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Message: <blockquote data-quote="JBlood" data-source="post: 474244" data-attributes="member: 16"><p>Passing efficiency on offense and defensive passing efficiency are the 2 stats that correlate most closely with winning (Advanced NFL Stats).  The offensive line has a lot to do with successful pass plays by stopping opposing defenses from making plays--sacks, tipped passes, interceptions, fumble recoveries, etc.    The fact that a defensive front 7 may wreak havoc is largely due to its domination of the opposing offensive line.   So offensive line stats really are reflected in opposing teams' defensive front 7 playmaking stats.  Both the Giants and the Packers had great line play on both sides of the ball during their runs to the last 2 Championships even though their line play was  average at best during much of the regular season.  Control the LOS and you win games.  I don't agree with McGinn's thesis.</p></blockquote><p></p>

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