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2480525, Best defense in the NFL
Posted by will_5198, Wed Dec-31-69 07:00 PM

Poll question: Best defense in the NFL

Poll result (15 votes)
Denver Broncos (8 votes)Vote
Arizona Cardinals (4 votes)Vote
Carolina Panthers (1 votes)Vote
Seattle Seahawks (1 votes)Vote
New York Jets (1 votes)Vote

  

2480527, I just created the poll to argue that it's Denver
Posted by will_5198, Thu Oct-01-15 04:36 PM
- 259 yards allowed per game (1st)
- 176 passing yards allowed per game (1st)
- 58.0 opposing passer rating (1st)
- 4.2 yards allowed per play (1st)
- 19 percent third down conversion rate allowed (1st)

they're tied for third in sacks (11) but their pass rush is ridiculous. as long as their linebackers come to play, they're going to carry Peyton to at least one playoff win by themselves.
2480532, And just think how much *better* this defense could be under Tebow.
Posted by Frank Longo, Thu Oct-01-15 04:49 PM
NEVER FORGET
2480557, And all that has been with a bottom 1/3 offense
Posted by LA2Philly, Thu Oct-01-15 06:41 PM
Imagine if that offense actually picks up some steam and the defense is able to play to its greatest strengths (the pass rush in particular, as you mentioned)
2480561, They haven't really been challenged though
Posted by Nick Has a Problem...Seriously, Thu Oct-01-15 06:51 PM
They have played some of the weaker offensive teams so far
2480567, none of them have
Posted by will_5198, Thu Oct-01-15 07:13 PM
Seattle played @ Green Bay, so there's that. but they also gave up 31 points to Foles and Co.

Carolina has had to face: Blake Bortles, Ryan Mallett, Luke McCown.

the Jets shut down the Colts and Arizona did the same against New Orleans, but both those offenses look a lot worse than last year. in between those games they've played some bad quarterbacks and bad teams.
2480559, Bradley muthafuckin Roby..from DB U..aka *THE* Ohio State University
Posted by guru0509, Thu Oct-01-15 06:50 PM
game-winning fumble return for a touchdown last week,

& a clutch acrobatic interception vs the Lions to help ice the game.

2480776, voted Arizona
Posted by HecticHavoc, Sat Oct-03-15 02:56 AM
opponents first downs: Denver-53 Arizona-46
opponent touchdowns: Denver-6 Arizona-4

AZ defense is on the field longer by about two minutes per game so Denver has the slightly better yardage stats

Denver has a +6 turnover ratio to Arizona +3. AZ D has 3 TDs and Denver D has 2.

its probably Denver but the argument is there for the Cardinals.

2480777, RE: Best defense in the NFL
Posted by COOLEHMAGAZINE, Sat Oct-03-15 03:02 AM
I know that it won't be Arizona at the end of the year.

They were getting rolled up on by an awful Bears team before Jimmy Clausen took over and lack top end edge rushers.
2480922, I dunno, they are deep/balanced
Posted by ConcreteCharlie, Sun Oct-04-15 02:33 AM
Denver seems a little more imposing but I wouldn't say the Cardinals are not built to last.
2480792, FWIW FOA sez
Posted by smutsboy, Sat Oct-03-15 11:01 AM
1. Denver
2. NYJ
3. Arizona

http://www.footballoutsiders.com/stats/teamdef
2480892, Buffalo
Posted by cereffusion, Sat Oct-03-15 08:33 PM
2489718, Godgers just had the worst game of his career against Denver
Posted by will_5198, Mon Nov-02-15 02:51 AM
literally, the worst performance he's ever had as a starter (minus two games he left early with injuries).
2512804, Carolina vs. Denver
Posted by will_5198, Sun Jan-24-16 09:56 PM
although we all know the real answer is Denver. good gracious Cam would be unstoppable with the Broncos' pass rush and corners.
2516659, ^
Posted by will_5198, Mon Feb-08-16 03:51 AM
where are these guys all-time? relentless pass rush and three corners who can play man-free against any offense in the league. plus they had the best run defense in the league.
2516731, plus a D coordinator who knows what he's doing
Posted by Deebot, Mon Feb-08-16 11:02 AM
2516870, good point, Son of Bum has been key
Posted by will_5198, Mon Feb-08-16 01:07 PM
Denver held Pittsburgh, New England and Carolina to a 17 percent (7/42) conversion rate on third downs this postseason. that is unfathomable.