I found this little stat nugget posted by Johnny Kinsley of Brick Wall Blitz. Total Quarterback Hits Allowed through the first seven weeks of the season.
20 Detroit, New Orleans:
24 Carolina, Chicago, LA Rams, Philadelphia
25 NY Jets
26 Cincinnati
31 Baltimore, LA Chargers, Tennessee, Washington
32 New England
33 Miami
36 Seattle
38 Green Bay
42 Indianapolis
43 Kansas City
44 Tampa Bay
45 Buffalo
46 Denver, Jacksonville
47 Dallas
49 NY Giants
50 Arizona, Minnesota
54 Atlanta, Cleveland, Philadelphia, SF
75 Houston
The Houston Texans allowed only five hits on DeShaun Watson last Sunday and things went nearly perfectly for the quarterback last night. Perhaps there's some hope for the Texans line. And Watson.
It's a good thing that Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has handled pressure well (other than a few fumbles). He rarely has a clean pocket. It's also a good thing that he's been very durable throughout his career. If the Vikings want Cousins to last the season, and they no doubt do, they better find a way to climb closer to the mean.
Of the bottom 13 teams on this list, the Vikings and Texans are the only teams with a winning record.
Having just watched the Jets against the Vikings on Sunday I'm surprised that they have allowed so few hits on Sam Darnold. Based on one game I'm guessing that the ranking has more to do with Darnold's ability to avoid hits than the the line's ability to prevent them.
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