10-17-2022, 03:08 PM
It's the little things and we aren't beating ourselves:
Penalties:
2nd least penalized team with second lowest in penalty yards - one of the least penalized teams in the NFL which is a reflection on coaching
Our opponents have been penalized the Most yards and the 3rd most penalties.
Punting/ST:
Ryan Wright has been a monster especially yesterday with 10 punts 6 inside the 20. He leads the league in punts inside the 20 and our coverage unit has allowed 10 returns for a total of 53 yards which is top 5.
Turnovers and differential:
We are 3rd in differential at +5. We only have 1 fumble and 5 Int's while creating 5 of each at opportune times, I will add.
Anecdotes - Our defense is a sieve at times, but we are tied with 4 other teams for the 6th most sacks and we are above average on 3rd down stops.
Our offense is generated by the best WR in the game - JJ - so smooth and beats double teams when needed.
I know this can be taken like a negative, but I will add a fourth category:
Luck (and tied to luck is our lack of injuries):
Our schedule and timing of playing teams and their starting QB's have been a big advantage. So the old saying "it's not who you play but when you play them" has also worked in our favor. We also have been extremely healthy and now have our bye week to rest up and get ready for a struggling Cardinal team at home.
Before the season I was hoping we could squeeze through the early part of the season with a few wins with a buildup to seeing a more consistent team or a building team. I also eyed up the week 10 - 15 stretch as a soft spot to build and win some games. You never know before the season but who would have thought the Giants would be 5-1 and Jets 4-2. Not that I think either team is that good, but we haven't put together a complete good game either. The closest was our opener against GB but we have not really shown progression on Off, Def. ST's have been our most consistent unit.
I'm really enjoying the ride of a young, growing team that is finding ways to win on the little things. Wait until our Offense actually clicks for a whole game, or our defense unit starts to put the new system in order. I think the best is yet to come but not sure how good. All that matters is building towards the end of the season and playing better and better going into the playoffs. I don't think we peaked early unlike I think the Jets and Giants might be.
Penalties:
2nd least penalized team with second lowest in penalty yards - one of the least penalized teams in the NFL which is a reflection on coaching
Our opponents have been penalized the Most yards and the 3rd most penalties.
Punting/ST:
Ryan Wright has been a monster especially yesterday with 10 punts 6 inside the 20. He leads the league in punts inside the 20 and our coverage unit has allowed 10 returns for a total of 53 yards which is top 5.
Turnovers and differential:
We are 3rd in differential at +5. We only have 1 fumble and 5 Int's while creating 5 of each at opportune times, I will add.
Anecdotes - Our defense is a sieve at times, but we are tied with 4 other teams for the 6th most sacks and we are above average on 3rd down stops.
Our offense is generated by the best WR in the game - JJ - so smooth and beats double teams when needed.
I know this can be taken like a negative, but I will add a fourth category:
Luck (and tied to luck is our lack of injuries):
Our schedule and timing of playing teams and their starting QB's have been a big advantage. So the old saying "it's not who you play but when you play them" has also worked in our favor. We also have been extremely healthy and now have our bye week to rest up and get ready for a struggling Cardinal team at home.
Before the season I was hoping we could squeeze through the early part of the season with a few wins with a buildup to seeing a more consistent team or a building team. I also eyed up the week 10 - 15 stretch as a soft spot to build and win some games. You never know before the season but who would have thought the Giants would be 5-1 and Jets 4-2. Not that I think either team is that good, but we haven't put together a complete good game either. The closest was our opener against GB but we have not really shown progression on Off, Def. ST's have been our most consistent unit.
I'm really enjoying the ride of a young, growing team that is finding ways to win on the little things. Wait until our Offense actually clicks for a whole game, or our defense unit starts to put the new system in order. I think the best is yet to come but not sure how good. All that matters is building towards the end of the season and playing better and better going into the playoffs. I don't think we peaked early unlike I think the Jets and Giants might be.
