Our Biggest Offensive Weakness Remains 3rd Down (3rd and 7+, specifically)
Sorry about the "rise up" terminology. I should have known that would not do here! You'll see I have changed it!
Also, yes, as I mentioned in my last post, we appear to be improving. We were 11th on 3rd down over our last 3 games, however, we did just play two of the top five 3rd down defenses in the league, on the road, no less, so I think we did come out alright! Ideally, I would like to see us back to our top 5-6 selves, and I would like to see Smith and Meredith involved more, regardless, but 3rd down is no longer a huge weakness like it was last year. Ranking in the top half of the league there is not too shabby!
"Rise up"? Lol. Is that some kind of freudian slip? I know the Falcons are at the top of this tweet, but come on!
Here is the real 3rd down percentage rankings:
(Saints are #11 overall - and I believe they've been improving)
Sorry about the "rise up" terminology. I should have known that would not do here! You'll see I have changed it!
Also, yes, as I mentioned in my last post, we appear to be improving. We were 11th on 3rd down over our last 3 games, however, we did just play two of the top five 3rd down defenses in the league, on the road, no less, so I think we did come out alright! Ideally, I would like to see us back to our top 5-6 selves, and I would like to see Smith and Meredith involved more, regardless, but 3rd down is no longer a huge weakness like it was last year. Ranking in the top half of the league there is not too shabby!