NFL interception rankings

[tecolote]

Cowboys are the 25th ranked pass defense in the NFL as measured by QB rating. It's a heck of a lot better measurement that the simplistic "yards allowed" measurement since it takes into account yards, ypa, TDs, Ints, etc.

The Cowboys are allowing opposing NFL passers a 97.7 rating which is terrible considering who've they've played against -- Russell Wison, Josh Freeman, Jay Cutler, etc

97.7 opposing QB rating!!!

It's far from the #1 pass D.

No, we have the #1 pass defense in the league as measured by the NFL. That is a vast improvement from last year, so saying that Carr and Mo weren't good pickups is disingenuous at best.

 

[KB1122]

One of my pet theories is that if you could come up with a way to single out and calculate the number of good interception opportunities that a team catches versus the number they drop, you would probably have a list pretty close to the order of finish at the end of the year.

We're trained to thinking of a defensive back breaking up a pass as automatically a good play, even if he should have had the pick but drops it. My theory is that that is actually a bad play.

Jenkins non-interception yesterday was a perfect example, as the next play was the Rice 50-yarder. That's a huge point swing, and ultimately the difference in the game. .

 

[tecolote]

It's a facade. You didnt watch Boldin shred Carr, or watch Ravens receivers run wide open all day and think to yourself you were watching the #1 pass defense in the league.

As a matter of fact, let's talk about how this statistic is misleading. Look at the other teams in the top 10 passing defense list.

-The Cowboys have the fewest pass attempts on them per game (26 attempted passes by opposing QB's) and its not even close. The Colts are getting 28 but everyone else is 32 and above and with the exception of the Colts, they are all still giving up less points per game.

-Look at long yardage plays. They've given up 16 passes of 20 yards or more, only 2 in the top 10 have given up more.

And again, look at your eyes. You know you're not watching the best pass defense in the NFL when you see these boys line up

You can't just pick and choose which stats are good and which are bad. Stats are stats, as people have said here, we are last in ints and that's that, and we are also the #1 pass defense.

 

[The Natural]

You can't just pick and choose which stats are good and which are bad. Stats are stats, as people have said here, we are last in ints and that's that, and we are also the #1 pass defense.

I'm pointing out its a misleading statistic. When teams are throwing the ball against you 7 less times then they are anyone else, its only logical to assume that you wont give up as many yards through the air.

 

[GoCowboysGo]

what is equally disturbing to me is that we are 25th in sacks with only 10 in 5 games. The argument that the investment in DB's was going to yield us increase pressure is falling flat on its face as well.

It's like trickle down economics, it just doesn't work and anyone thinking paying high dollars to skill position players while ignoring the trenches is fooling themselves (JJ).

 

[phildominator]

I'll take Carr/Claiborne over what we previously had anyday...even though Carr/Claiborne haven't yielded overwhelming results thus far, at least they are contesting passes.

Last year, it'd be 3rd & 3 and Newman would be 10-15 yards off the LOS.

 

[tecolote]

I'm pointing out its a misleading statistic. When teams are throwing the ball against you 7 less times then they are anyone else, its only logical to assume that you wont give up as many yards through the air.

But it is also logical to asume you have less ints. No?

 

[GoCowboysGo]

Cowboys are the 25th ranked pass defense in the NFL as measured by QB rating. It's a heck of a lot better measurement that the simplistic "yards allowed" measurement since it takes into account yards, ypa, TDs, Ints, etc.

The Cowboys are allowing opposing NFL passers a 97.7 rating which is terrible considering who've they've played against -- Russell Wison, Josh Freeman, Jay Cutler, etc

97.7 opposing QB rating!!!

It's far from the #1 pass D.

So, when people here say "we make the opposing QB's look like HOF'ers", it's actually statistically correct? Wow!

 

[GoCowboysGo]

But it is also logical to asume you have less ints. No?

Maybe less interceptions, but none (out of our DBs?)

 

[The Natural]

But it is also logical to asume you have less ints. No?

If QB's are attempting less passes against your D then yes it is logical to have less ints. As in less passes = less opportunities for interceptions. But put it into context, look at the disparity between the Cowboys passing yards allowed per game vs several other teams in the top 10. It's minimal. Look at the difference in yards allowed per game in the top 10, it varies from 4 to 8 to 13 to 90. (Not to mention the Cowboys have played 1 less game than 6 of those teams) The disparity between the interceptions the Cowboys create compared to the rest of the league is not minimal, its an embarrassment.

 

[phildominator]

You can't just pick and choose which stats are good and which are bad. Stats are stats, as people have said here, we are last in ints and that's that, and we are also the #1 pass defense.

That's all it is -- a statistic. However, 1 INT in 5 games is not good.

Even if we have the #1 defense in yardage given up, you want to create more turnovers.

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Just like Romo having the statistic of 5 INTs in one game. Even if we have the #1 passing yards offense, it's just not acceptable to have 5 INTS in one game.

