Where we stand (statistically)

[varaven45]

After ten games, here's where we stack up (points wise) :

 

Offense (scoring): 26.1 ppg; tied for 6th with Dallas, Pittsburgh

Defense : 18.1 ppg (behind Detroit 15.8, KC 16.8)

 

In terms of offensive yards gained, we are

 

Passing 8th

Running 4th

 

Meanwhile, in terms of yards allowed, we are:

 

Passing 31st

Rushing 6th

 

Its no surprise we are 31st in yards allowed. Talk about an Achilles heel ! Maybe this newfangled, makeshift secondary can make a difference. NO will be a great litmus test.

 

As an aside, while listening to ESPN, Mike and Mike mentioned that, according to Elias Sports, the QB with the most road playoff victories (with 6) is

none other than our beloved Joe Flacco. I thought many of our Joe lovers would appreciate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[cravnravn]

Are we still #1 in red zone d?

[papasmurfbell]

They have been exceptional in red zone D.

[cravnravn]

8th in passing 6th in rushing, I don't get the hate on Joe, that's dam good if you ask me especially behind this o line.

[varaven45]

Crav, is there really hate for Joe ?

[papasmurfbell]

8th in passing 6th in rushing, I don't get the hate on Joe, that's dam good if you ask me especially behind this o line.

How about padding his stats against really crappy teams?

[varaven45]

They have been exceptional in red zone D.

Crav and Papa,

 

We are 4th in red zone defense - http://www.teamrankings.com/nfl/stat/opponent-red-zone-scoring-pct

The last 3 (mostly the Steeler meltdown) did us in, eh ? But we are dang good at home !

 

Rank Team 2014 Last 3 Last 1 Home Away 2013 1 Jacksonville 41.67% 55.56% 100.00% 37.50% 45.00% 60.00% 2 Kansas City 42.31% 22.22% 0.00% 50.00% 37.50% 55.81% 3 Cleveland 44.44% 25.00% 0.00% 40.00% 50.00% 64.00% 4 Baltimore 46.88% 70.00% 50.00% 18.18% 61.90% 48.78%

[papasmurfbell]

They may not be #1 but they have still been exceptional. In 2000 the Ravens D was #2 but they were amazing that yr.

[Spen]

I would not be surprised if Brees throws for 450 yards against us.

 

I just don't see us winning that game.

[papasmurfbell]

I agree.

[varaven45]

I would not be surprised if Brees throws for 450 yards against us.

 

I just don't see us winning that game.

 

Hard to argue here. Brees and TE Jimmy Graham should have EPIC MONSTER games. Our secondary will be busy

[papasmurfbell]

I will be starting both.

[rastaman831226]

How about padding his stats against really crappy teams?

Agreed. Stats mean nothing when you pile them up against doo - doo opposition.

[varaven45]

True. But its a watered down league and mediocrity runs ramped in todays NFL. Every team has played a few garbage teams.

[papasmurfbell]

But there are some divs that are awful..

[varaven45]

Yep. The dynamic changes next yr when we face the NFC west.

[rastaman831226]

True. But its a watered down league and mediocrity runs ramped in todays NFL. Every team has played a few garbage teams.

Yes and that's why stats mean absolutely nothing.

[cravnravn]

Yes and that's why stats mean absolutely nothing.

Yes and that's why stats mean absolutely nothing.

Ha, if joe was down the bottom rest assure you would bring up that stat

[rastaman831226]

Ha, if joe was down the bottom rest assure you would bring up that stat

You don't need stats to figure out that Joe Flacco is not worth 120 million dollars.

[varaven45]

And the beat goes on ........

[rastaman831226]

Until you see the light - You betchum.

[GrubberRaven]

Until you see the light - You betchum.

 

How do you see the light, with your head so far up your ass?

[papasmurfbell]

Ha, if joe was down the bottom rest assure you would bring up that stat

I have brought up stats that you happily ignored.

[vmax]

Again...a good thread topic is hijacked

 

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[varaven45]

Thanks Max . I thought it was a decent thread when initiated in the morning.