Gonna try to keep my articles related to each other from here on out. In this article we look at which teams are thriving in the turnover ratio and which teams are losing the battle.
1) New Orleans Saints +21
Not much of a surprise to see the Saints up here, most of their offense comes on the ground but even when they do go to the air they dont make many mistakes. The Saints have thrown 29 touchdowns(12th) and 8 ints(1st). Only two teams have gotten the Saints to turn the ball over more than once and then it was only twice(Cowboys and Falcons). Goff has had seven games in which he did not throw a single interception.
2) Oakland Raiders +17
The Raiders also do a great job in taking care of the football when putting it in the air. The Raiders have thrown 43 touchdowns(1st) and 26 interceptions(19th). The Raiders have posted four games in which they went without an interception, however they are far from immune. In games against the Colts and Jaguars the Raiders threw 5 interceptions in each.
3) Los Angeles Rams +17
The Rams are known for a high octane offense, but they have also been efficent in their explosive offense. The Rams have thrown 42 touchdowns(2nd) and 25 interceptions(16th). Barry does throw alot of interceptions but he has been very good at getting touchdowns as well. He has three games with three interceptions and one with four, however, he has two games with six touchdowns and three with four.
4) Buffalo Bills +15
The Bills have had a change of ownership and a rough season in the East this season but that hasnt kept them from being efficent in the passing game. The Bills have thrown for 30 touchdowns(10th) and 15 interceptions(4th) this season. The Bills have one game with three interceptions and then two with two interceptions. Carr also has not had a game where he has thrown for less than two touchdowns in a game. This is a trend that one day may lead to success in Buffalo.
5) Kansas City Chiefs +12
The Chiefs and Baker Mayfield have been getting it done this season when they go to the air attack posting 31 touchdowns(8th) and 19 interceptions(8th). However KC may see a drop in their ratio as back up nick foles will have the starting slot for at least a couple weeks. Baker has had a few bad games posting three interceptions in three games but he has four games with four touchdowns which helps the ratio a bit!
While we all know that having a good ratio typically means winning not only the turnover battle but the game, Having a bad ratio can cost your team. Lets look at the teams struggling in this department.
T-27) Arizona Cardinals -13
Arizona is not on the bottom of the list because of their lack of touchdowns, its due to the vast amount of interceptions they have thrown. Arizona has thrown 32 touchdowns(7th) but a whopping 45 interceptions (31st). Arizona just needs to figure out how to drop down their interception numbers just a bit and they may be looking like one of the best passing offenses in the league.
T-27) Detriot Lions -13
The Lions go against the trend in this category, while most of these teams are near the bottom in their divisions, The Lions have somehow managed to stay on top of their division while posting one of the worse ratios in the league. They have thrown 14 touchdowns(29th) and 27 interceptions(22nd). Now there are two parts to this ratio, one the Lions are primarily a rushing team with MVP candidate Melvin Gordon. They have also been without their star quarterback Andrew Luck. Expect this number to rise once their star quarterback is back.
29) Philadelphia Eagles -14
The Eagles have thrown for only 11 touchdowns(31st) and have thrown 25 interceptions(15th). It has been a rough season for the Eagles throwin the ball and all they can do is hope to improve next season.
30) Houston Texans -15
The Texans have some improving to do when it comes to passing the ball with they high for interceptions being at 8 in one game. The Texans have thrown 25 touchdowns(16th) and 40 interceptions(29th)
31) Tampa Bay Buccaneers -24
When we look at the Bucs we take a 9 point jump in the ratio which is fairly significant. The Bucs have thrown 15 touchdowns(27th) and 39 interceptions(28th).
32) Minnesota Vikings -35
When a 9 point just is significant an 11 point jump between the vikiings and bucs may be staggering. The Vikings have thrown 15 touchdowns(28th) and 47 interceptions(32nd). Vikings will need to improve here if they want to compete.
*As a whole the league has more negative ratios than positive with it being 17 negative and 15 positive*