SI Ranks Offensive Backfields

Originally Posted by GMScud

How can you primarily use the offensive ppg stat if the D is consistently giving the offensive a short field (something just as easily done with turnovers and sacks as it is yards allowed)? Starting a drive from the 40 is a lot easier than from the 20.

Every team stat has certain flaws. I prefer to use the defensive ypg stat because if the offense puts the defense in bad situations and they hold to FGs it still counts against them if you use ppg.

I like to use the offensive ppg stat because imo the offenses main job is to score. Every offense in the NFL every week will have chances to score. Its just a matter if the offense can get the TDs needed to help your team win.

Imo the defenses job is to contain the opponents offense. I think the ypg stat is the best indicator of this. I believe the offenses job is to score TDs. I dont care how many yards they rack up if they dont score.

Other people have other ways to judge how good a offense or defense is.