as they are, I wouldn't be surprised to see some ups and downs.

Good thing is they've tasted the fruit now, they know they have the ability to be great and snag those turnovers

dizzle88 · 10-09-2017, 03:21 PM

I'm excited like most are, but we have a pretty rough few weeks with some great QB's coming up. Stafford and Rodgers are going to be on their game. They are not Jay Cutler, we need to have a solid plan and execute perfectly.

dam1953 · 10-09-2017, 04:09 PM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

I'm excited like most are, but we have a pretty rough few weeks with some great QB's coming up. Stafford and Rodgers are going to be on their game. They are not Jay Cutler, we need to have a solid plan and execute perfectly.

From a mobility perspective Stafford is not that different that Cutler. He just gets rid of the ball faster. Rogers is going to be the real test...

|Mitch| · 10-09-2017, 04:24 PM

The Lions have had a problem covering tight ends; hopefully Fleener has a big day!

K Major · 10-09-2017, 04:02 PM

Speaking of Stafford, he took a beating yesterday.

saintfan · 10-09-2017, 04:08 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Speaking of Stafford, he took a beating yesterday.

I hope he takes another one Sunday

hagan714 · 10-09-2017, 04:49 PM

above 20 is a great start, and lower than 25 is grr. 30 or below is a wasted off season.

I am going 20 to 25 range is acceptable. I will be fired up for FA and the draft not feeling so desperate

st thomas · 10-09-2017, 05:45 PM

we need to put the hammer down on the lions and keep on truckin. brees had to watch the game on holes in the defense. payton has had time to plan a good hunt of the lion in 2 weeks

10-09-2017, 03:03 PM	#1
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Saints Defense: From Worst To First? In the first two double-digit losses of the season to Minnesota and New England, the Saints allowed a league-worst 777 passing yards and tied for the league lead with six touchdown passes allowed. Their opponents’ Total QBR was 93.8 -- nearly 20 points higher than any other defense in the NFL. Then they flipped the switch. The Saints were the only NFL team that didn’t allow a touchdown pass in Weeks 3 or 4 (both runaway wins). And their opponents’ Total QBR over those two games was 6.4 -- nearly 12 points better than any other defense. The Saints make sharp turnaround on defense - New Orleans Saints Blog- ESPN 44Champs likes this.

10-09-2017, 03:20 PM	#2
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,738 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints Defense: From Worst To First? The true litmus test will begin on successive Sundays for this young D, starting with the Lions inside the dome. saintfan, jnormand, leilung and 2 others like this.

10-09-2017, 10:23 PM	#3
WillMacKenzie 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,627	Re: Saints Defense: From Worst To First? Originally Posted by K Major The true litmus test will begin on successive Sundays for this young D, starting with the Lions inside the dome. Being as young and inexperienced as they are, I wouldn't be surprised to see some ups and downs. Good thing is they've tasted the fruit now, they know they have the ability to be great and snag those turnovers

10-09-2017, 03:21 PM	#4
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,518	Re: Saints Defense: From Worst To First? I'm excited like most are, but we have a pretty rough few weeks with some great QB's coming up. Stafford and Rodgers are going to be on their game. They are not Jay Cutler, we need to have a solid plan and execute perfectly. saintfan, jnormand, Rugby Saint II and 1 others like this.

10-09-2017, 04:09 PM	#5
dam1953 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 4,645	Re: Saints Defense: From Worst To First? Originally Posted by dizzle88 I'm excited like most are, but we have a pretty rough few weeks with some great QB's coming up. Stafford and Rodgers are going to be on their game. They are not Jay Cutler, we need to have a solid plan and execute perfectly. From a mobility perspective Stafford is not that different that Cutler. He just gets rid of the ball faster. Rogers is going to be the real test... Rell&Gold likes this.

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\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: Saints Defense: From Worst To First? The Lions have had a problem covering tight ends; hopefully Fleener has a big day!

10-09-2017, 04:02 PM	#7
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,738 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints Defense: From Worst To First? Speaking of Stafford, he took a beating yesterday.

10-09-2017, 04:08 PM	#8
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Saints Defense: From Worst To First? Originally Posted by K Major Speaking of Stafford, he took a beating yesterday. I hope he takes another one Sunday Rugby Saint II, Seer1 and K Major like this.

10-09-2017, 04:49 PM	#9
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Saints Defense: From Worst To First? above 20 is a great start, and lower than 25 is grr. 30 or below is a wasted off season. I am going 20 to 25 range is acceptable. I will be fired up for FA and the draft not feeling so desperate CharityMike and K Major like this.
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st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: Saints Defense: From Worst To First? we need to put the hammer down on the lions and keep on truckin. brees had to watch the game on holes in the defense. payton has had time to plan a good hunt of the lion in 2 weeks

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