30 points a game is the key

[Longboysfan]

I would like to score 30 a game.
I would love to hold the ball 35 minutes a game.

 

[OmerV]

Last year I started a thread on "ball control or 30 points a game". The opinions were evenly matched on the subject.

My theory was Dallas needed to open up the offense and pass more and play less ball control to help a supposed weak defense.

In 2019 that's exactly what happened. Dallas passed more and scored more, but their record didn't indicate this at 8-8. When digging deeper there's an explanation for this.

In Dallas's wins they scored 37 points a game and in their losses 17. A 20 point difference, or 3 touchdowns! That was a huge disparity.

Today I read on BTB that Dallas was 8-0 when scoring 30 points in 2019 and 0-8 when they didn't. Wow, that 30 point threshold seems very important. Last year teams that scored 30 points were 116-16 or a .879 winning percentage which would put a team at 14-2 and most likely the #1 seed and home field.

With everyone saying it was the (insert adjective) defense in the NFL that needed to be fixed. The true fact was it was the wildly inconsistent offense that was the cause of an 8-8 season.

If the offense had been consistent Dallas would have won the division, made the playoffs, and would have been contenders instead of pretenders, even with the supposed weak defense.

The most 30 point games in a year for Dallas is 10. That's 10 wins. This year with the offseason Dallas has had the 10 game 30 point threshold should be surpassed. If this offense stays consistent Dallas will be one of the favorites in the NFC, no matter the state of the defense.

30 points or bust!!!!

No, I' saying the number 30 is important. It was last year.

So, the Cowboys scored 30 points 8 times, and didn't score 30 8 times. That's the same ratio as the Chiefs, who won the Super Bowl, and the Ravens, who lead the NFL in scoring.

Like connor01 brilliantly said, it just comes down to scoring more than the opponent.

 

[JoeKing]

Last year I started a thread on "ball control or 30 points a game". The opinions were evenly matched on the subject.

My theory was Dallas needed to open up the offense and pass more and play less ball control to help a supposed weak defense.

In 2019 that's exactly what happened. Dallas passed more and scored more, but their record didn't indicate this at 8-8. When digging deeper there's an explanation for this.

In Dallas's wins they scored 37 points a game and in their losses 17. A 20 point difference, or 3 touchdowns! That was a huge disparity.

Today I read on BTB that Dallas was 8-0 when scoring 30 points in 2019 and 0-8 when they didn't. Wow, that 30 point threshold seems very important. Last year teams that scored 30 points were 116-16 or a .879 winning percentage which would put a team at 14-2 and most likely the #1 seed and home field.

With everyone saying it was the (insert adjective) defense in the NFL that needed to be fixed. The true fact was it was the wildly inconsistent offense that was the cause of an 8-8 season.

If the offense had been consistent Dallas would have won the division, made the playoffs, and would have been contenders instead of pretenders, even with the supposed weak defense.

The most 30 point games in a year for Dallas is 10. That's 10 wins. This year with the offseason Dallas has had the 10 game 30 point threshold should be surpassed. If this offense stays consistent Dallas will be one of the favorites in the NFC, no matter the state of the defense.

30 points or bust!!!!

Scoring 30 points is not the key to winning last season. In fact, the Cowboys could have scored > 30 points in all but two games to win. The key to winning is just outscoring your opponent. If the defense is good enough, the offense's job becomes very easy. A single FG can win the game. If the defense can put points on the board then it's possible offense doesn't need to score at all. My point is, scoring 30 has nothing to do with guaranteeing a win.

 

[Chiefsguy]

So, the Cowboys scored 30 points 8 times, and didn't score 30 8 times. That's the same ratio as the Chiefs, who won the Super Bowl, and the Ravens, who lead the NFL in scoring.

Like connor01 brilliantly said, it just comes down to scoring more than the opponent.

The Chiefs won six games scoring less than 30 points. However they still scored 25 ppg in those six games. It’s all about consistency. The best offenses score consistently close to their average each game.

Also they could have pretty easily scored way more points in those games if needed. In four games they had 0 fourth quarter points and in the other two only 6 and 9 fourth quarter points.

