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Saints Or Packers: Who Would Win?
Contributor Written on December 12, 2009
LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 06: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints gives instructions against the Washington Redskins on December 6, 2009 at FedExField in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) Chris McGrath/Getty Images
Lately I have been under the impression that the Green Bay Packers are going to be the Super Bowl winners. I just watch them play and the seem so dominant, despite their upset loss to Tampa. I got some team stats together to see who would have the edge.
This is what I came up with.
Packers:
Total Defense: 1st 273.5
Passing Defense: 3rd 180.2
Rushing Defense: 4th 87.2
Total Offense: 6th 379.3
Passing Offense: 8th 262.2
Rushing Offense: 13th 117.1
Points Scored: 7th 323
Points Allowed: 8th 233
Opponent Toughness: 85-96
Saints:
Total Defense: 18th 343.9
Passing Defense: 22nd 230.0
Rushing Defense: 20th 113.9
Total Offense: 1st 429.0
Passing Offense: 3rd 286.4
Rushing Offense: 5th 142.6
Points Scored: 1st 440
Points Allowed: 16th 251
Opponent Toughness: 76-116
Of all of these stats I am most impressed with the Packers' passing defense. They exist in a division filled with air games. Brett Favre taking over Minnesota, Peterson is a lot less of a factor now. Matthew Stafford to Johnson in Detroit, they are a more successful offense than they seem; and Jay Cutler in Chicago, they like to throw the ball, but haven't been getting the job done very well. 6 games out of Green Bay's season goes from this.
Next, New Orleans has the 20th ranked rush defense. Ouch. But is that a complement or embarrassing. As I said for the Packers in being in a division of passing teams; the Saints too are in a division where the teams strive well. Twice a year they have to go up against Michael Turner who is the center of the Falcons' offense, then play the Carolina rushing duo twice a year. I'm not sure if I should look down on their ranking, or if I should consider them lucky to be as high as they are.
There is only a 9 game difference in their schedule difficulty, favoring Green Bay; but you have to remember that the Saints are the undefeated team. I think it could be deceiving since the Pack came along as a well-rounded team late this season. Their rookies are finally producing, and the offensive line has decided to protect Rodgers for a change.
All in all what I get out of it is...
The Packers #1 defense against the Saints #1 offense. Seems like a fair matchup right?
Well, how about the Saints 18th defense against the Packers #6 Offense?
That isn't to say that it would be a blowout, but in number talk Packers Win (38-35)
There is no doubt it would be a high scoring game, but my statements about Green Bay being underrated seem very accurate after doing some research.
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Personally, Snake likes this article. We'd match up well with the Saints as they don't play good D, and the Saints haven't met Dom Capers' blitzing zone LB scheme yet.
I'd rather face them in the playoffs then Minn. again.
Contributor Written on December 12, 2009
LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 06: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints gives instructions against the Washington Redskins on December 6, 2009 at FedExField in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) Chris McGrath/Getty Images
Lately I have been under the impression that the Green Bay Packers are going to be the Super Bowl winners. I just watch them play and the seem so dominant, despite their upset loss to Tampa. I got some team stats together to see who would have the edge.
This is what I came up with.
Packers:
Total Defense: 1st 273.5
Passing Defense: 3rd 180.2
Rushing Defense: 4th 87.2
Total Offense: 6th 379.3
Passing Offense: 8th 262.2
Rushing Offense: 13th 117.1
Points Scored: 7th 323
Points Allowed: 8th 233
Opponent Toughness: 85-96
Saints:
Total Defense: 18th 343.9
Passing Defense: 22nd 230.0
Rushing Defense: 20th 113.9
Total Offense: 1st 429.0
Passing Offense: 3rd 286.4
Rushing Offense: 5th 142.6
Points Scored: 1st 440
Points Allowed: 16th 251
Opponent Toughness: 76-116
Of all of these stats I am most impressed with the Packers' passing defense. They exist in a division filled with air games. Brett Favre taking over Minnesota, Peterson is a lot less of a factor now. Matthew Stafford to Johnson in Detroit, they are a more successful offense than they seem; and Jay Cutler in Chicago, they like to throw the ball, but haven't been getting the job done very well. 6 games out of Green Bay's season goes from this.
Next, New Orleans has the 20th ranked rush defense. Ouch. But is that a complement or embarrassing. As I said for the Packers in being in a division of passing teams; the Saints too are in a division where the teams strive well. Twice a year they have to go up against Michael Turner who is the center of the Falcons' offense, then play the Carolina rushing duo twice a year. I'm not sure if I should look down on their ranking, or if I should consider them lucky to be as high as they are.
There is only a 9 game difference in their schedule difficulty, favoring Green Bay; but you have to remember that the Saints are the undefeated team. I think it could be deceiving since the Pack came along as a well-rounded team late this season. Their rookies are finally producing, and the offensive line has decided to protect Rodgers for a change.
All in all what I get out of it is...
The Packers #1 defense against the Saints #1 offense. Seems like a fair matchup right?
Well, how about the Saints 18th defense against the Packers #6 Offense?
That isn't to say that it would be a blowout, but in number talk Packers Win (38-35)
There is no doubt it would be a high scoring game, but my statements about Green Bay being underrated seem very accurate after doing some research.
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Personally, Snake likes this article. We'd match up well with the Saints as they don't play good D, and the Saints haven't met Dom Capers' blitzing zone LB scheme yet.
I'd rather face them in the playoffs then Minn. again.
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