 

[Diogenes]

This is a turnover driven league. Outside of wins and losses, it's probably the most telling statistic. If you generate more turnovers than your opponent, you win more often than not. It's not rocket science. There is no spinning the fact that we only have one int this season and zero by a DB for 11 straight games.

Also, I've been saying forever that using yards gained/given up as the official NFL stat for ranking offenses and defenses is frivolous at best. If they are going make it that simple-minded, why not just use points? After all, it's all about who scores the most points, not who gains the most yards.

 

[EvilJerry88]

#1 pass defense in the NFL.

http://www.nfl.com/stats/categorystats?tabSeq=2&defensiveStatisticCategory=TEAM_PASSING&conference=ALL&role=OPP&season=2012&seasonType=REG&d-447263-s=PASSING_NET_YARDS_GAME_AVG&d-447263-o=1&d-447263-n=1

How 'bout them apples.

Because of yards? That's BS.

Look at Completion percentage - (lowest)

#1 Philadelphia 53%
#2 Texans 54%
#3 Cards 54%

#18 Dallas 62.3%

Interceptions -

#1 Chicago 13 (Romo)
#2 NYG 11
#3 Falcons 10
#3 Browns 10

#32 Dallas Cowboys 1

Passer Rating (lowest) -

#1 Chicago Bears (Again thanks to Mr. Romo) 60.0
#2 Philadelphia 69
#3 Arizona 71

#24 Dallas 98 ..... (8th worst in the league)

Look at efficiency and consistency of those defenses. Also take a gander at their competition and the the amount of times they're thrown against as well as the situations the defenses are put in because of turnover prone offenses (cough cough Eagles).

Dallas does NOT have the best pass defense in the NFL.

But why then is the reason the Dallas Cowboys have the honor of owning the empty stat of fewest pass yards a game (which you can see is clearly NOT because of an efficient D)?

That would be because Dallas has had........ wait for it...... wait for it...... the FEWEST PASSES ATTEMPTED ON THEIR DEFENSE IN THE LEAGUE.

That's right... 130 attempts.... 26 attempts a game........LOWEST IN THE LEAGUE.

Rob Ryan = Overrated

Secondary = Underachieving

HOW BOUT THEM APPLES.

 

[tecolote]

If QB's are attempting less passes against your D then yes it is logical to have less ints. As in less passes = less opportunities for interceptions. But put it into context, look at the disparity between the Cowboys passing yards allowed per game vs several other teams in the top 10. It's minimal. Look at the difference in yards allowed per game in the top 10, it varies from 4 to 8 to 13 to 90. The disparity between the interceptions the Cowboys create compared to the rest of the league is an embarrassment.

It's obvious we need more ints, to only have one and by a LB is pathetic. I was just making the point that our pass defense is vastly improved from last year, and that has a lot to do with the offseason adquisitions.

 

[tecolote]

That's all it is -- a statistic. However, 1 INT in 5 games is not good.

Even if we have the #1 defense in yardage given up, you want to create more turnovers.

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Just like Romo having the statistic of 5 INTs in one game. Even if we have the #1 passing yards offense, it's just not acceptable to have 5 INTS in one game.

I totally agree on both points. Just pointing out our secondary is much better than last year.

 

[tecolote]

Because of yards? That's BS.


But why then is the reason the Dallas Cowboys have the honor of owning the empty stat of fewest pass yards a game (which you can see is clearly NOT because of an efficient D)?

That would be because Dallas has had........ wait for it...... wait for it...... the FEWEST PASSES ATTEMPTED ON THEIR DEFENSE IN THE LEAGUE.

That's right... 130 attempts.... 26 attempts a game........LOWEST IN THE LEAGUE.

Rob Ryan = Overrated

Secondary = Underachieving

HOW BOUT THEM APPLES.

Do you know what that gets you....wait for it.....wait for it.......FEWER INTERCEPTIONS.

See what I did there. Again, stats are stats and right now, according to the NFL, the Cowboys have the #1 pass D in the league. Deal with it.

 

[Zordon]

Do you know what that gets you....wait for it.....wait for it.......FEWER INTERCEPTIONS.

See what I did there. Again, stats are stats and right now, according to the NFL, the Cowboys have the #1 pass D in the league. Deal with it.

lol you don't get it. this secondary was revamped to MAKE PLAYS. you don't spend that kind of money and draft picks for solid defense, you are paying for INTERCEPTIONS and COVERAGE SACKS. we are doing neither. ZERO INTERCEPTIONS in 5 games from the secondary.

 

[Little Jr]

The d has been fine til the ravens game. The #1 objective is to keep the other team from scoring. The have done that up til the ravens game.

 

[The Natural]

The d has been fine til the ravens game. The #1 objective is to keep the other team from scoring. The have done that up til the ravens game.

So Cutler and Marshall running a train on this defense never happened?

 

[Deep_Freeze]

Great thread that blames the CBs while ignoring our terrible safety play.

CBs need support, and we don't give them any with our safety play.....you want playmaking in the secondary.....add a safety who is a playmaker.