What it takes to be a playoff team

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by Defensewins

That is the third stat I put in Defense fewest points allowed stat.

My point in creating this thread is passing game is not as important as the media, fantasy footballers and fans make it out to be. Running the ball and playing good defense wins championships.

[GusFrerotte]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

Yardage given up doesn't mean that much. If you have say an above average D yardage wise, but they are #1 in takeaways, that D will be more effective in getting your team to the playoffs than a D that has the lowestYPG allowed and few turnovers. Just look at Greg Williams' defenses, pretty good with the YPG allowed, but generated few turnovers. Blache's D this season was just as bad almost with the lack of turnovers, which really hurts since our offense turned anemic after the bye.