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| 2003 Team Defensive Playmix |
| The value of this two year look (2002-03) at plays called by opponents against each defense is to provide an indication of basic defensive strengths and weaknesses that may influence fantasy football draft and in-season decisions. |
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| NFL Team |
Pass
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Run
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Team Notes
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| Arizona |
52%
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48%
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New HC Dennis Green brought in Browns LB coach Clancy Pendergast as def. coordinator |
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| Atlanta |
52%
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48%
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New coach Jim Mora, Jr. brought in ex-Packer def. coordinator Ed Donatell |
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| Baltimore |
55%
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45%
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Nobody wants to run against the Ravens...don't want to pass, either |
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| Buffalo |
52%
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48%
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New coach Mike Mularkey brought in Jerry Gray, Titans db coach, as coordinator |
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| Carolina |
54%
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46%
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Passing by opponents may inch upward if Panthers can get more leads as expected |
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| Chicago |
53%
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47%
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Lovie Smith, ex-Rams def. coordinator, brought in Ron Rivera, ex-Eagles LB coach |
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| Cincinnati |
50%
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50%
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More of the same |
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| Cleveland |
52%
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48%
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Don't expect things to change much |
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| Dallas |
55%
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45%
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Cowboys solid on run defense |
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| Denver |
59%
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41%
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The ball does fly at a mile high |
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| Detroit |
54%
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46%
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As Lions offense improves, opponents may need to pass a bit more |
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| Green Bay |
58%
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42%
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Run stuffing again under new coordinator Bob Slowik, promoted from DB coach |
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| Houston |
50%
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50%
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A nudge upwards in passing may result this year with improved Texans |
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| Indianapolis |
51%
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49%
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Colts defense is well-established |
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| Jacksonville |
53%
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47%
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Looks like a dittoish performance in '04 |
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| Kansas City |
57%
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43%
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More running likely if KC attack dwindles |
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| Miami |
56%
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44%
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Not much change expected |
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| Minnesota |
58%
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42%
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Should be right on |
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| New England |
57%
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43%
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Super Bowl champs have a solid defensive nut |
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| New Orleans |
54%
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46%
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More of the same expected |
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| NY Jets |
51%
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49%
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About right |
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| NY Giants |
54%
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46%
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New coach Tom Coughlin brought in ex-Steeler coordinator Tim Lewis - rushing may rise |
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| Oakland |
53%
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47%
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New coach Norv Turner brought in ex-Patriot LB coach Rob Ryan |
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| Philadelphia |
57%
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43%
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Opponents see Philly as a 'passing fancy' and should keep 'em flying |
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| Pittsburgh |
57%
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43%
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New def. coordinator Dick LeBeau, ex-Cincy head coach, and player personnel changes |
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| St. Louis |
53%
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47%
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Lovie is gone and ex-Cardinal def. coordinator Larry Marmie takes his place |
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| San Diego |
55%
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45%
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Charger D will see about the same mix |
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| San Francisco |
57%
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43%
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More rushing attempts may be likely |
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| Seattle |
54%
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46%
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Opponents may air it out more as a result of improved run defense |
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| Tampa Bay |
54%
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46%
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About on par |
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| Tennessee |
61%
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39%
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Nobody wants to pack it against the Titans |
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| Washington |
52%
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48%
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New HC Joe Gibbs brought in ex-Bills HC Greg Williams, previously Titans def. coordinator |
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