Introducing Decoding Defense: A Series

Football has gotten increasingly offense-centric. Since 2013, the NFL has seemingly pursued a “chicks dig the long ball” policy of protecting quarterbacks and pampering receivers. Ostensibly the purpose is player safety, but it should come as no surprise that quarterback “talent” is better than ever, and defenses are more demure.

That said, defense is still half the game.

This season, we’re going to dive deep into defense at Wolohan Analytics, with a five-part series.

Here’s the plan

• September: Overview of Defensive Metrics

• October: Pass Rush

• November: Pass Coverage

• December: Rush Defense

• January: Overall Defense

So grab your chinstrap, and get ready to hit someone. This NFL season, we’re highlighting defense.