This is a f/u on atolunch's post/mythbuster about the myth that it is tough to beat a team three times in one season.
All I seem to read/hear is that the way to beat Arizona/Warner is to blitz and put pressure on him. The Eagles put pressure on the QB as well as anyone, and that seems to be one reason why so many people are on the Eagles this week.
The stats tell a different story. Warner was blitzed more than any QB in the NFL, but according to Stats Inc., LLC (December 12, which is through week 14), Warner led the NFL with a 116.0 passer rating when opponents blitz. He had thrown 13 touchdown passes with only two interceptions and four sacks against 170 blitzes.
Warner has always claimed he likes to be blitzed b/c it opens up the field, and allows his WRs to be in man coverage. He has always been good at reading defenses, and the numbers seem to back up his position.
All I seem to read/hear is that the way to beat Arizona/Warner is to blitz and put pressure on him. The Eagles put pressure on the QB as well as anyone, and that seems to be one reason why so many people are on the Eagles this week.
The stats tell a different story. Warner was blitzed more than any QB in the NFL, but according to Stats Inc., LLC (December 12, which is through week 14), Warner led the NFL with a 116.0 passer rating when opponents blitz. He had thrown 13 touchdown passes with only two interceptions and four sacks against 170 blitzes.
Warner has always claimed he likes to be blitzed b/c it opens up the field, and allows his WRs to be in man coverage. He has always been good at reading defenses, and the numbers seem to back up his position.
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