Redskins # 1 in GWP Efficiency through 3 Weeks

[GTripp0012]

There will be some surprises in the rankings, so take them with a heavy grain of salt. The results are so nutty, I considered not posting them. But the whole point of this site is to let the numbers speak for themselves, so here they are. This is the time of year that makes the least intuitive sense. Most fans, including myself, are wrapped up in how good various teams "should be" or "were last year." But those notions are based on old information mixed with media hype. With only 3 games of data, there's not a lot to go on. But at this point last year, 10 of the top 11 teams in GWP rankings went on to make the playoffs.

After week 3, the top team is 2-1 Washington, which stands out by virtue of its zero turnovers--no interceptions and no fumbles, lost or otherwise. Last year's AFC South powerhouses Indianapolis and Jacksonville are ranked 23rd and 24th , below even hapless Cincinnati. The explanation is in their respective strengths of schedule. The AFC North might be the strangest division, with 0-3 CIN leading in efficiency, and 2-0 Baltimore 3rd out of 4 teams. Lots more surprises below.

Advanced NFL Stats: Week 3 Efficiency Rankings

[MTK]

Turnovers really do kill you, and if you are on the plus side of the TO battle you are typically going to be a good team. It's almost cliche at this point but it's so true.

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Turnovers really do kill you, and if you are on the plus side of the TO battle you are typically going to be a good team. It's almost cliche at this point but it's so true.

Turnovers are the #1 factor that drives winning vs losing.

[Coff]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

Turnovers are the #1 factor that drives winning vs losing.

I'd say score is probably the number one factor, but turnovers are no doubt important.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Coff

I'd say score is probably the number one factor, but turnovers are no doubt important.

Turnovers reduce scoring chances, so they are directly tied together when you think about it.

[onlydarksets]

Originally Posted by Coff

I'd say score is probably the number one factor, but turnovers are no doubt important.

[doughtydoubter]

yeah i thought are coughed it up..either way good to see campbells been effiicent

[mredskins]

Turnovers espically interception momuntarly cause my heart to start beating when watching the Redskins.

[davy]

Originally Posted by mredskins

Turnovers espically interception momuntarly cause my heart to start beating when watching the Redskins.

You should seek medical attention immediately.

[Monksdown]

Originally Posted by davy

You should seek medical attention immediately.

only if his heart stops for four hours or more, correct?

[onlydarksets]

Originally Posted by Monksdown

only if his heart stops for four hours or more, correct?

Is that a Fringe reference? Because I think it's 6 hours...

[redskinjim]

Turnovers change the momentum more than anything.If a team can capitilize on the turnovers they get and not create any themselves.

[Misterbillysells]

Didn't ARE muff a punt against NO...doesn't that count as a turnover?

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by Misterbillysells

Didn't ARE muff a punt against NO...doesn't that count as a turnover?

Good point, but I think they're talking about the offense. At this rate we could set a record. Compared to last year, Campbell has been amazing protecting the football. Some of our losses last year were directly related to him turning the ball over when we had a chance to take the lead. Great improvement from Jason Campbell.

[Southpaw]

Originally Posted by Misterbillysells

Didn't ARE muff a punt against NO...doesn't that count as a turnover?

I believe GWP efficiency only measures offensive plays.

And while I'm not the biggest fan of measuring a teams potential purely by GWP, I will say that this remark is interesting...

But at this point last year, 10 of the top 11 teams in GWP rankings went on to make the playoffs.