winning the turnover battle will keep even the worst of offenses in games. it's rare that a team has more turnovers than their opponent and wins. a good defense can only hold on for so long when their offense can't move the ball, but causing turnovers and limiting your own will help out a lot. since they can be taken to the house for points, while your D watches from the sideline.
pats db arrington leads the league in picks......
raiiders avg 50 yards less than the pats do on defense....
Pats average what 180 yards more on offense than the raiders
pats are +2 on TO
Raiders are +3 on TO
Pats have played MIA,SD and BUF (offensive ranks 12,4 and 3)
Raiders have played DEN,BUF and NYJ (offensive ranks 27, 4 and 16)
my point is, pats have worse defensive #s because they have played better offensive teams....
oh and btw. stealers are worst in the league with -9 TO difference, does it mean they are the worst team in the league?