Okay, so I wanted to dig into some NFL stats, specifically pressures for the 2024 season. You know, just to see which teams are really bringing the heat to opposing quarterbacks.
First, I gotta figure out where to get this data. I remembered that Pro Football Focus is a pretty good source for advanced stats, so I started there. I also checked out ESPN because they usually have a good overview of basic season stats, too.
I spent a good chunk of time browsing through both sites. PFF has this whole system for tracking pressures, and you can sort of see the leaders, but getting the full picture took some digging. ESPN was easier to navigate for the regular season stuff, but I was mainly interested in pressures.
Here’s What I Found
- The Broncos are apparently crushing it in the pressure department. PFF’s data suggests they’re leading the league with a whopping 156 pressures. That’s a pretty big deal.
- I also found some other interesting stuff while poking around. For example, some of the top quarterback stats are linked to passing yards and air distance, which makes sense when you think about it.
- Apparently, there are some power rankings out there, too. I saw the Detroit Lions are pretty high up there, with a decent chance to win their division and make the playoffs. They are projected to win 10.6 games.
This whole process took a while. I had to jump back and forth between different sources, compare numbers, and really just try to make sense of all the info out there. The websites are all different, so it’s not like you can just find one place with everything you need, all neatly organized.
Honestly, getting these kinds of stats is a bit of a messy business. It’s not super straightforward, but it’s still interesting to see which teams are really getting after the quarterback. And hey, at least we know the Broncos are really bringing the pressure this season!
In the end, I got it done. And from what I can tell, the Broncos are killin’ it this year with pressures.