Washington Pass Defense (1 Viewer)

[redjake]

While looking at whether or not I want to start Austin I started digging into Washington's pass D this season and noticed a significant split:

1st 7 Games

WR1 9/134/0.7

WR2 4/68/0.6

TE 6/64/0.6

Total 27/340/2.3

Last 3 Games

WR1 4/68/0.0

WR2 3/34/0.3

TE 5/45/0.3

Total 19/209/1.3

Now, to be clear, Washington's schedule in those first 7 games included some solid quarterbacks and receivers (Brees, AJ Green, Vincent Jackson, White/Jones, Harvin, Cruz/Nicks) and the last 3 not so much (Carolina/Philly). PIT's in there, too, but Ben threw 3 TDs.

So, at first glance, it might be quickly written off simply by pointing to the schedule, but can anyone tell me if there were any significant changes in Washington's defense between WK7 and WK8 that might have at least a little something to do with the discrepancy?

 

[duaneok66]

It probably wasn't as bad as it looked. I track DVOA ratings (footballoutsiders.com) and they have been midpack for the last several weeks. Right now their pass defense is 16th. You nailed it, it was more about the opponent.

 

[Maven]

fools gold, theyve played some cupcakes.

 

[duaneok66]

before those cupcake games, everyone advised people to play the ff players on those cupcake squads.

 

[otb_lifer]

Mr. two games under 100 yards passing himself, "Sister" Christian Ponder rang these guys up for 350 and a few tugs ... in Washington. Oooffahhh.