Defense Spending

[mraynrand]

Below is a list of the Packers' weighted defensive DVOA rankings, along with defensive spending rankings (active roster cap) by year:

2016: 23; 6
2015: 14; 5
2014: 18; 4
2013: 29; 6

Here's ranking by points allowed (since Capers is noted for preventing 'big plays' which translates into more points)

2016: 21
2015: 12
2014: 13
2013: 24

[pbmax]

Here's ranking by points allowed (since Capers is noted for preventing 'big plays' which translates into more points)

2016: 21
2015: 12
2014: 13
2013: 24

Point totals are better than yardage, but still dependent on the offense and ST to some degree.

DVOA is the better overall measure though its far from perfect. There was nothing wrong with two of those defenses in the playoffs.