Problems with the Defense, IMHO

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by djnemo65

I know someone will argue that we played well defensively today; that we only gave up 16 points and stood strong at the end of the game. And that's true.

Not to be a jerk, but I don't agree with this statement, either.

According to the play-by-play summary at NFL.com, there were long Raider drives of 13, 11, and 11 plays that led to 13 unanswered points, given up by the defense in the second half. I don't understand how that fits with "standing strong at the end of the game." At the end of the game, the defense crumbled by allowing the winning points -- they most certainly didn't 'stand strong.'

Sure, some will say "the defense played well today, they only allowed 16 points!" The problem is, that's all the opposing team needed to win. So that's not exactly something to be proud of.