Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New media
New media comments
New resources
Latest activity
Media
New media
New comments
Search media
Resources
Latest reviews
Search resources
Members
Current visitors
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Open Football Discussion
Green Bay Packers Fan Forum
Dr. Z Sports Illustrated picks Vikes for Super Bowl
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="NodakPaul" data-source="post: 229375" data-attributes="member: 1127"><p>I can help you out. After all, I have posted them before (but some people have selective memory :wink: ).</p><p><a href="http://www.nfl.com/stats/categorystats;jsessionid=C9C717588B773DFF2DC9025F7FD4B98A?offensiveStatisticCategory=null&archive=false&seasonType=REG&defensiveStatisticCategory=RUSHING&d-447263-o=1&conference=null&d-447263-s=RUSHING_AVERAGE_YARDS&d-447263-n=1&season=2007&qualified=true&Submit=Find&tabSeq=2&role=OPP&d-447263-p=1" target="_blank">http://www.nfl.com/stats/categorystats;jsessionid=C9C717588B773DFF2DC9025F7FD4B98A?offensiveStatisticCategory=null&archive=false&seasonType=REG&defensiveStatisticCategory=RUSHING&d-447263-o=1&conference=null&d-447263-s=RUSHING_AVERAGE_YARDS&d-447263-n=1&season=2007&qualified=true&Submit=Find&tabSeq=2&role=OPP&d-447263-p=1</a></p><p></p><p>Using total yards per game is a poor way to rank a defense. If we went by just yards per game, Minnesota would be dead last in Passing D, and #1 in running D. But, as pointed out, that leaves the reasons behind it open to interpretation.</p><p></p><p>A better stat to look at is yards per attempt. Minnesota is actually #2 in yards per rushing attempt, and #14 in yards per passing attempt. Obviously, the rushing D is still better than the passing D, but it is much less bipolar. </p><p></p><p>Saying that teams didn't run against the Vikings because it was easier to pass than run is true. But it doesn't mean that the rushing Defense was overrated. It was still a very stout run defense - with the lone exception coming against the Packers.</p><p></p><p>Minnesota's secondary isn't weak, as has been said here. The pass rush was rather weak, and there were some coverage holes at safety. Both of those areas have been addressed. I think it is a fairly safe bet to say that Minnesota will be in the top 10 if not top 5 overall defense this year.</p><p></p><p>However, I am not convinced that our offense will be able to carry us all the way to the superbowl. TJack only needs to be mediocre for us to pose a very real threat to the Packers for the NFC North title. But he needs to be better than mediocre to carry us into the superbowl.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="NodakPaul, post: 229375, member: 1127"] I can help you out. After all, I have posted them before (but some people have selective memory :wink: ). [url]http://www.nfl.com/stats/categorystats;jsessionid=C9C717588B773DFF2DC9025F7FD4B98A?offensiveStatisticCategory=null&archive=false&seasonType=REG&defensiveStatisticCategory=RUSHING&d-447263-o=1&conference=null&d-447263-s=RUSHING_AVERAGE_YARDS&d-447263-n=1&season=2007&qualified=true&Submit=Find&tabSeq=2&role=OPP&d-447263-p=1[/url] Using total yards per game is a poor way to rank a defense. If we went by just yards per game, Minnesota would be dead last in Passing D, and #1 in running D. But, as pointed out, that leaves the reasons behind it open to interpretation. A better stat to look at is yards per attempt. Minnesota is actually #2 in yards per rushing attempt, and #14 in yards per passing attempt. Obviously, the rushing D is still better than the passing D, but it is much less bipolar. Saying that teams didn't run against the Vikings because it was easier to pass than run is true. But it doesn't mean that the rushing Defense was overrated. It was still a very stout run defense - with the lone exception coming against the Packers. Minnesota's secondary isn't weak, as has been said here. The pass rush was rather weak, and there were some coverage holes at safety. Both of those areas have been addressed. I think it is a fairly safe bet to say that Minnesota will be in the top 10 if not top 5 overall defense this year. However, I am not convinced that our offense will be able to carry us all the way to the superbowl. TJack only needs to be mediocre for us to pose a very real threat to the Packers for the NFC North title. But he needs to be better than mediocre to carry us into the superbowl. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Members online
Calebs Revenge
Latest posts
Breaking Down the NFC North, 2024
Latest: Thirteen Below
46 minutes ago
Green Bay Packers Fan Forum
P
Packers to Play in Brazil
Latest: Packer Fan in SD
48 minutes ago
Green Bay Packers Fan Forum
I had This Nightmare
Latest: Poppa San
55 minutes ago
Green Bay Packers Fan Forum
S
The Jordan Love Era Begins
Latest: Schultz
Today at 4:44 PM
Green Bay Packers Fan Forum
2024 3rd round #88 MarShawn Lloyd RB
Latest: tynimiller
Today at 1:29 PM
Green Bay Packers Fan Forum
Forums
Open Football Discussion
Green Bay Packers Fan Forum
Dr. Z Sports Illustrated picks Vikes for Super Bowl
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn more…
Top