calia
10-06-2014, 03:33 PM
^ I would guess the Jax game has inflated some of those defensive stats, whether that was glimpse of potential or playing an inferior opponent is subject to debate.
No question about that to me, and it isn't as though Houston's offense is particularly scary either, so 2 of our 4 games have been against weak offenses. Our run D was good against the Eagles, but then collapsed against the Giants. I think part of that was the health of key players (Hatcher most particularly) during those games. But our pass D has been pretty horrible when going up against decent offenses, and we will see one tonight (better than our first two games in any event). But I was surprised that Seattle has been so bad on D re: third downs. Of course, they've played far better teams -- the Chargers and Broncos -- who have been offensive powerhouses this season, and so that is definitely part of it.
In any event, I have this chalked up as a loss, as much as I would like to indulge in the "any given Sunday" fantasy. Plus, it's Monday.
No question about that to me, and it isn't as though Houston's offense is particularly scary either, so 2 of our 4 games have been against weak offenses. Our run D was good against the Eagles, but then collapsed against the Giants. I think part of that was the health of key players (Hatcher most particularly) during those games. But our pass D has been pretty horrible when going up against decent offenses, and we will see one tonight (better than our first two games in any event). But I was surprised that Seattle has been so bad on D re: third downs. Of course, they've played far better teams -- the Chargers and Broncos -- who have been offensive powerhouses this season, and so that is definitely part of it.
In any event, I have this chalked up as a loss, as much as I would like to indulge in the "any given Sunday" fantasy. Plus, it's Monday.