Yes, the defense sux. But, 19.2 PPG is the top 10 avg? Ok, let's look at points given up by the defense in some games and the result:


- 13 points to the Panthers (Lost,, pick 6 made it 20 points)

- 20 points to the Dolphins (Won)

- 16 points to the Colts (Lost)

- 20 points to the Ravens (Won,, INT deep in Jags territory lead to an easy 7 points)

- 13 points to Titans (Won)


Defense was holding scores to that average and lower in those games. In 3 other games, defense gave up 24 points while the offense gave up an easy TD to make each game 31. Let's count the points given up that weren't caused by defense, and look at some reality.


- Carolina, Pick-6

- Bills, Pick-6 (defense also scored 14)

- Texans, Pick-6

- Bucs, Fumble Return TD

- Titans, Bad Snap TD

- Ravens, INT deep in Jags territory easy TD

- Chargers, INT deep in Jags territory easy TD

- Jets, Muffed Punt deep in Jags territory easy TD



I can remember at least 8 Touchdowns (56 points) that were given up directly by an offensive mistakes. That's 4.66 PPG not attributed to the defense.


In 5 games this year, the opponent has been held to 20 or less.


In 2 additional games, the defense held both opponents to 24, while Pick-6's made both scores 31.


The Defense has obvious issues and needs to be MUCH better. That is observed by EVERY fan.


But it's just not true to say the defense has not held opponents to a reasonable score in at least half of the games. The Offense's mistakes and a Muffed Punt have directly caused 56 points. That is reality Space. It just is.

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