Colts vs. Texans ... Polar Opposites in Pass Protection

[Colts And Orioles]

Originally Posted by NoLuck4Chuck

I believe Boomer Esiason talked about this being a big problem for Watson, and the fact he takes a lot of sacks and not boding well for them in the playoffs. Hope the Colts dial up some pressure.

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In the September 30th game between these 2 teams, Luck was sacked 4 times in 62 pass attempt (1 sack for every 15.5 drop-backs.)

In that same game, Watson was sacked 7 times in only 29 pass attempts (1 sack for every 4 drop-backs.)


In the rematch in Houston in early December, Luck was sacked 2 times in 41 pass attempt (1 sack for every 20.5 drop-backs.)

In that same game, Watson was sacked 5 times in 38 pass attempt (1 sack for every 7.6 drop-backs.)


So, the Colts had a considerable advantage on both sides of the equation in both head-to-head matchups this season ........ hence, the Colts were by no means an exception to the rule in terms of getting pressure on and sacking Watson, which is obviously a good sign for them.

Also, they did a very solid job of protecting Luck in both of those games ........ the 4 sacks that he sustained in the first game is kind of high, but not when taking into consideration the fact that he had 62 pass attempts.


o