Texans defense by the numbers

J.R. · 10-18-2010, 08:06 PM

http://blogs.chron.com/fantasyfootba...se_oh_its.html

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Through 6 games this season, the Texans defense looks like this (NFL ranking in parenthesis):

Points Allowed: 27.8 (31st)
Total Yards Allowed: 410.5 (31st)
Rush Yds Allowed: 104.3 (13th)
Pass Yds Allowed: 306.2 (32nd)

Pretty terrible, huh? Here are some other numbers to grind on:

Total yards allowed on all first downs:142 (32nd)
3rd downs allowed: 38.7% (16th)
Completion % against: 68.9 (31st)
Yards allowed per pass attempt: 8.2 (31st)
Pass TDs allowed:14 (32nd)
Interceptions: 4 (Tied with 21-27)
Sacks: 10 (Tied with 22-24)
QB Rating against: 106.3 (30th)

Let's take a look at each QB the Texans have faced and how the Texans did against that QB and how that QB did against all of the other teams they have faced minus their game stats against the Texans.

* The passing yardage for "season" is total passing yds minus sack yds and does not include their game against the Texans. The passing yardage for the Texans game is also figured with passing yards minus sack yardage. The QB Rating does include the Texans game.

Peyton Manning
Season: 293 yards / 10 TDs / 2 INTs / QB Rtg - 103.4 / 66.5% comp.
vs HOU: 419 yards / 3 TDs / 0 INTs / QB Rtg - 109.8 / 70.2% comp.

Donovan McNabb
Season: 212 yards / 4 TDs / 5 INTs / QB Rtg - 78.8 / 54.8%
vs HOU: 403 yards / 1 TDs / 0 INTs / QB Rtg - 119.0 / 73.7%

Tony Romo
Season: 310 yards / 8 TDs / 7 INTs / QB Rtg - 93.6 / 68%
vs HOU: 284 yards / 2 TDs / 0 INTs / QB Rtg - 127.6 / 76.7%

Bruce Gradkowski
Season: 170 yards / 2 TDs / 2 INTs / QB Rtg - 71.1 / 46%
vs HOU: 245 yards / 2 TDs / 2 INTs / QB Rtg - 78.8 / 61.5%

Eli Manning
Season: 222 yards / 7 TDs / 6 INTs / QB Rtg - 86.2 / 64.8%
vs HOU: 297 yards / 3 TDs / 2 INTs / QB Rtg - 89.1 / 64.3%

Matt Cassel
Season: 158 yards / 4 TDs / 3 INTs / QB Rtg - 84.5 / 54%
vs HOU: 189 yards / 3 TDs / 0 INTs / QB Rtg - 122.9 / 69%

* On average, QBs can expect to throw for 78.6 more yards per game when they get to play the Texans. The median yardage allowed per game over the opposing team's passing yardage is 75 yards.

* On average, QBs can expect to complete passes at a 10.2% higher clip than when they aren't playing the Texans.

* The Texans have held only one team below their average total passing yards per game, and that team was Dallas. Oh, and by "held", I mean gave up the highest QB Rating and completion percentage of any QB they've faced all season to Tony Romo and didn't face much passing in the second half since the Cowboys had the game locked down.

* Every single QB on the list had a higher QB Rating against the Texans than their season average.

* The Texans have give up 2 passing TDs or more in five of their six games this year and only have interceptions in two of their six games.

It is impossible for the Texans to make the playoffs if their secondary and overall defense continues to play this poorly. I'm glad they are 4-2, but we all know they were a 4th and 10 completion for a TD and dramatic comeback in the 4th quarter away from losing the Redskins and Chiefs games. Hopefully those games will be deciding factors in a playoff run, but right now they simply serve to show how lucky the Texans are to be 4-2 despite their poor showing against the pass and how tenuous that record really is.

BrooksBall · 10-18-2010, 11:05 PM

Has there ever been a 4-2 team with these kinds of horrific defensive numbers?

Cannonball · 10-18-2010, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BrooksBall

Has there ever been a 4-2 team with these kinds of horrific defensive numbers?

I know that the 1995 Altanta Falcons have the record for giving up the most passing yards in a season. They were 4-2 in their first 6 games. They ended up 9-7 and made the playoffs. They were giving up 280 a game over the first 6 but they got worse and gave up an average of 330 over their last 5. Overall, they gave up 284 a game on the season.

Blatz · 10-18-2010, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BrooksBall

Has there ever been a 4-2 team with these kinds of horrific defensive numbers?

What about The Colts prior to 2003? I'm not saying they were this bad but it seems like they were all offense and no defense. (That's just from memory) You could say the same for the Texans but they really have no defense which is really sad considering who they have on that side of the ball.

BrooksBall · 10-19-2010, 12:17 AM

If you had to give a percentage of blame to the players vs. defensive coaches, how would you break it down?

50/50?

Or is it mostly on the players (and GM and scouts by extension)? Do we simply lack the talent?

