(12-15-2022, 09:00 AM)rfc17 Wrote: Not sure I saw this anywhere yet but don't discount the importance of having a lead.  Early in the year it felt like we would jump out to a quick lead.  But lately that has changed where more often than not we find ourselves behind.  In the Titans game luckily we forced some turnovers which was the only thing slowing them down in the first half.  But once we got the lead, they had to abandon the run and our defense could focus solely on defending the passing game.  Which is great for us as the Titans have no passing game.

When opposing teams can stick to their offensive gameplan and can mix the run/pass, our defense doesn't stand much of a chance.  But when the opposing team is behind and in catchup mode, it's a huge benefit to us.  Thats true of all teams of course but the contrast is noticeable with us.  The only time that seems to break down is when we have a one score lead late in a game where you know we'll stop no one.