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Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501
You need to put up points when asked to. And in many instances, it's because you're playing an offensive powerhouse with a shitty defense.
Joe Flacco is 9-4 in the playoffs. He has thrown under 200 yards 7 times. Big Ben is 10-4 in the playoffs. He has thrown under 230 yards 8 times and only has ONE 300+ yard passing game in the playoffs. In Eli's first Super Bowl run, his highest yardage total was 255 yards.
A balanced football team with an efficient QB who makes big plays in big moments is still a terrific model for this modern NFL.
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I think we're pretty much on the same page. You're talking about some pretty damn good defenses there, and like I've said, if you don't have elite QB play, you need an elite defense. When Baltimore wasn't top 5 in defense last season, Flacco had to put up 280+ yards 3 of 4 games.