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Originally Posted by trndobrd
Let's see...how to spin this?
When your team is -23 in giveaway/takeaway (last in the NFL, followed by the Browns at -15) your Defense has the advantage of the thing which stops all offenses from gaining yards, the Endzone.
The Raiders 7 Forced Fumbles was last in the NFL.
The Raiders were run on more than any other team in the NFL 542 times. The Raiders allowed 134 yards per game rushing (#25 in the NFL) while the Chiefs gave up 120.5 YPG (#18).
The Raiders gave up a league low 150.5 yards per game passing. They were followed closely by Defensive powerhouse Indy with 159.3 yards per game.
Oh, I know...the purpose of the Defense is to stop the other team from scoring, right?
Chiefs Defense gave up avg 19.7 points a game
Raiders Defense gave up avg 20.8 points a game
(NFL rankings SD#7, DEN#9, KC#11, OAK#18)
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I already told you that the worst O in the history of the NFL shell fielded last year contributed to the PPG and lots of Rushing attempts. Oakland's Defense is clearly better and they were the bright spot in a dismal year.