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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.he bemoans 8 of 16 on 3rd down (still means they made 8 stops) and heaps praise on the offense that was 1 of 13...........
the guy is obviously starting with 'I like some body' and reverse-engineering things from there
On offense the NFL range for 3rd down percentage is 49% (Colts) to 25% (Raiders). The Pats rank 13th at 41% (68/165) - ironically, just ahead of Pittsburgh.
On defense the range is from 30% (Ravens) to 49% (Colts - funny that they're best and worst in this category). The Pats rank 29th (67/150) with 45%, better than only the Bengals, Chiefs and Colts.
The inability to convert third down on offense against the Steelers was an anomaly. The point about the Pats not being able to make stops on third down, which has been brought up on multiple threads, is a fact - and a huge concern that is in need of being addressed this off-season.
NFL Stats
On offense the NFL range for 3rd down percentage is 49% (Colts) to 25% (Raiders). The Pats rank 13th at 41% (68/165) - ironically, just ahead of Pittsburgh.
On defense the range is from 30% (Ravens) to 49% (Colts - funny that they're best and worst in this category). The Pats rank 29th (67/150) with 45%, better than only the Bengals, Chiefs and Colts.
The inability to convert third down on offense against the Steelers was an anomaly. The point about the Pats not being able to make stops on third down, which has been brought up on multiple threads, is a fact - and a huge concern that is in need of being addressed this off-season.
NFL Stats
Yeah, 3rd downs have been a weakness for the Pats' defense all year while a strength for the offense all year. I still think third down conversion percentages are the most underrated stats in the league.
yes but iam sure the colts red zone D is rated much higher which why they are being kept in games . a classic case of bend but not break.
yes but iam sure the colts red zone D is rated much higher which why they are being kept in games . a classic case of bend but not break.
Agreed, but the red zone stats still fall a bit short in my opinion.Yeah, that was the missing piece of analysis in this article -- red zone offense and defense.