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Bills have the third most missed tackles in the NFL at 113, Not a good crowd to be in at the top. Pretty shocking to me given McDermott is such a stickler for fundamentals. Pats only 62 second best. Tm,G,Att,Cmp,Yds,TD,DADOT,Air,YAC,Bltz,Bltz%,Hrry,Hrry%,QBKD,QBKD%,Sk,Prss,Prss%,MTkl▼ Arizona Cardinals,14,525,376,4066,34,7.2,2196,1919,233,39.6%,48,8.2%,41,7.8%,34,123,20.9%,128 Cleveland Browns,14,454,282,3050,21,9.0,1839,1515,202,39.4%,55,10.7%,33,7.3%,37,125,24.4%,114 Buffalo Bills,15,517,325,2938,14,7.1,1570,1418,171,29.7%,48,8.3%,36,7.0%,42,126,21.9%,113 Jacksonville Jaguars,14,447,283,3252,21,8.0,1672,1854,155,30.7%,43,8.5%,48,10.7%,43,134,26.5%,111 Detroit Lions,14,522,328,4041,30,10.1,2651,1460,101,17.8%,50,8.8%,37,7.1%,27,114,20.1%,110 Dallas Cowboys,14,492,321,3080,19,7.4,1664,1619,129,23.2%,58,10.5%,43,8.7%,36,137,24.7%,108 Los Angeles Chargers,14,409,286,2763,19,7.4,1589,1298,68,14.7%,63,13.6%,26,6.4%,27,116,25.0%,108 Seattle Seahawks,14,549,350,3794,18,7.9,2022,1614,167,28.0%,55,9.2%,37,6.7%,24,116,19.5%,106 Tampa Bay Buccaneers,15,613,378,4036,29,8.5,2536,1495,279,41.6%,47,7.0%,53,8.6%,41,141,21.0%,105 Houston Texans,15,565,361,4054,31,8.9,2015,1804,184,29.6%,40,6.4%,36,6.4%,31,107,17.2%,102 Tennessee Titans,14,522,337,3613,22,8.8,2314,1593,143,24.4%,62,10.6%,25,4.8%,36,123,21.0%,102 Carolina Panthers,14,486,313,3326,18,9.1,2170,1619,148,26.6%,50,9.0%,41,8.4%,49,140,25.2%,101 New York Giants,14,478,317,3665,26,8.8,2165,1550,156,29.2%,50,9.3%,45,9.4%,32,127,23.7%,100 Washington Redskins,14,465,320,3183,26,7.8,1908,1456,131,24.9%,83,15.7%,37,8.0%,42,162,30.7%,100 Green Bay Packers,14,484,297,3505,17,8.7,2091,1449,123,22.7%,42,7.8%,44,9.1%,35,121,22.4%,98 Miami Dolphins,14,460,295,3610,33,10.1,2241,1407,160,33.0%,33,6.8%,34,7.4%,18,85,17.5%,98 San Francisco 49ers,15,479,293,2484,21,6.5,985,1436,98,17.9%,69,12.6%,27,5.6%,47,143,26.1%,98 Philadelphia Eagles,14,480,295,3333,26,9.1,2085,1439,151,28.2%,49,9.1%,48,10.0%,37,134,25.0%,95 Oakland Raiders,14,459,293,3674,32,9.8,2476,1771,96,18.6%,51,9.9%,22,4.8%,29,102,19.8%,95 Cincinnati Bengals,14,420,265,3272,18,8.0,1735,1755,155,32.9%,41,8.7%,35,8.3%,23,99,21.0%,93 Pittsburgh Steelers,14,467,287,2858,22,8.4,2002,1177,191,35.6%,70,13.0%,46,9.9%,49,165,30.7%,93 Los Angeles Rams,15,519,321,3303,21,7.7,2054,1475,157,26.6%,86,14.6%,34,6.6%,49,169,28.6%,93 Atlanta Falcons,14,480,324,3552,25,7.7,2111,1918,126,24.0%,49,9.4%,28,5.8%,24,101,19.3%,91 Denver Broncos,14,467,307,3134,17,7.7,1863,1445,132,25.3%,57,10.9%,31,6.6%,34,122,23.4%,90 Kansas City Chiefs,14,502,303,3152,19,8.3,1598,1496,164,29.0%,46,8.1%,42,8.4%,39,127,22.5%,88 Indianapolis Colts,14,478,339,3497,26,8.1,2365,1478,132,25.0%,45,8.5%,34,7.1%,33,112,21.2%,82 Baltimore Ravens,14,486,289,3054,13,8.8,1762,1491,288,53.6%,44,8.2%,52,10.7%,34,130,24.2%,82 Chicago Bears,14,517,327,3184,15,7.4,1952,1507,134,23.8%,72,12.8%,42,8.1%,31,145,25.7%,81 New York Jets,14,508,317,3358,24,7.6,2135,1516,212,37.6%,49,8.7%,46,9.1%,30,125,22.2%,79 New Orleans Saints,14,527,328,3332,24,8.6,2318,1594,197,33.3%,72,12.2%,43,8.2%,44,159,26.9%,72 New England Patriots,15,492,274,2560,12,8.9,1351,1156,190,34.2%,54,9.7%,36,7.3%,45,135,24.3%,62 Minnesota Vikings,14,524,342,3359,23,8.5,2315,1256,147,25.7%,46,8.0%,36,6.9%,41,123,21.5%,61

FFS, watching the games today, and you know what? QBs are missing passes all over the place. Just saw the MVP Lamar miss 2 college open guys. Damn I'm shocked based on the takes I see on 2BD, thought other NFL QBs never missed a few.

