01-18-2018, 07:42 PM
(01-18-2018, 10:36 AM)PDub80 Wrote: Fred,
If I recall, they have been one of the worst 2nd half scoring teams in the NFL the past few years. Link and a list I made below. I can sort this into 3rd and 4th quarter rankings as well and compile that. That statistic is found in the link below under More Scoring Stats > Offense By Quarter then select your quarter and see the ranking.
https://www.teamrankings.com/nfl/stat/2nd-half-points-per-game
2017 - Tied for 31st with the Colts (Giants were less than 1/2 point behind them for last)
2016 - 27th by a smidgen
2015 - 10th
2014 - 19th
2013 - 13th
2012 - 16th
2011 - 10th
2010 - 17th
2009 - 27th
2008 - 32nd (Carson Injured year)
2007 - 9th
2006 - 12th
2005 - 9th
2004 - 8th
2003 - 21st
Average ranking: 16th. Exactly in the middle
Just to make sure I'm looking at data that we all deem relevant, let me know some statistics that would help in our detective work. I should probably go look game by game at how big the Bengals lead was at the start of the 2nd half or going into the 4th in any game and then break down scoring from there? Anyone, feel free to let me know what you stats you think are relevant and I'll work on it. Time of possession might be an interesting stat here as well.
Okay, I think this is about the fifth time I have said thi.
Playing poorly is a totally different issue than conservative play calling with a lead.
I am not disputing that the Bengals play poorly in the second half. What I am disputing is the claim that the Bengals have lost games becauie Marvin lewis is too conservative with a lead.
