We've allowed 3 D/ST TDs - if the Steelers haven't allowed any (I've watched quite a few of their games and I don't think they have), we actually have the number one scoring D in the NFL
homerDefenses lay eggs some games too, so, they won’t be perfect going forward....
But... maybe along the lines of @RamDino.... One thing that’s kicked in for me watching this defense... A confidence to just sit back and watch, knowing they may not stop them every drive, but they will stop them.
It’s awesome. Feels “good” and any anxiousness about point scoring lessened. This team has balance. We can win two ways.
Steelers #1 in total ppg against: 17.4 defensive points allowed 17.4 ppg
Rams #2 total ppg against: 19.2 defensive points allowed 16.9 ppg
Surely they're not included in any defensive stats. Pretty useless stats if they are.
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It's in points allowed. So if you just check the points allowed in the standings, I think we're 18 points more than the Steelers, which means actual scoring d is better. Our d has also allowed a 1 yard TD against the Dolphins and that FG against the Bucs where they didn't pick up a first down. Again I'm not sure how much of that the Steelers have but I don't think it's as much as us. Amazing how good this defense is.
FWIW, the opposite happens too - in McVays first season everyone said we averaged the most points per game, which was true - BUT - off the top of my head, we had:
Pick 6 against the Colts
Kick return and blocked punt return against Jags
Blocked punt return against Philly
We also had an INT returned to the one by NRC against the Niners and at least one punt returned to the one against Seattle
So in the same way our defense is better than the numbers in terms of scoring, our scoring offense was a little worse McVays first year (but still top 3)
Steelers #1 in total ppg against: 17.4 defensive points allowed 17.4 ppg
Rams #2 total ppg against: 19.2 defensive points allowed 16.9 ppg