The Sock Exchange 2.21.10: 2009 points allowed to WRs
Here are the fantasy points allowed by the various teams to WR’s in 2009. Points are based on 1 point per 10 yards rushing and receiving, 6 points per TD, and -2 points per fumble.
Here is the list from worst points allowed to least points allowed:
Jacksonville 386
Tennessee 384
Detroit 365
Seattle 343
Miami 334
Kansas City 324
Pittsburgh 322
New Orleans 320
Tampa Bay 319
Chicago 316
New England 314
Saint Louis 307
Arizona 303
Indianapolis 303
New York Giants 296
Washington 294
Minnesota 293
Green Bay 285
Atlanta 281
Oakland 277
San Francisco 277
Baltimore 273
Cleveland 273
Houston 273
Philadelphia 272
Dallas 267
San Diego 265
Cincinnati 254
Denver 240
Buffalo 229
Carolina 198
New York Jets 160
In analyzing these stats on a weekly basis no particular trends show good or bad for any particular teams.
I thought it was surprising to see the Carolina Panthers though as the next stingiest defense to WR’s.
[...] Sockonfl’s look back at 2009 fantasy points allowed by position continues with the wide receivers. [...]
[...] the Buccaneers. As putrid as the Raiders were last season, they were only the 20th best team in fantasy points allowed to wide receivers. Blame Nnamdi Asomugha for that one. He’s a shutdown corner and will velcro himself to Britt. [...]