A couple of interesting stats after 2 weeks

[KTOWNFINFAN]

- Reggie Bush is the 2nd leading rusher in the league

- Dolphins have two RBs with over 6 ypc

- Lamar Miller is averaging 6.5 ypc

- Daniel Thomas is averaging 32 yards per catch, which is 2nd in the entire league
- Jorvorskie Lane is averaging 24 yards per catch which is 13th in the entire league.

- Brian Hartline has 12 catches tied for 15th in the league (didn't really play much the first game)
- Brandon Marshall has 11 catches, hmm
- Brian Hartline is averaging 13.4 yards per catch (84th in the league)
- Brandon Marshall is averaging 13.0 yards per catch (89th in the league) hmmm

- Lastnight Matty Ice was 24/36 for 219 yards (with maybe the best WR core in the league)
- Week One Tannehill was 20/36 for 219 yards (with maybe the worst WR core in the league)

- Ryan Tannehill has a completion % of 57.6 and averages 209.5 ypg, has completed 6 passes over 20 yds
- Mark Sanchez has a completion % of 53.7 and averages 202.0 ypg, has completed 6 passes over 20 yds

- Dolphins 3rd down conversion rate is 28% (28th in the league)
- NY Jets 3rd down conversion rate is a whopping 58% (1st in the league) SCARY!!!!!

- Dolphins 3rd string RB averages 65 yards per game (on 10 carries per game, 6.5 ypc)
- NY Jets 1st string RB averages 58.5 yards per game (on 19 carries per game, 3.1 ypc)

- Dolphins average 22.5 pts per game
- NY Jets average 29.0 pts per game

- Dolphins allow 21.5 pts per game.
- NY Jets allow 27.5 pts per game.

- Dolphins Lead the league in Run Defense Per Carry at 2.2 yards per attempt (106 yds)
- Jets are 26th in the league in Run Defense Per Carry at 4.8 yards per attempt (261 yds)

- Dolphins have given up 4 1st downs rushing
- NY Jets have given up 11 1st downs rushing

- Dolphins have only 2.0 sacks vs the opposing QB
- NY Jets have only 3.0 sacks vs the opposing QB

- Dolphins are 18th in total defense yards (366.5)
- NY Jets are 16th in total defense yards (360.5)

- Dolphins average 363.5 yds per game (12th)
- NY Jets average 301.5 yds per game (26th)

- Karlos Dansby is 16th in the league with 13 tackles

- Marcus Thigpen leads the entire league with 150 punt return yards.
- Marcus Thigpen is tied for the lead in the entire league with one punt for a touchdown
- Marcus Thigpen is tied for the lead in the entire league with two 20+ yard punt returns
- Marcus Thigpen is tied for the lead in the entire league with one 40+ yard punt returns
- Marcus Thigpen is 4th in the entire league with a 21.4 average per punt return
- Marcus Thigpen is 12th in the league in kick off return total yards
- Marcus Thigpen is 9th in the league in kick off return total average per return at 27.4 (Devin Hester is 26.5)

- Brandon Fields is 2nd in the league with 6 punts downed inside the 20

 

[KTOWNFINFAN]

Well maybe it wasn't too interesting :wave:

 

[nyjunc]

we are only 2 games in, there's not much we can take out of it and the jets #s are really skewed b/c they took their foot off the gas pedal against Buffalo when the game was over early. They didn't force us to punt until the game was long over and they didn't start scoring until the game was long over.

 

[Fin Thirteen]

A sample size of 2 is not really significant enough, so the figures are interesting without being very useful - like a lot of stuff on this forum (including 99% of my own posts)!

 

[randomname]

I will say this


Brandon Fields is a machine

 

[Canadianfishfan]

I think the Jets an Phins match up well this week. We have different strengths, but I don't see too many advantages for either team either way. Especially if Revis doesn't play.

I think it's FAR to early in the season to make definitive conclusions about either team.

But this game is HUGE. Division implications.

I keep saying this game will be decided in the trenches because"

1. Pass protection will determine QBs effectiveness (obviously)
2 Who ever owns the line of scrimmage and establishes a running game wins IMO
3 Weak Db deficiencies can be assisted by a strong pass rush.