Or is it mostly on the defensive coaches? Do they simply not to how to utilize/motivate the personnel?

I haven't a clue. What do y'all think?

Mr. Clutch · 10-19-2010, 12:21 AM

The Texans will just have to keep putting up 35 ppg.

david_rocket · 10-19-2010, 12:35 AM

The Texans are like the Suns, no defense, but scores a lot.
No matter if they score 30 points against you each game, if you score 31 you win.

But I agree this is an awful defensive, and if your offense isnt clicking in the game then you are not going to win.

BrooksBall · 10-19-2010, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Clutch

The Texans will just have to keep putting up 35 ppg.

If that truly is the case, Kubiak and crew need to figure out a way to start putting up more of those points earlier in games. This degree of 4th quarter magic obviously won't hold up, esp. as we face some tougher opponents.

Cannonball · 10-19-2010, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by BrooksBall

If you had to give a percentage of blame to the players vs. defensive coaches, how would you break it down?

50/50?

Or is it mostly on the players (and GM and scouts by extension)? Do we simply lack the talent?

Or is it mostly on the defensive coaches? Do they simply not to how to utilize/motivate the personnel?

I haven't a clue. What do y'all think?

We definitely lack talent in the secondary, or at least experienced talent. The fact that we don't have enough players in the secondary who are ready to be full time starters is in the management.

Kareem Jackson has sucked but it's hard to make an impact at corner as a rookie. The fact that we don't have 2 starting caliber CB's on the roster that would allow him to take a backseat for a season while he adjusts isn't his fault.

There's talent on the D Line and in the linebacking corp, but they're underperforming. That's partly on the players and partly on the coaches.

I'll say it's 40% management simply because leaving holes in the secondary going into the season has a trickle down effect to other areas of the defense (ie, afraid to blitz and putting too much pressure on the line to get consistent pressure on the QB with a 4 man rush). Then it's 30/30 or 35/25 coaches and players.

vinsensual · 10-19-2010, 01:24 AM

The front four needs to wake up. Pressure will create opportunities for turnovers and raise the confidence of the secondary. KJ will get all the talent beaten out of him if he alone is giving up 100+ yards a game.

Mr. Clutch · 10-19-2010, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by BrooksBall

If that truly is the case, Kubiak and crew need to figure out a way to start putting up more of those points earlier in games. This degree of 4th quarter magic obviously won't hold up, esp. as we face some tougher opponents.

Pass to set up the run.

RocketMania1991 · 10-19-2010, 01:45 AM

Our defense reminds me of

Wait a minute........

Behad · 10-19-2010, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by RocketMania1991

Our defense reminds me of

Wait a minute........

Do you mean paper thin and easily ripped apart?

Raven · 10-19-2010, 06:08 AM

If the Texans don't trade for a veteran corner, they will absolutely deserve every future defeat this season.

ROXRAN · 10-19-2010, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Cannonball

Kareem Jackson has sucked but it's hard to make an impact at corner as a rookie.

Dunta Robinson being the lone example...His best year being his rookie year. He was outstanding, but has seemingly regressed each year, and even Atlanta blogs have been concerned about paying top dollar for a slightly above average corner.

We miss Reeves, face it...He covered fairly well.

I can live with a linebacker/safety run support safety in Pollard, but everyone else needs to go or be challenged., and we need the D-line to get to the QB more...It def. seems to be the scheme as well I think...i.e. not having the right formations

ROXRAN · 10-19-2010, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Raven

If the Texans don't trade for a veteran corner, they will absolutely deserve every future defeat this season.

Absolutely, we ARE lucky to be 4-2...This can't continue though.

eric.81 · 10-19-2010, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ROXRAN

We miss Reeves, face it...He covered fairly well.

I didn't want to say this for fear of getting flamed, but I agree, we miss "Toast."

He's available... maybe he's coming in for a workout today.

rockets934life · 10-19-2010, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ROXRAN

Dunta Robinson being the lone example...His best year being his rookie year. He was outstanding, but has seemingly regressed each year, and even Atlanta blogs have been concerned about paying top dollar for a slightly above average corner.

We miss Reeves, face it...He covered fairly well.

I can live with a linebacker/safety run support safety in Pollard, but everyone else needs to go or be challenged., and we need the D-line to get to the QB more...It def. seems to be the scheme as well I think...i.e. not having the right formations

Yep, Reeves would be the corner i'd pickup at this point. He could cover just never played the DAM ball.

eric.81 · 10-19-2010, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by rockets934life

Yep, Reeves would be the corner i'd pickup at this point. He could cover just never played the DAM ball.

I honestly didn't think we should've cut him in the first place. When do you think they'll release the names of who we're working out?

MadMax · 10-19-2010, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Cannonball

I know that the 1995 Altanta Falcons have the record for giving up the most passing yards in a season. Overall, they gave up 284 a game on the season.

we're on a totally sweet pace to break their record!!!!