Redskins 31 Browns 20 post game talk

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Originally Posted by calia

Interesting -- there are some good defenses (Denver, Minn, NE) near the bottom of this list. Very early in the season for this stat to be too significant, perhaps, but I agree with the sentiment that we will get better in this department. If we do not, we're not going to win many more ballgames.

I think the difference is in margin of victory. If you're letting up a lot of 3rd downs when the game is close - conclusion is your defense is sucking balls. If you're letting up a lot of 3rd downs when you're up a couple scores, like Denver Minnesota and New England have been several times, then you're in prevent mode and just looking to contain chunk plays. Clock is your friend at that point, giving up a first down is not a concern.