Pass Happy Offenses are all below .500

This is the least of our problems.

The best theory that I have heard about this does blame the refs. There are so many interruptions to play, that the offenses do not get into a rhythm.

The fact that this coincides with the replacement refs is suspect. More likely to do with their officiating (or lack thereof). If aggressive defenses don't get called they have a much easier time keeping people covered and getting to the QB. The Saints are especially vulnerable I think due to the probably deliberate attempt to play careful and avoid penalties due to being perceived as dirty.

The simple answer is none of the refs have Brady, Brees, or Rodgers on their fantasy teams.

I think part of it has to do with how much the opposing offense can keep the them off the field. If they are able to run the ball and chew up clock, it will help decrease those big numbers.

Another thing to consider is who some of these teams have played. Take Green Bay for example, they've played some of the toughest defenses so far. They've played the 49ers, the Bears, and the Seahawks. The Patriots were beaten by the Cardinals but you gotta give a lot of credit to Arizona's defense, they are one of the best right now.

Our situation is totally different though. We've lost our head coach who is the best play caller in the game. So anytime you're robbed of a luxury like that, its gonna show. Its harder to stick with the running game because we are falling behind earlier in games. And when we start going three plays and out like last Sunday, it really takes a toll on our defense. The opposing offense can just run on us and use up more time.