Some Commanders vs. Pats statistics

[EndGame]

One of the many local Commanders fans told me the other day that, "The Pats haven't faced a defense like the Commanders this season". I'll grant the Skins that their defense is playing well. They are ranked #1 after all, but I reminded the guy that the offense stinks. He pointed out that the Bears offense stunk last season too. Sorry, Washington ... this Commanders team's defense isn't half as good as the Bears' D was last season. And, this New England team has a pretty damned good defense too.

Setting the defenses aside, though ... here are some hysterical statistics about the Skins and Pats this weekend:

Number of TDs thrown by Jason Campbell this season: 5
Number of TDs thrown by Tom Brady last weekend: 6

Number of TDs thrown by Tom Brady this season: 27
Number of TDs of any kind by the Commanders: 14

Total number of Jason Campbell TDs to Commanders WRs this season: 0

My prediction for the game:
Pats: 35
Skins: 7

The Skins will keep the Pats from scoring 50 on them, but it won't matter ... since they themselves will only get a garbage time TD.

 

[Mansta54]

I like the Pats 41-17

 

[SibannacRex]

And, this New England team has a pretty damned good defense too.

I think the defense is NE's achille's heal. They are not as good as people think. In fact, I think the Colts defense is much better.

 

[Tusan_Homichi]

I think the defense is NE's achille's heal. They are not as good as people think. In fact, I think the Colts defense is much better.

 

[Mansta54]

I think the defense is NE's achille's heal. They are not as good as people think. In fact, I think the Colts defense is much better.

Not against Wash. sorry offense, they are 25th and absolutely terrible and they can't score. This game won't be close..

 

[HogsRLegends]

I think the defense is NE's achille's heal. They are not as good as people think. In fact, I think the Colts defense is much better.

Since when have the Colts had a defense?

 

[Tusan_Homichi]

Since when have the Colts had a defense?

Since the playoffs last year. This year they're even better.

 

[tomson75]

Since when have the Colts had a defense?

Since Bob Sanders happened. He's the media's safety du jour this year.

 

[Mansta54]

Since Bob Sanders happened. He's the media's safety du jour this year.

He's very good and he's all over the field..

 

[Tusan_Homichi]

The Colts defense is really good this year

They are 3rd in the NFL in defense (yards)
They are 1st in the NFL in passing defense (yards)
They are 14th in the NFL in rushing defense (yards)
They are 4th in the NFL in scoring defense

What this tells me is that they have the personnel to perhaps match up with the Patriots strength which is their passing game.

 

[tomson75]

He's very good and he's all over the field..

He's definitely all over the field...the very good part is just your opinion. I'd say he's better than average. Polomalu part duex.

 

[VACowboy]

Actually, Washington's defense isn't ranked #1. It's #5. And that doesn't nearly tell the entire story. It always cracks me up when people use generic statistical rankings to prove a point. Anyone can find stats to "prove" anything they want.

Lets look a little closer.

The Skins are ranked #5 defensively. Dallas, #7. 19 is the difference in yards per game given up by the respective clubs, the stat on which the NFL's defensive rankings are based. The truth of the matter is, Dallas gives up less yardage per play than Washington, 4.8 and 5, respectively. The Skins give up 3.5 yards per rush; The Cowboys come in at a tenth of a yard more, 3.6. The touted Commander secondary allows its opponents to complete 59.6% of their passes. The much maligned Cowboys, 58%. Dallas is tied for first in the league in interceptions while Washington ranks eighth. Lastly, Dallas has the #2 defense and #1 offense in the NFC. The Skins, #1 and #12.

Statistically speaking, who impresses YOU more?

 

[EndGame]

Actually, Washington's defense isn't ranked #1. It's #5.

Washington's defense is actually ranked #1 in the NFC ... not the NFL. They are, in fact, ranked 5th in the league. My mistake. I actually wasn't interested in digging into the numbers. It was more of an illustration that, yes, Washington's defense is playing well.

 

[NMfan]

The Skins are ranked #5 defensively. Dallas, #7. 19 is the difference in yards per game given up by the respective clubs, the stat on which the NFL's defensive rankings are based. The truth of the matter is, Dallas gives up less yardage per play than Washington, 4.8 and 5, respectively. The Skins give up 3.5 yards per rush; The Cowboys come in at a tenth of a yard more, 3.6. The touted Commander secondary allows its opponents to complete 59.6% of their passes. The much maligned Cowboys, 58%. Dallas is tied for first in the league in interceptions while Washington ranks eighth. Lastly, Dallas has the #2 defense and #1 offense in the NFC. The Skins, #1 and #12.

Statistically speaking, who impresses YOU more?

Good work. And that's after Washington has play one less game and we have played the Pats.

 

[VACowboy]

Washington's defense is actually ranked #1 in the NFC ... not the NFL. They are, in fact, ranked 5th in the league. My mistake. I actually wasn't interested in digging into the numbers. It was more of an illustration that, yes, Washington's defense is playing well.

I didn't mean to be critical. I just had this discussion with a Commander-loving friend who told me Dallas won't make the SB because "defense wins championships." It got me a little wound up.

 

[Mansta54]

Actually, Washington's defense isn't ranked #1. It's #5. And that doesn't nearly tell the entire story. It always cracks me up when people use generic statistical rankings to prove a point. Anyone can find stats to "prove" anything they want.

Lets look a little closer.

The Skins are ranked #5 defensively. Dallas, #7. 19 is the difference in yards per game given up by the respective clubs, the stat on which the NFL's defensive rankings are based. The truth of the matter is, Dallas gives up less yardage per play than Washington, 4.8 and 5, respectively. The Skins give up 3.5 yards per rush; The Cowboys come in at a tenth of a yard more, 3.6. The touted Commander secondary allows its opponents to complete 59.6% of their passes. The much maligned Cowboys, 58%. Dallas is tied for first in the league in interceptions while Washington ranks eighth. Lastly, Dallas has the #2 defense and #1 offense in the NFC. The Skins, #1 and #12.

Statistically speaking, who impresses YOU more?

Nice job dude!!!

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

Number of TDs thrown by Jason Campbell this season: 5
Number of TDs thrown by Tom Brady last weekend: 6

Number of TDs thrown by Tom Brady this season: 27
Number of TDs of any kind by the Commanders: 14

Total number of Jason Campbell TDs to Commanders WRs this season: 0

I got some sidebar stats for you

Number of TDs thrown by Jason Campbell this season: 5
Marion Barber - 5 TD

Number of TDs of any kind by the Commanders: 14
Tony Romo - 16 TD
Number of TDs of any kind by the Cowboys: 27

 

[Mansta54]

I got some sidebar stats for you

Number of TDs thrown by Jason Campbell this season: 5
Marion Barber - 5 TD

Number of TDs of any kind by the Commanders: 14
Tony Romo - 16 TD
Number of TDs of any kind by the Cowboys: 27

Man I luv when you guys post these awesome stats.. Just luv it, good work..:laugh2:

 

[Bizwah]

With the Sunday Ticket, I can watch all of our rivals play. I've seen all of Washington's games this year. I've gotta say, their defense is good. It's not great, but it's pretty good. I think ours will be better by the end of the year. We'll finally have our secondary healthy, and Tank will provide some much needed depth at NT.

Plus, we're getting more and more comfortable in Wade's system.

 

[VACowboy]

I've seen all the Skins' games too, and their defense does look good. They look a lot beteer than we do, IMHO. The difference is, we've given up a lot more TD passes than they have. Third-down percentage is also an issue. The Washington D gets off the field 8% more often on third down than we do.