Denver has the 29th ranked PASS DEFENSE..is this correct?

Dante · Jan 19, 2006

I read this and want to make sure I read it right....

ucking:

Fishhead · Jan 19, 2006

As far as TOTAL PASSING YDS allowed during the regular season, only SF, KC, and NE gave up more yards.

Which team gave up the fewest yards through the air?

The lowly GB PACKERS.

Fishhead · Jan 19, 2006

It should be noted however that only five teams had more interceptions than the Broncos total of TWENTY, due in large part to one Champ Bailey.

Journeyman · Jan 19, 2006

That is an overrated stat, teams that get big leads will generally give up more yards through the air.

LEYKIS101 · Jan 19, 2006

Maybe the 29th ranked Passing D, but look at the QB's they face in their division. Also, they have many teams beaten early, therefore passing a lot of the game. I wouldn't put much into their low pass D ranking.

Paterno · Jan 19, 2006

Misleading. They had the most attempts against them out of every team in the league 613.

HAT · Jan 19, 2006

Tons of meaningless, prevent D type yards also.

Denver #3 scoring D allowing 15.9 ppg......Pitty right behind at 16.4

These teams are so evenly matched it's sick.

Fishhead · Jan 19, 2006

Also, opposing QB's had only a 56.1% completion percentage vs the Broncos defense.............that being the 3rd best in the NFL in that category defensively.

Journeyman · Jan 19, 2006

Denver gave up 258 points on defense, only TWO NFL teams allowed less, Indy and Chicago, that is more important, by far.

trytrytry · Jan 19, 2006

It is true and this is why

LAST in the NFL in QB SACKS!!

they are horrible against the pass and have no pass rush, that is why they have to risk and blitz on 5 of 6 plays.

fraud team.

Dante · Jan 19, 2006

trytrytry said:
It is true and this is why

LAST in the NFL in QB SACKS!!

they are horrible against the pass and have no pass rush, that is why they have to risk and blitz on 5 of 6 plays.

fraud team.

so then Big ben should pick them apart like a surgeon IF he gets protection? :icon_conf

gobucks · Jan 19, 2006

Neither of these teams will be able to run the ball consistantly. the Steelers are a pure Over team because of their Rep on "D". I like Over in the game and look for both teams to pass to set up the run.

OMNIVOROUS FROG · Jan 19, 2006

If the officiating is anywhere near what it was against Pats, Pitt can't beat them no matter the stats are.

Best Wishes...OF :icon_conf

HAT · Jan 19, 2006

trytrytry said:
It is true and this is why

LAST in the NFL in QB SACKS!!

they are horrible against the pass and have no pass rush, that is why they have to risk and blitz on 5 of 6 plays.

fraud team.

I'm not going to argue if they are a fraud or not......but if you believe everything you typed above that statement, you cleary haven't seen this team play much......if at all.

Their is a reason Denver went from 20 takeaways LY to 36 this year (with basically the same LB's and DB's).

Same reason they had that #3 completion % against that Fish posted above.

They pressure the QB incredibly well. They do blitz their fair share, but even when they only bring four.....they get all the pressure they need.

That sack stat is utterly meaningless. I don't care if my Pitchers get strikeouts or not.......just so long as they get the OUTS

trytrytry · Jan 19, 2006

HAT said:
I'm not going to argue if they are a fraud or not......but if you believe everything you typed above that statement, you cleary haven't seen this team play much......if at all.

Their is a reason Denver went from 20 takeaways LY to 36 this year (with basically the same LB's and DB's).

Same reason they had that #3 completion % against that Fish posted above.

They pressure the QB incredibly well. They do blitz their fair share, but even when they only bring four.....they get all the pressure they need.

That sack stat is utterly meaningless. I don't care if my Pitchers get strikeouts or not.......just so long as they get the OUTS

I was going a bit over the top to generate some passion!

Journeyman · Jan 19, 2006

There have been some great defensive teams that did not sack the QB particularly well, PPG allowed and points scored to points against, Denver will be tough to beat here, and this is Pittsburgh's 3rd straight road playoff game....this is a very intriguing matchup. We should be in for 2 very competitive championship games.

Dante · Jan 19, 2006

Journeyman said:
There have been some great defensive teams that did not sack the QB particularly well, PPG allowed and points scored to points against, Denver will be tough to beat here, and this is Pittsburgh's 3rd straight road playoff game....this is a very intriguing matchup. We should be in for 2 very competitive championship games.

that is all id ask....have it be competitive

ope:

oldmanTED · Jan 19, 2006

Some statistics regarding the Denver pass defense:

Completion Percentage: 56.1%
Yards Per Attempt: 6.4
Touchdowns Allowed: 21
Touchdown Percentage: 3.2%
Interceptions: 22
Interception Percentage: 3.4%
Overall Opponent QBR: 72.3

Additional overall defensive stats:

Rushing Yards Per Carry: 4.0
Rushing Touchdowns Allowed: 10
Sacks: 27

Team rankings are presented many different ways but the numbers are what they are and the opposition can influence the numbers. Such as garbage yards when the game is already in hand and the opponent is throwing to catch up and the defense is playing soft. Twenty-ninth ranked. I don't think so.

HAT · Jan 19, 2006

Dante said:
that is all id ask....have it be competitiveope:

Hard for this one to not be Dante. These teams are mirror images of each other IMO.

Still have to lean to Denver though based on the intangibles.

Extra day, crowd, altitude, less travel, coaching record in CCG's, and post Indy let down.

(some would say Denver fits the let down category as well after knocking off the champs...but they've never really had a problem with NE so I don't think it fits)