2.2 ypc

[patchick]

Granted that the Chargers are a pass-first team and played from behind much of the game, it's still a noteworthy stat:

The Pats allowed Chargers runners only 2.2 yard per carry (1.7 if you include quarterback scrambles).

That's two outstanding run-stopping performances in two games since the Wilfork-Warren-Deaderick line debuted.

 

[Patspsycho]

Granted that the Chargers are a pass-first team and played from behind much of the game, it's still a noteworthy stat:

The Pats allowed Chargers runners only 2.2 yard per carry (1.7 if you include quarterback scrambles).

That's two outstanding run-stopping performances in two games since the Wilfork-Warren-Deaderick line debuted.

Who knew how much of a difference swinging Wilfork out to his natural position would make? Chargers tried to counter by the run up the middle but ran into the teeth of the LB corp.

 

[Mack Herron]

Great job, but bigger test next week. Plus, I fear for Brady.

 

[convertedpatsfan]

I like Wilfork at end and Deaderick played well. Just wondering if Warren is a decent nose option. Would love if Brace could fill that spot since he was originally drafted to play there. But hard to argue with the results.

 

[Fencer]

played from behind much of the game,

I wonder if that increases or decreases YPC.

Decreasing factor: A higher fraction of your runs are on short-yardage downs.

Increasing factor: You at least have the potential for draw plays and the like.

I vote decrease in this case, as you were suggesting.

 

[Kontradiction]

Deaderick is getting better game by game at DE. I'm really liking what he's brought to the table so far this season.