Panthers at Saints Statistical Snapshot

[Jeremy Igo]

Items of note: 

 

Saints have the #2 offense in the league and playing on their home turf. Not an easy task to stop. 

This game showcases two top 5 rushing offenses. 

Drew Brees does not get sacked often. Cam more than average. 

Panthers win in the 3rd down efficiency category. 

Saints defense is slightly above average overall, which is all they have ever needed with their offense over the years. 

[E CaT PanTHer 2]

a great defense trumps a great offense, ala seahawks/broncos and broncos/panthers. 

also, the one stat that will be the difference maker is 3rd down efficiency. Keeping drives alive and keeping Brees and company off the field is paramount.

Ron, this is the one game where TOP actually matters. don't fug it up by calling bombs on 3rd and 1. 

[Khyber53]

We have the personnel, we have the skill. The question is do we have the will?

[Snake]

Games like this is were Rivera is extremely good. Control the Top, run down the defense, and don't give yards with penalties. Brees want make many mistakes because he never has. It will come down to what defense can make more plays. Our playoffs def start Sunday. 

[ncsfinest21]

While great defense beats great offense, it doesnt account for the familiarity between the two teams. Brees knows our wicknesses. We have to just lock down on defense and disguise coverage better. Alot of show blitz and drop in coverage and stopping the run.

[Pantha-kun]

I'll hate it if we start the game off with 2 carries up the middle with stewart for -4 yards . If they're going to insist on forcing Stew the whole game despite it not working its just going to put us in 3rd and longs all game long.

[electro's horse]

applebees is doing dollar long islands for december so statistically i know where im watching the game

[Jeremy Igo]

21 minutes ago, electro's horse said:

applebees is doing dollar long islands for december so statistically i know where im watching the game

So the long island version of this then.

Enjoy.

[rippadonn]

This isn't the same team N.O. played earlier. These guys are playing with heart. The offense has been focused on speed with the departure of KB. McCaffrey has adjusted to the speed of the NFL and is getting more production. The defense is the rock of this franchise. All the offense has to do is not f' it up.

[electro's horse]

56 minutes ago, Jeremy Igo said:

So the long island version of this then.

Enjoy.

i aint trying to impress anyone

[Pantha-kun]

McCaffrey is only averaging 12 touches a game. He should be  averaging about 20 instead imo

[beastson]

25 minutes ago, Pantha-kun said:

McCaffrey is only averaging 12 touches a game. He should be  averaging about 20 instead imo

Should we go to him early and often? I think so

[Darvinsun]

I know one thing CAP better be active and get more than 3 carries.

[XOBlackxJokerOX]

Fozzy needs to remain inactive if it's going to keep Armah out of the game. We need the kid.