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I noticed that there have been a lot of interceptions returned for TDs this season. After 8 games (7 for most teams) the league has had 35, if I added correctly.


 

http://espn.go.com/nfl/statistics/team/_/stat/defense

 

And it's not just Gabbert. Schaub had one in four straight games.


 

Apparently, this is an ongoing trend.


 

http://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/...-six/?_r=0

 

 

Even Peyton Manning was picked off for touchdowns multiple times. In addition to Paul Posluszny, a Redskins player did it Sunday. I don't think he ever did that in this 14 years with the Colts. (Rashean Mathis did it once, but he should have been flagged for pass interefence.)

 

Of course, statistics alone can't tell the whole story. Are more quarterbacks doing it because of injuries, coaches, miscommunication, or a combination of factors?

Quote:Even Peyton Manning was picked off for touchdowns multiple times. In addition to Paul Posluszny, a Redskins player did it Sunday. I don't think he ever did that in this 14 years with the Colts. (Rashean Mathis did it once, but he should have been flagged for pass interefence.)

 

Of course, statistics alone can't tell the whole story. Are more quarterbacks doing it because of injuries, coaches, miscommunication, or a combination of factors?

 

According to the article, it's a combination of spreading the field and more passes toward the sideline. The general decline in tackling probably adds to it too.