Likewise, their numbers could likely fall this year. For example, San Diego is not predicted to have the best rushing attack in the NFL for the 2001 season. Rather, San Diego has the easiest run defense schedule compared to a season ago and thus should improve the most upon their 2000 statistics. First, let's take a look at the Overall Strength of Schedule. TotPts ' is the combined Rushing Pts and Passing Pts.
Positive numbers are best.
The Overall Strength of Schedule is offered as an overall barometer of where each team's offense might be headed. It appears that things may not be so gloomy in the nation's capital after all. Things look promising in Detroit as well. The team that is most intriquing is San Diego. The Chargers have really upgraded their offense in the off season with veterans like Doug Flutie and fresh blood like LaDainian Tomlinson.