 

[GenoT]

Last year I started a thread on "ball control or 30 points a game". The opinions were evenly matched on the subject.

My theory was Dallas needed to open up the offense and pass more and play less ball control to help a supposed weak defense.

In 2019 that's exactly what happened. Dallas passed more and scored more, but their record didn't indicate this at 8-8. When digging deeper there's an explanation for this.

In Dallas's wins they scored 37 points a game and in their losses 17. A 20 point difference, or 3 touchdowns! That was a huge disparity.

Today I read on BTB that Dallas was 8-0 when scoring 30 points in 2019 and 0-8 when they didn't. Wow, that 30 point threshold seems very important. Last year teams that scored 30 points were 116-16 or a .879 winning percentage which would put a team at 14-2 and most likely the #1 seed and home field.

With everyone saying it was the (insert adjective) defense in the NFL that needed to be fixed. The true fact was it was the wildly inconsistent offense that was the cause of an 8-8 season.

If the offense had been consistent Dallas would have won the division, made the playoffs, and would have been contenders instead of pretenders, even with the supposed weak defense.

The most 30 point games in a year for Dallas is 10. That's 10 wins. This year with the offseason Dallas has had the 10 game 30 point threshold should be surpassed. If this offense stays consistent Dallas will be one of the favorites in the NFC, no matter the state of the defense.

30 points or bust!!!!

If the (name your baseball team) could just score 6 runs every game, they’d likely win the pennant.

 

[KJJ]

This is about consistency.

The defense only had three bad games last year. Green Bay, Chicago, and Detroit three out of fifteen. The Minnesota game was a good game with no unit being responsible for loss.

The offense by your 24 point standard had 5 games they grossly underperformed. NO, NY, NE, BUF, and PHI. Three of those games the defense gave up 13, 10, and 9.

My point is about consistency from the offense. Don't be the #1 offense one week and #32 the next.

Dallas scored 434 points in 2019, 46 points short of the goal. Spread those 46 points among the 8 losses last year and Dallas would be a favorite in the NFC.

The defense was inconsistent last year like it always is. We don’t have a good defense. You mentioned the three bad defensive games against the Packers, Bears and Lions. The defense was horrible in the first half against Sam Darnold and the Jets. Did you forget that? Darnold carved us up in the first half and put us in a hole we couldn’t climb out of. Kirk Cousins didn’t have a lot of yards but picked us apart completing over 71% of his passes and 2 TDs. He was extremely efficient against our defense. That was a very winnable game had we played better defensively. Dak had one of his best games of the season in a losing effort. Our defense had trouble stopping Cousin's in several critical situations. Go back and watch the film.

Our defense got shredded by Carson Wentz for over 300 yards in week 16 despite his depleted receiving corp. They were so depleted at receiver after Ertz went out with a broken rib that their backup QB who was 40 was about to come in at receiver. We entered the draft thinking defense because of the issues we continue to have defensively. Our offense came up short in some games but one of the biggest issues we had was an inconsistent kicker. Maher missed 10 kicks last season, there’s 30 points left on the field. We can go a long way with this offense but we’ll we’ll keep coming up short if we don’t improve the defense. We need more sacks/pressures and we need more takeaways.

 

[Super_Kazuya]

The list of 22 is in an article on BTB. The only team not to make playoffs was the 2004 Chiefs at 7-9.

I’ve got 32 times by my count. The Chiefs were not only the lowest winning team they were the only team with less than 10 wins and in fact 30 of the 32 teams had 11 wins or more and 28 had 12 wins or more. That must have been an interesting team.

 

[Doomsday101]

The Chiefs won six games scoring less than 30 points. However they still scored 25 ppg in those six games. It’s all about consistency. The best offenses score consistently close to their average each game.

Also they could have pretty easily scored way more points in those games if needed. In four games they had 0 fourth quarter points and in the other two only 6 and 9 fourth quarter points.

One thing people are leaving out KC and SF both defense gave up less than 20 points a game. KC had 23 take aways on defense and 9ers 27 take aways. Cowboys meanwhile had 17 on the season. When your defense can get turnovers it makes the job of offense much easier having those extra possession to be able to put up points.

