"More and more, I think players have come to realize the significance of a non-offensive touchdown, how much effect it can have on a game," acknowledged Pro Bowl weak-side linebacker Takeo Spikes of the Buffalo Bills, after last Sunday's victory at Cincinnati, a game in which his club scored just one offensive touchdown but won by 16 points. "It's such a boost to your own team, and a comedown for the (opposition), maybe because of the instant nature of the (non-offensive) score. You don't expect the defense or special teams to score. But we expect them to, man, and it's a big part of what we're doing."
Spikes is a good example of a player who is suddenly dialed into the aggressive mindset that is now permeating the league, an approach that stresses the effect that defensive and special teams scores can create. In his five seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals, he posted only five interceptions and one score. He has six interceptions in 30 games in Buffalo and has two interception returns for scores this season alone.
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Yeah and this is something we have noticed defintely about our defense as well as our offense this year - they are a lot more aggressive and better players are on those teams.
Spikes is a good example of a player who is suddenly dialed into the aggressive mindset that is now permeating the league, an approach that stresses the effect that defensive and special teams scores can create. In his five seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals, he posted only five interceptions and one score. He has six interceptions in 30 games in Buffalo and has two interception returns for scores this season alone.
ESPN (more)
Yeah and this is something we have noticed defintely about our defense as well as our offense this year - they are a lot more aggressive and better players are on those teams.
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