Big plays: Cards last in division, NFL
Striking fear
The only NFL team with Kurt Warner, Larry Fitzgerald, Anquan Boldin, Steve Breaston, Beanie Wells and Tim Hightower is also the only team with fewer than 15 big plays on offense this season (defined by passes covering at least 30 yards and runs covering at least 20 yards). Even the Lions, Browns, Raiders and Rams have more this season, according to ESPN Stats & Information. It's a subject we've discussed on the blog throughout the season and one we'll revisit during the playoffs, I am sure.
| Team | 30+ pass plays | 20+ run plays | Total Big Plays |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Titans | 15 | 22 | 37 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 23 | 13 | 36 |
| New Orleans Saints | 23 | 13 | 36 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 23 | 12 | 35 |
| Green Bay Packers | 24 | 10 | 34 |
| New York Giants | 26 | 8 | 34 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 22 | 11 | 33 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 27 | 6 | 33 |
| New York Jets | 14 | 15 | 29 |
| San Diego Chargers | 24 | 5 | 29 |
| Baltimore Ravens | 15 | 13 | 28 |
| New England Patriots | 23 | 5 | 28 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 17 | 10 | 27 |
| San Francisco 49ers | 14 | 12 | 26 |
| Carolina Panthers | 11 | 14 | 25 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 13 | 11 | 24 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 14 | 10 | 24 |
| Indianapolis Colts | 19 | 5 | 24 |
| Houston Texans | 21 | 3 | 24 |
| Atlanta Falcons | 10 | 13 | 23 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 9 | 13 | 22 |
| Buffalo Bills | 13 | 8 | 21 |
| Chicago Bears | 15 | 6 | 21 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 15 | 6 | 21 |
| Washington Redskins | 15 | 6 | 21 |
| Denver Broncos | 13 | 6 | 19 |
| St. Louis Rams | 6 | 11 | 17 |
| Oakland Raiders | 5 | 11 | 16 |
| Miami Dolphins | 7 | 9 | 16 |
| Cleveland Browns | 8 | 7 | 15 |
| Detroit Lions | 10 | 5 | 15 |
| Arizona Cardinals | 6 | 7 | 13 |
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