Stampede Blue: Going Over The Stats (Plus Media Day Pics)

While Stampede Blue blogger Big Blue Shoe is in Miami covering the Colts at Media Day, the blog is also doing analysis of the big game. The number-crunchers have determined that the Saints and Colts had six common opponents, so that’s as good a place as any to start with a statistical break down.

It’s a geek paradise of numbers which illuminates the nitty-gritty like:

Another stat that jumps out at me is the Saints’ ability to force 3 and Outs against these teams, forcing over 5.5 / game. That’s higher than the #1 team in the league (49ers), who forced 5.1 / Game. Thankfully for us Colts fans, the Colts are 2nd in the league offensively, at 2.5 / Game.

For a deep-dive into stat mania, head on over.

For lighter fare, check out some of the pics from Colts Media Day, here. Here’s a taste, Pierre Garcon gears up for the craziness.