Also I think this will be a HUGE game for TEs and LBs. Whoever wins that battle will control TOP, and score points.

With all the smack talk that circulates around this game, I don't know how anyone can feel too sure on either side of the ball.

 

[datruth55]

How many receptions do Daniel Thomas and Jorvorski Lane have? 1 or 2?

Miller has played one game...I wouldn't call that an "average per game" stat.

A little skewed on some of your stats.

 

[ATL_PHIN_FAN]

Well maybe it wasn't too interesting :wave:

I liked it :) But at this point in the season, you can't read too much into those numbers. The samples are too small. I'm guessing you know that.

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we are only 2 games in, there's not much we can take out of it and the jets #s are really skewed b/c they took their foot off the gas pedal against Buffalo when the game was over early. They didn't force us to punt until the game was long over and they didn't start scoring until the game was long over.

Fitzpatrick gave the Jets that game, sorry to have to be the one to inform you of that. A slightly different story in Pittsburgh, wasn't it?

 

[KTOWNFINFAN]

How many receptions do Daniel Thomas and Jorvorski Lane have? 1 or 2?

Miller has played one game...I wouldn't call that an "average per game" stat.

A little skewed on some of your stats.

Hmm, then what would YOU call it, "AVERAGE PER 4 QUARTERS" ?? It is what it is, not his fault he has only played one game!!

 

[KTOWNFINFAN]

I think the Jets an Phins match up well this week. We have different strengths, but I don't see too many advantages for either team either way. Especially if Revis doesn't play.

I think it's FAR to early in the season to make definitive conclusions about either team.

But this game is HUGE. Division implications.

I keep saying this game will be decided in the trenches because"

1. Pass protection will determine QBs effectiveness (obviously)
2 Who ever owns the line of scrimmage and establishes a running game wins IMO
3 Weak Db deficiencies can be assisted by a strong pass rush.

Also I think this will be a HUGE game for TEs and LBs. Whoever wins that battle will control TOP, and score points.

With all the smack talk that circulates around this game, I don't know how anyone can feel too sure on either side of the ball.

I think the two big keys to the game that you left out are:

1. TURNOVERS. This is always a big one, but with these two teams having trouble moving the ball and playing field position, and defense, I think whoever wins the turnover battle wins the game. I can't really see either team losing the turnover battle and still finding enough offense to win vs the other defense, unless it is a meaningless turnover at the end of a half.

2. SPECIAL TEAMS/FIELD POSITION: Our special teams have been really SPECIAL this year. Our coverage on kicks and our solid returns have had huge impacts on both games. I think if we continue with great ST play it will go a long way in winning the field position battle, and possibly winning the game.

 

[j-off-her-doll]

I really like Thigpen as a punt returner. With the exception of one play (which seemed to be play designed to get to the edge), he makes one cut and gets up field. In terms of his approach to the position, he's a lot like Bess, but he has the speed to take a kick to the house. We're destined to be in some close games this year (we run the ball, stop the run, play good RZ D), and he might win us a game or two.

 

[fishfanmiami]

I like Thiggy as well but if you noticed any punt we fielded deep in our territory Bess was back there.

Mr reliable vs game breaker i quess.

 

[nyjunc]

I liked it :) But at this point in the season, you can't read too much into those numbers. The samples are too small. I'm guessing you know that.

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Fitzpatrick gave the Jets that game, sorry to have to be the one to inform you of that. A slightly different story in Pittsburgh, wasn't it?

so we didn't confuse him and force them into those TOs, huh? Fitz gave us the game, it was nice of him to do that.

We were missing the best defensive player in the game against a great group of WRs, that may have had an impact and our O didn't play nearly as well as the week before yet we had a chance.

 

[ATL_PHIN_FAN]

I like Thiggy as well but if you noticed any punt we fielded deep in our territory Bess was back there.

Mr reliable vs game breaker i quess.

Excellent observation. I noticed it too, but didn't see the reasoning at the time. Makes a ton of sense. I'm glad we're ANTICIPATING issues, rather than waiting for something bad to happen before we FIX them. Attention to detail . . .