Pack93z
You retired too? .... Not me. I'm in my prime
By the numbers, it doesn't appear that we have improved that much overall from last year to this year.
So my question is, through 6 games what is the reason for our change in success this year?
My vote would probably be improved QB play paired with better red zone production.. Yours?
So my question is, through 6 games what is the reason for our change in success this year?
My vote would probably be improved QB play paired with better red zone production.. Yours?
PG insider blog said:Number crunching
A look at the Packers' statistics through six games shows the team is very similar to the 2006 club in some key areas. Let's count the ways:
*The Packers are averaging 341 total yards per game on offense this year, compared to 339 for the 2006 season.
*The Packers are allowing 321 yards per game on defense in 2007, compared to 324 last season.
* The Packers have a turnover differential of 0 (six fumbles and six interceptions given up; six fumbles and six interceptions forced). Last year, the Packers' turnover differential for the entire season was also 0 (15 fumbles and 18 interceptions given up; 10 fumbles and 23 interceptions forced).
* The Packers are averaging 5.0 yards per offensive play, compared to 5.4 last season. On defense, this year's team is allowing an identical average per play to last year – 5.1 yards.
The biggest difference between this year's team and last year's is the scoreboard. The Packers are averaging 23.6 points per game so far, compared to 18.8 for the 2006 season. On defense, the Packers are allowing 17.8 points per game this season, compared to 22.8 last year.
The Packers have regressed in one significant area: They are only gaining 66 yards rushing per game this season, compared to 104 yards per game last season.
The Packers' run defense, meanwhile, is slightly better than last year, giving up 100 yards per game this season compared to 114 in 2006.
In terms of overall ranking, the Packers are 13th in offense and 13th in defense in the 32-team NFL this year, based on yards gained and allowed. Last year, the Packers finished 9th in offense and 12th in defense.
In the only numbers that really matter, the Packers have a 5-1 record. They finished 8-8 last season, including a 2-4 mark after six games.