Even the season the Saints won the SB, while their defense gave up yardage but created turnovers

 

[12+88=7]

The defense was inconsistent last year like it always is. We don’t have a good defense. You mentioned the three bad defensive games against the Packers, Bears and Lions. The defense was horrible in the first half against Sam Darnold and the Jets. Did you forget that? Darnold carved us up in the first half and put us in a hole we couldn’t climb out of. Kirk Cousins didn’t have a lot of yards but picked us apart completing over 71% of his passes and 2 TDs. He was extremely efficient against our defense. That was a very winnable game had we played better defensively. Dak had one of his best games of the season in a losing effort. Our defense had trouble stopping Cousin's in several critical situations. Go back and watch the film.

Our defense got shredded by Carson Wentz for over 300 yards in week 16 despite his depleted receiving corp. They were so depleted at receiver after Ertz went out with a broken rib that their backup QB who was 40 was about to come in at receiver. We entered the draft thinking defense because of the issues we continue to have defensively. Our offense came up short in some games but one of the biggest issues we had was an inconsistent kicker. Maher missed 10 kicks last season, there’s 30 points left on the field. We can go a long way with this offense but we’ll we’ll keep coming up short if we don’t improve the defense. We need more sacks/pressures and we need more takeaways.

NYJ scored 21 points in the first half, but only 3 points in 2nd half at the 4 minute mark. The offense was ineffective 3 quarters of the game and almost still pulled it out.

Wentz passed for 300 yards, but Philadelphia scored 17 points, and was held to 10 points for the vast majority of that game.

We could go around in circles, but the defense was more consistent last year than the offense was. That is an indisputable fact. Defense in wins 17 points allowed, in losses 23. Offense in wins 37 point average, in losses 17.

 

[PAPPYDOG]

Last year I started a thread on "ball control or 30 points a game". The opinions were evenly matched on the subject.

My theory was Dallas needed to open up the offense and pass more and play less ball control to help a supposed weak defense.

In 2019 that's exactly what happened. Dallas passed more and scored more, but their record didn't indicate this at 8-8. When digging deeper there's an explanation for this.

In Dallas's wins they scored 37 points a game and in their losses 17. A 20 point difference, or 3 touchdowns! That was a huge disparity.

Today I read on BTB that Dallas was 8-0 when scoring 30 points in 2019 and 0-8 when they didn't. Wow, that 30 point threshold seems very important. Last year teams that scored 30 points were 116-16 or a .879 winning percentage which would put a team at 14-2 and most likely the #1 seed and home field.

With everyone saying it was the (insert adjective) defense in the NFL that needed to be fixed. The true fact was it was the wildly inconsistent offense that was the cause of an 8-8 season.

If the offense had been consistent Dallas would have won the division, made the playoffs, and would have been contenders instead of pretenders, even with the supposed weak defense.

The most 30 point games in a year for Dallas is 10. That's 10 wins. This year with the offseason Dallas has had the 10 game 30 point threshold should be surpassed. If this offense stays consistent Dallas will be one of the favorites in the NFC, no matter the state of the defense.

30 points or bust!!!!

30 Points a game

Only against DOG teams.....or if our garbage time is excessive and we're losing by 30-40 points then who knows?

 

[OmerV]

The Chiefs won six games scoring less than 30 points. However they still scored 25 ppg in those six games. It’s all about consistency. The best offenses score consistently close to their average each game.

Also they could have pretty easily scored way more points in those games if needed. In four games they had 0 fourth quarter points and in the other two only 6 and 9 fourth quarter points.

I agree. It's about consistency, not a 30 point threshold. 3 of the Cowboy losses they would have won if they scored 15-20 points. The inconsistency and slow starts is what did them in.

 

[StarBoyz83]

Showing up in the 1st half of games would be a good start.

 

[KJJ]

NYJ scored 21 points in the first half, but only 3 points in 2nd half at the 4 minute mark. The offense was ineffective 3 quarters of the game and almost still pulled it out.