I sometimes think these takes are an insight into a lack of understanding they have about football. Everybody thinks they get the QB and his job, but really not so much. In short, in their minds it is was they understand and they really don't think they lack understanding. I can tell by reading posts, such as yours, that you get that it isn't as simple as that, much context is required. These are not excuses, but actual analysis.

Good post! Yes the display of high level ability and potential is really along the lines of a young Brett Favre or John Elway and that is really exciting. Contrast this with someone like Sam Darnold who is more consistent, but lacks the really high end ability Allen does. In short, he is much closer to a finished product than Josh. That and given the fact he played high level ball in college, not at Wyoming. The good thing is Allen, has been making progress towards the flaws, he cares and works hard at his craft. To some extent it's a matter of taste I suppose, I want the guy who has the most upside with correctable weaknesses, and the willingness to improve. The other dudes who are close to finished products leave you frustrated much of the time at the end of the year.

Good post, and welcome. You know something not discussed enough is to learn where you need to improve you need to play the best. They expose your weaknesses and you adapt accordingly. We are at that stage IMO, we can go a long way yes, but we have some areas that are clearly in need of improvement.

Yeah It pisses me off when someone knows they hate Allen and throughout the season make comments as such, and then don't have the onions to admit it. There are some on 2BD who will support, could be wrong IMO, why they don't like him and want to move on. I can respect that a lot more.

Yeah you are equal opportunity all right. You're perfectly objective in your mind. Your a hater and you know it.

I think we have some revisionist history going on as to the defenses performance. People would have signed up for Allens 2 TDS and 0 TOs before the game, not to mention 102.7 Rating against a team that has been giving opponents nothing, 49.8 QBR 12.9 ppg. The dye was cast early in the game with a game plan that allowed NE to methodically win third downs and control the clock. People are being way to kind to the defense. They didn't do what we expected going in, as to the offense it would have been nice to put up 27 against the #1 defense. But, as I said, people would have signed on for the Allen performance before the game.

The bottom third is your take, not a fact. Your performance in the GDT tells me you believe Allen to suck. I'm curious about these legit concerns?

It is indeed a frustrating thing to watch that NE is given a standard that other teams aren't. Brady throw aways and roughing the passer calls.....don't get me started. Playing them is like a boxing match against the champ, you can't let it go to a decision, even if you're winning every round, you have to knock their ass out to beat them. It's pathetic to watch and and makes them so unlikeable to many.

I feel like the OP should have made public where everyone is on this question. I shouldn't have to tell you its 100% unless he has a career ending injury-Lets hope not because we have the real deal at QB. And, he is a fine young guy to boot.

They went power and didn't spread them out in the hurry up. That was a mistake. When you say lack of executing, don't ignore the good plays too.

You got me! Edelman not doubled until too late either.

Yeah Josh can improve (big surprise), as can Daboll, McD, the Oline, the receivers and it would be nice to have an other RB. So you can like the offensive approach of close to the vest until we need it and then turn Josh loose, I don't. Let's not ignore the good stuff that he displays either.

The defensive game plan is a mystery. Started out not doubling Edelman while he ate Johnsons lunch.

Offensive philosophy is a big reason.

A. He had a 102.7 QBR with 2 Tds and no turnovers, and throw in 45 yards rushing. Everyone would have signed up for this before the game. He was facing a defense giving opposing passers a 49.8 QBR, 12.9 ppg and the GOAT as its defensive coach. Yeah he missed some throws. But, it can be argued nobody on the team played a better game than he did, and especially given the circumstances. Our defense was horrendous today and was lucky to only allow 24 points, could have easily been over 30. Josh was the least of our problems today.

So the good plays don't count. Got it! Completion %? seriously thats what you care about. Allen has been great making the plays when needed in fourth qtr , so that point is irrelevant.

It's called moving the goalposts because all I understand is the QB is supposed to get it done no matter what.

Ignore the facts because that's what you do. Tackling and Blocking, Coaching, Team game, 102.7 QBR against a team allowing 49.8, no turnovers, 2 TDs ....all facts you don't understand! LMAO

This! Imagine Allen had 102.7 passer rating in the game with 2 TDs and 0 Ints and ran for another 45. And, all some people can do is point to a couple poor throws as costing us the loss. LMFAO this world we live in. I should add NE was giving up opposing QBR of 49.7 and 12.9 ppg.

Oh well this one was gravy, would have been nice...on to the playoffs.

doubt it was under 100

The play calling on that 3 and out was so awful.

You signed on to bash Josh Allen.