BEHIND THE NUMBERS: Q4 REPORT ~ DEFENSE

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Behind the Numbers - BEHIND THE NUMBERS: Q4 REPORT ~ DEFENSE

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Posted On: 1/10/07

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Scot Kleinfeld

The Ravens Defense enters the playoffs ranked #1 in the NFL. The numbers below show a unit that really has only one weakness…its secondary. If the Defense can maintain its outstanding level of play during the post season the Ravens will be extremely difficult to beat.

In case you missed the articles reviewing the first, second and third quarters, let me explain how these statistics were created.

This article analyzes the disparity in key statistical categories between the 2006 Ravens and the eleven other playoff teams in the NFL. I compiled the Defensive numbers and found the average of the 2006 playoff teams. I then compared those averages to the stats of the 2006 Ravens through the sixteen regular season games. The table below lists nine key defensive categories and how the Ravens compare to the other playoff teams.

DEFENSE:
Statistic	2006 Playoff teams average	2006 Ravens	% Difference (+ / -)
Rush yards per game	117	75.9	+ 54.2%

Points allowed	19.1	12.6	+ 51.6%

Sacks	40.2	60	+ 49.3%

Turnovers forced	30.1	40	+ 32.9%

3^{rd down conversion %}	^37.5%	^28.8%	^{+ 30.2%}

^{Total defense}	^314.8	^264.1	^{+ 19.2%}

^{Time of Possession}	^29:12	^27:12	^{+ 7.4%}

^{Pass completion %}	^58.6%	^54.8%	^{+ 6.9%}

^{Pass yards per game}	^197.8	^188.2	^{+ 5.1%}

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Posted On: 1/10/07

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