class_of_2012 Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 (edited) As of the Sunday games in Week 1, the Bills are 3rd in the NFL in overall total defensive yardage, behind Baltimore and Chicago. They are 2nd in the NFL and 1st in the AFC in defensive passing yards, only behind Atlanta. Over on the Jets forums they are saying we have a top 3 or top 5 defense, with no or few weaknesses. Cincinnati also ranks in the top 4 in both defense and offense. I am getting worried about playing them in Week 3. This screenshot below is only a snippet showing the Bills. For full team stats, see the link: http://www.nfl.com/stats/team Edited September 9, 2019 by class_of_2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoPar_v2 Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 Are we looking at yardage rankings after 1 week and implying they mean anything? A bit premature don’t you think? 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
class_of_2012 Posted September 9, 2019 Author Share Posted September 9, 2019 I guess so, but it makes me happy. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 This D is legit. I got your small sample size right HEAH! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoPar_v2 Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 12 minutes ago, class_of_2012 said: I guess so, but it makes me happy. Fair enough. Let’s hope they keep it up 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 13 minutes ago, class_of_2012 said: I guess so, but it makes me happy. Could be a good thread to update weekly. We expect the defense to be one of the top in the league. I do think this trend will continue. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 1 hour ago, LeGOATski said: Could be a good thread to update weekly. We expect the defense to be one of the top in the league. I do think this trend will continue. Rex's last year I tracked the defense all season long week by week. Points, yards, sacks, turnovers, yards per play and yards per drive. Was interesting to watch how things went south. Hopefully this year would be the opposite. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlonce Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 1 hour ago, class_of_2012 said: I guess so, but it makes me happy. Happy that you’re worried about the Bengals already? Its one week, with aberrations. The Bills are now a trending good defense along with the Bears. The Bengals have shown literally no trend. Relax, it’s one week. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 2 hours ago, class_of_2012 said: As of the Sunday games in Week 1, the Bills are 3rd in the NFL in overall total defensive yardage, behind Baltimore and Chicago. They are 2nd in the NFL and 1st in the AFC in defensive passing yards, only behind Atlanta. Over on the Jets forums they are saying we have a top 3 or top 5 defense, with no or few weaknesses. Cincinnati also ranks in the top 4 in both defense and offense. I am getting worried about playing them in Week 3. This screenshot below is only a snippet showing the Bills. For full team stats, see the link: http://www.nfl.com/stats/team Atlanta only gave up 97 yards passing--because Minnesota had like 500 yards rushing. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thurman#1 Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 Good stuff, though with this small a sample it means little. Still, I'm not worried about the defense at all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prickly Pete Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 Did Darnold get any rushing yards? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 17 minutes ago, 32ABBA said: Did Darnold get any rushing yards? 1 rush for 0 yards 4 sacks for -20 yards 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 4 hours ago, class_of_2012 said: As of the Sunday games in Week 1, the Bills are 3rd in the NFL in overall total defensive yardage, behind Baltimore and Chicago. They are 2nd in the NFL and 1st in the AFC in defensive passing yards, only behind Atlanta. Over on the Jets forums they are saying we have a top 3 or top 5 defense, with no or few weaknesses. Cincinnati also ranks in the top 4 in both defense and offense. I am getting worried about playing them in Week 3. This screenshot below is only a snippet showing the Bills. For full team stats, see the link: http://www.nfl.com/stats/team Chicago deserves a ton of credit as they played Rogers. The Ravens (not saying they are a bad D) had a cupcake game against the Fins. The Bills O put the Bills D in a miserable situation and still they come up with these results. Awesome. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayoffsPlease Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 But we played the team who ranks 3rd from last in offensive yardage. Defense played great yesterday. They allowed one sustained drive, and were under tons of pressure do to the turnovers and safety. Offensive players should be taking the defensive players out to dinner all week. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 (edited) not trying to be inciteful, just a bit of insight you forgot the rushing stat you need to show all 3 Edited September 9, 2019 by SlimShady'sGhost 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not at the table Karlos Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 4 minutes ago, SlimShady'sGhost said: you forgot the rushing stat you need to show all 3 We are 7th in rushing with 68 yards 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 Oh and it also helps to wait until ALL the games are played before you post prematurely. