09-15-2018, 09:50 AM
(09-14-2018, 12:50 PM)rfaulk34 Wrote: Two games in. Williams, Bates and Fej; 33 tackles, 1 sack, 2 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery, 2 interceptions and a touchdown.
Our DEs and DTs might not be getting a ton of stats as of yet, but they are sure harassing opposing QBs. That is helping lead to the INTs as well, like Dunlap's hit on Flacco's arm that had Williams (who I was sure was going to drop it) waiting so long on his INT to come down that he almost waived for a fair catch.
It is synergy. They are all helping each other. Notice, too, that thus far no one is attacking us deep and challenging Jackson or Dre. It is all nickel and dime. Burfict's return, the rotation on the defensive line (and they are starting to get their hands up better if they don't have time to get home) and the experience gained from the likes of Willis, Lawson, and Hubbard is going to really provide a lethal combination if they can stay healthy.