NFL Week 3 Random Thoughts

[ralaw]

the redskins defense has given up 1,464 yards so far this season. most ever in the first three games in the modern super bowl era

I understand the stat, but people should look at the offenses they've had to play.

Week 1: Eagles - given the unknown on that night the eagles would have put up some numbers, also add all of the turnovers from the offense
Week 2: Packers - Aaron Rodgers in GB opening day? Rodgers is the best QB in the league
Week 3: Lions - all they do is put up points.

Don't get me wrong, the Skins have a bad defense, but I think it should be kept in perspective. I don't think they are historically bad.

 

[Pitty]

The Saints are looking primed for a deep run this year, with a rejuvenated defense.

 

[ram29jackson]

the redskins defense has given up 1,464 yards so far this season. most ever in the first three games in the modern super bowl era

I understand the stat, but people should look at the offenses they've had to play.

Week 1: Eagles - given the unknown on that night the eagles would have put up some numbers, also add all of the turnovers from the offense
Week 2: Packers - Aaron Rodgers in GB opening day? Rodgers is the best QB in the league
Week 3: Lions - all they do is put up points.

Don't get me wrong, the Skins have a bad defense, but I think it should be kept in perspective. I don't think they are historically bad.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/statistics/team/_/stat/total/position/defense...interesting...Oakland is ranked 1st up to tonight, while Denver is 4th in total Defense

Giants only rank 24 out of 32 in over all defense. Every team is giving up tons of yards and sacks also, because everyone is passing more often now

 

[KNUBB]

The Saints are looking primed for a deep run this year, with a rejuvenated defense.

They have their moments. I still think they are pretty weak up front and if a team truly dedicated themselves to it they could run the ball all day. The problem is once the Saints take a lead teams get nervous and prepare themselves for a shootout.

 

[Maynard]

To be fair, from what I saw he was primarily used in short yardage situations. Hard to rack up yards when you enter the game on first & goal or 3rd & inches situations.

I saw a decent chunk of this game and he played well for what he was asked to do from what I saw.

yeah, i didnt watch the game. just looking at stats, and breaking balls...i hope he does well in indy

Only Maynard would judge a guy after 2 days with a playbook.

:troll:

 

[ryne candy]

Wouldn't be surprised if Cardinals Safety, Rashad Johnson got a call from Ronnie Lott calling him One Hard MFer.

 

[ThomasTomasz]

I understand the stat, but people should look at the offenses they've had to play.

Week 1: Eagles - given the unknown on that night the eagles would have put up some numbers, also add all of the turnovers from the offense
Week 2: Packers - Aaron Rodgers in GB opening day? Rodgers is the best QB in the league
Week 3: Lions - all they do is put up points.

Don't get me wrong, the Skins have a bad defense, but I think it should be kept in perspective. I don't think they are historically bad.

They actually did better yardage wise against the Lions this week. The other perspective is that in the halves-plus of the games against the Eagles and Packers, the Redskins offense was horrid, and could barely get a first down, much less move down the field for scores. The defense got hung out to dry in the worst way.

 

[f16harm]

The Saints are looking primed for a deep run this year, with a rejuvenated defense.

Brees and his offense scare me more. I'm fully expecting, and prepared for Miami to be 3-1 following Monday night's game. Especially with us poised to be without 1/3 of our starting defense. I'm more focused on them beating Baltimore and going into the bye at 4-1.

However, if Miami somehow pulls out a win Monday...........

 

[Woy]

Throwing at Richard Sherman is yielding a QB rating of just 30.1 this season. 2nd place among CBs.

Best? The 23.3 when throwing at Altervaun Verner. (stat via ProFootballFocus)

 

[Atlas]

 

[Hasselbeck]

Throwing at Richard Sherman is yielding a QB rating of just 30.1 this season. 2nd place among CBs.

Best? The 23.3 when throwing at Altervaun Verner. (stat via ProFootballFocus)

:jewbroad:

 

[Maynard]

love the new CBS rankings.
http://cleveland.cbslocal.com/nfl-power-rankings/

Browns move to #23...but the notes on them bring the fail

Jordan Cameron, with four touchdown receptions in three games, is becoming quite the rookie.

 

[Golden Taters]

Throwing at Richard Sherman is yielding a QB rating of just 30.1 this season. 2nd place among CBs.

Best? The 23.3 when throwing at Altervaun Verner. (stat via ProFootballFocus)

Where's the best CB Darrell Revis?

 

[Buzzman]

They actually did better yardage wise against the Lions this week. The other perspective is that in the halves-plus of the games against the Eagles and Packers, the Redskins offense was horrid, and could barely get a first down, much less move down the field for scores. The defense got hung out to dry in the worst way.

441 yards without Reggie Bush isn't an improvement lol

Redskins defense is atrocious. Lets continue to let Hall play 1 on 1 and get raped since fans think holding a WR to 100 yards and a TD is a good game.

 

[ThomasTomasz]

Brees and his offense scare me more. I'm fully expecting, and prepared for Miami to be 3-1 following Monday night's game. Especially with us poised to be without 1/3 of our starting defense. I'm more focused on them beating Baltimore and going into the bye at 4-1.

However, if Miami somehow pulls out a win Monday...........

True, the Saints offense and Brees would scare anyone more, but they actually have a top five defense right now, when they've struggled to field an average one before, even with Gregg Williams there.