I would love for someone to develop any statistic that is fool proof and compelling past the final score in this sport, including passing.
In such a dynamic team game as this, there is many way to win or lose a game.
The closest statistic would probably be time of possession or turnovers.
"Pack93z" wrote:
Pack - I've been through hundreds of stats (literally). You're right - there is no foolproof stat. I'm getting pretty sick of hearing cliches for that very reason.
That said, the closest we can have for a fool proof stat is to finish the regular season with a top 5 D. Please see my thread in the Packers have the #2 D in the Packers section for my breakdown.
EDIT: Actually, I'll just copy and paste it for you.
#1 Ds:
66 Packers
69 Chiefs
72 Dolphins
73 Dolphins
78 Steelers
82 'Skins
84 Niners
85 Bears
90 Giants
96 Packers
00 Ravens
02 Bucs
03 Pats
08 Steelers
#2 Ds:
74 Steelers
75 Steelers
81 Niners
86 Giants
91 'Skins
93 Cows
95 Cows
04 Pats
#3 Ds:
67 Packers
89 Niners
05 Steelers
#4 Ds:
68 Jets
99 Rams
#5 Ds:
70 Colts
79 Steelers
92 Cows
As you can see, the vast majority of SB winners had a top 5 D. Even of those not in the top 5, there were several #6's and #7s.
I'm pretty sure top 5 D > turnover ratio and top 5 D > time of possession. If you want to check out those stats, feel free. I'm pretty sure I'm right though.
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