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleTheWagons99 Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 this going to be a weekly thing? I hope so! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fergie's ire Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 47 minutes ago, BuffaloBill said: Chicago deserves a ton of credit as they played Rogers. The Ravens (not saying they are a bad D) had a cupcake game against the Fins. The Bills O put the Bills D in a miserable situation and still they come up with these results. Awesome. Games against Miami should not be calculated in league statistics. It's just not fair. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 5 hours ago, JoPar_v2 said: Are we looking at yardage rankings after 1 week and implying they mean anything? A bit premature don’t you think? 5 hours ago, class_of_2012 said: I guess so, but it makes me happy. Premature and happy usually do not go well together but if you are lucky and have support sometimes it works out. My daughter was the opposite, she did not want to come out and was three weeks late and doctor was ready to do C-Section but a nurse who was a neighbor gave us a way to encourage my daughter to be born. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPS Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 (edited) 6 hours ago, CSBill said: Atlanta only gave up 97 yards passing--because Minnesota had like 500 yards rushing. Yes, this is why sample size matters... Btw, they are #1 in average pass yards per attempt, which is the better measure. It puts Atlanta in the bottom 10, rightly so... Edited September 9, 2019 by TPS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NobesBLO13 Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 4 hours ago, fergie's ire said: Games against Miami should not be calculated in league statistics. It's just not fair. Until we play them twice. Then it should be added. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
class_of_2012 Posted September 9, 2019 Author Share Posted September 9, 2019 6 hours ago, SlimShady'sGhost said: not trying to be inciteful, just a bit of insight you forgot the rushing stat you need to show all 3 Good point. I didn't post it because the NFL only displays the top 5 in each category. Next time, I will dig further. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 All the stats are there if you expand the search and or click the right fields No short cuts now 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
class_of_2012 Posted September 9, 2019 Author Share Posted September 9, 2019 (edited) 6 hours ago, CircleTheWagons99 said: this going to be a weekly thing? I hope so! 10 hours ago, GunnerBill said: Rex's last year I tracked the defense all season long week by week. Points, yards, sacks, turnovers, yards per play and yards per drive. Was interesting to watch how things went south. Hopefully this year would be the opposite. 11 hours ago, LeGOATski said: Could be a good thread to update weekly. We expect the defense to be one of the top in the league. I do think this trend will continue. I will try, though it won't be as good as I imagine GunnerBill's' was though. 3 minutes ago, SlimShady'sGhost said: All the stats are there if you expand the search and or click the right fields No short cuts now No doubt. I have to learn to research better! Thank you. Edited September 9, 2019 by class_of_2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Zevon Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 11 hours ago, class_of_2012 said: I guess so, but it makes me happy. Then check the standings too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 1 minute ago, class_of_2012 said: I will try, though it won't be as good as I imagine GunnerBill's' was though. No doubt. I have to learn to research better! Thank you. I will try and dig out the thread for you... cos people gave me sites to help. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Joshin' Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 9 hours ago, Thurman#1 said: Good stuff, though with this small a sample it means little. Still, I'm not worried about the defense at all. Agree on the sample size. However, if bottom 3 many here would be using it as a talking point. Let's take the opportunity to be positive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billrooter Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 17 hours ago, class_of_2012 said: I guess so, but it makes me happy. Were worse than last year. that makes you happy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComradeKayAdams Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 I like stats. They make me happy. Here are the 8 stats I always look for when evaluating the quality of a defense: 1. Points allowed per game 2. Yards allowed per game 3. Red zone TD percentage 4. 3rd down percentage 5. Run yards allowed per play 6. Opponent passer rating 7. Sacks 8. Interceptions They still need to work on the red zone defense, which was abysmal last year. More turnovers would also be nice. Otherwise, a great start to the season! We should keep bumping this thread and track their progression in all these stat categories. Can't wait to get the stat boost with the two games against Miami!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 On 9/9/2019 at 2:53 AM, JoPar_v2 said: Are we looking at yardage rankings after 1 week and implying they mean anything? A bit premature don’t you think? it's all we have to show since the 1999 season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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