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Coverage Stats Show Flaws in L.A. Rams Defense

NFL Offseason - Over the past two weeks, we have looked at both YAC+ and our plus/minus stats from an offensive point of view, highlighting Deebo Samuel and Cooper Kupp and Kyler Murray and the best players in the passing game. But none of these stats are adjusted for the skill of the defense. That raises the question—should they be adjusted for quality of opponent? Is there such a thing as a YAC-preventing defense? Do better pass defenses produce lower CPOEs above and beyond their control over where the ball is thrown?