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Originally Posted by Pasta Giant Meatball
Seven three and outs on offense. 15 percent in third down. Look how many extra possessions the defense is having to defend...
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In general, this is true. And this team has been guilty of it.
However, people are using it as an excuse this week and it is total BS. The team had 10 days off to rest, and Rodgers came right out and ran over the defense. They averaged like 7 yards a carry in the first quarter. Monday night had zip to do with the defense being on the field too long. They just got manhandled. People are taking the blame off them just to bag on Alex Smith, who doesn't need any help at this point. The defense played poorly. Period. They aren't playing like a championship defense.