I'm surprised Witherspoon got such a bad coverage grade, since the yards per reception he gave up were so minimal. If those numbers are right, they didn't do much running after the catch against him on Sunday. Maybe that grade reflects that his coverage wasn't so good even when he wasn't targeted, or that he allowed ample room on those six completions he did give up. Some completions allowed are a corner's fault more than others.
I know Football Outsiders (know it's been taken over now) used to have a statistic that measured DVOA variation week to week. If your take on the Seahawks is right, that they go as the quality of the opponent goes, then this would be low for them. I think an acknowledged problem with the stat is it's hard for it take into account things like whether Tua was injured in a given game or not. I think they may be beholden to each team's seasonal rating for gauging the opponent.
It's also not clear whether one wants low variation or not. It might tend to indicate a well-coached team that shows up every week, but of course, you don't want mediocrity.
I'm surprised Witherspoon got such a bad coverage grade, since the yards per reception he gave up were so minimal. If those numbers are right, they didn't do much running after the catch against him on Sunday. Maybe that grade reflects that his coverage wasn't so good even when he wasn't targeted, or that he allowed ample room on those six completions he did give up. Some completions allowed are a corner's fault more than others.
I know Football Outsiders (know it's been taken over now) used to have a statistic that measured DVOA variation week to week. If your take on the Seahawks is right, that they go as the quality of the opponent goes, then this would be low for them. I think an acknowledged problem with the stat is it's hard for it take into account things like whether Tua was injured in a given game or not. I think they may be beholden to each team's seasonal rating for gauging the opponent.
It's also not clear whether one wants low variation or not. It might tend to indicate a well-coached team that shows up every week, but of course, you don't want mediocrity.
Seattle is not happy about the Seahawks performance!