Get ready for this, you guys. The sack is a KILLER STAT. Tackled
behind the line less than once per game is an accomplishment that
helps a dozen other key stats.
For example: The sack correlates 35% with giveaways which cost 5
points each. and 30% with yards per pass attempt (the most important
stat separating winners from losers). Improve just one yard per toss
and you add 3+ points per game.
The sack also impacts total yards earned, yards per play and field
position as measured by yards per TD (all at the 25% level).
From the point of view of the electronic hardware's analysis of
football stats, the QB sack deserves more attention. During the game,
watch it.
Conclusion: Bears' LB Brian Urlacher and his 258 pounds along with
the heavy-hitting defense must lay on Manning heavier than a mortgage.
If the two teams play to statistical form the Colts have an advantage
on this one stat of 5.3 points.
Bud Goode
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