sandman
Brexit Advisor
Actually, all 4 teams left have very good defenses. I was reading an article the other day that argued that this group of 4 teams may have the best group of defenses in the history of the conference finals.
Defense is still very important, but QB, which was already the most important aspect of a team, is now even more important. We need a guy that actually has a pair if we want to get anywhere worth talking about.
Patriots - #9 total defense, 19.7 points per game
Broncos - #1 total defense, 18.5 points per game
Cards - #5 total defense, 19.6 points per game
Panthers - #6 total defense, 19.3 points per game
The Texans were right in that group at #3 total defense and 19.6 points per game, but as you said the QB is the kicker:
Patriots - Brady #4 rating at 102%
Broncos - Manning (not rated well because sat so much this year, BUT Manning)
Cards - Palmer #3 rating at 104%
Panthers - Newton #6 rating at 99%
Brian Hoyer - #18 rating at 91%