We have had six (6) games where we have surrendered 30 points or more.

 

51 allowed vs. Pats-Loss

38 allowed vs. Bucs-Loss; point differential:  -7

31 allowed vs. Texans-Loss; point differential: -11

31 allowed vs. Bills-Win

31 allowed vs. Chargers-Loss

42 allowed vs. Tacks-Loss; point differential: -3

 

Total record in these games:  1-5

 

Of those 5 losses, offense or special teams gave up points or point blank field position in 3 games:

 

-21 points vs. Bucs (fumble by grant, punt returns, INT)

-7 points vs. Texans (pick 6)

-9 points vs. Tacks (fumbled snap for TD, two extra points).

 

If we eliminated the mistakes in these three games, we would have allowed 30+points in 4 the 6 games listed above, and we likely win at least two of those games, and we'd be 6-6-right in the midst of the playoff hunt.

 

Yes we need defense first and foremost.

But the turnovers need to stop too.

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