Bills toxic differential tells story

[justasportsfan]

We’ve heard for years that turnovers are a critical factor that often determines the outcome of games. Bills fans saw it play a big role in the team’s slide out of playoff contention in 2011 as Buffalo went from a plus-8 in the turnover category in the first half of the season to a minus-7 in the second half. But according to former NFL head coaches Brian Billick and Jim Mora that’s only half of a more popular indicator that has gained credibility in determining playoff success the last few years


http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Bills-toxic-differential-tells-story/aa9e8d60-6f94-4215-ad71-ae020f166a03

[trapezeus]

very moneyball-esque

[Bill Cody]

Fitz led the league in picks. is it really any more complicated than that?

[Oaf]

Fitz led the league in picks. is it really any more complicated than that?
Slightly.

I'd say his inaccuracy on open throws was a bigger contributor than that.

[Goobylal]

I'd say his rib injuries and WR's unable to catch balls played a big role.

[ParanoidAndroid]

The Super Bowl teams were 12th and 15th. Teams still in the playoff hunt during the final 3 weeks are found in the mid 20's.
Whoop dee do.