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Originally Posted by Couch-Potato
ESPN is ALSO claiming that the Eagles Defense is better despite the statistics presented indicated Chiefs are ahead?
The Chiefs are tied for third in the NFL with 31 sacks on defense. Is their pass rush actually better than the Eagles this season?
Walder: No, no, no. While the Chiefs have one more sack than the Eagles' 30, Philadelphia has superior pass rush overall. Led by players like Haason Reddick, Josh Sweat and Jalen Carter, Philadelphia has a 53.7% pass rush win rate (fifth best) -- compared to the Chiefs way down at 35.5% (27th).
So why do the Chiefs have more sacks, even if it's a slight difference? One reason is that they use blitzes and simulated pressures at higher than average rates, and both are effective tools. Kansas City has recorded a 9.9% sack rate when blitzing and 15.1% sack rate using simulated pressure this season. Don't get me wrong, they deserve credit for the sacks and the schematics. But if you're looking for the best pass rush in this game, it will be wearing green.
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I remember the days when we would say that the key to winning the game was to have the best defense. Then a team with a better quarterback would beat us.