Wentz passed for 300 yards, but Philadelphia scored 17 points, and was held to 10 points for the vast majority of that game.

We could go around in circles, but the defense was more consistent last year than the offense was. That is an indisputable fact. Defense in wins 17 points allowed, in losses 23. Offense in wins 37 point average, in losses 17.

You’re actually trying to defend our defense that clearly has issues and are blaming our offense that was number one in the NFL? lol The Jets won the game in the first half because our defense sucked. They put us in a 15 point hole and had a 90 plus yard pass play go for a TD. They completely embarrassed us in the first half. Sam Darnold who just returned to his team after being quarantined for three weeks with a disease passed for most of his 300+ yards in the first half. The Jets then proceeded to revert back to being the bad team they were in the second half but it was too little too late for us. Philly didn’t score a ton of points in week 16 but they consistently moved the chains. They had absolutely nothing at WR and we couldn’t stop them from moving the football. They kept the ball over 36 minutes.

Not only did Carson Wentz have over 300 yards but they also had 118 yards rushing. Our offensive opportunities were limited because we couldn’t get their offense off the field. Not saying we didn’t have some issues offensively but the defense simply didn’t get it done. Zeke went out on a critical third down and Pollard took a loss. We had our best receiver off the field with the game on the line and replaced him with a gadget guy. What ultimately cost us that Philly game was the defense and the coaching. You’re wasting your time if you’re trying to spin that our defense was better than our offense last season.

 

[Jake]

Today I read on BTB that Dallas was 8-0 when scoring 30 points in 2019 and 0-8 when they didn't.

In other words, if the offense carried the rest of the team the Cowboys won. But let's come here and complain about the offense. Makes perfect sense.

You shouldn't need 30 points to win every game. The Patriots won 5 games when scoring less than 30 points last season. Defense and special teams matter.

 

[ElGatoGrande]

I agree. It's about consistency, not a 30 point threshold. 3 of the Cowboy losses they would have won if they scored 15-20 points. The inconsistency and slow starts is what did them in.

I hate to blame things on consistency when in reality they get stopped in their tracks by any team with a serviceable defense. The reason there was a big difference in success rate was that the opponent changed! The quarterback simply has to be more competitive when the defense pushes back.

The defense suffered from a bad coaching philosophy and stupid personnel decisions, IMO. That whole bend-don't-break thing doesn't work if you bend that much and you've got no play makers... and you're not scoring points.

 

[12+88=7]

In other words, if the offense carried the rest of the team the Cowboys won. But let's come here and complain about the offense. Makes perfect sense.

You shouldn't need 30 points to win every game. The Patriots won 5 games when scoring less than 30 points last season. Defense and special teams matter.

It makes sense when the offense was the #1 most inconsistent offense in the NFL, by far.

It's about averaging 30 points a game(480 points). It's being consistent week to week, no matter the opponent.

If Dallas does that, they will be tough to beat and considered a contender instead of pretender.

 

[Rockport]

Last year I started a thread on "ball control or 30 points a game". The opinions were evenly matched on the subject.

My theory was Dallas needed to open up the offense and pass more and play less ball control to help a supposed weak defense.

In 2019 that's exactly what happened. Dallas passed more and scored more, but their record didn't indicate this at 8-8. When digging deeper there's an explanation for this.

In Dallas's wins they scored 37 points a game and in their losses 17. A 20 point difference, or 3 touchdowns! That was a huge disparity.

Today I read on BTB that Dallas was 8-0 when scoring 30 points in 2019 and 0-8 when they didn't. Wow, that 30 point threshold seems very important. Last year teams that scored 30 points were 116-16 or a .879 winning percentage which would put a team at 14-2 and most likely the #1 seed and home field.

With everyone saying it was the (insert adjective) defense in the NFL that needed to be fixed. The true fact was it was the wildly inconsistent offense that was the cause of an 8-8 season.

If the offense had been consistent Dallas would have won the division, made the playoffs, and would have been contenders instead of pretenders, even with the supposed weak defense.

The most 30 point games in a year for Dallas is 10. That's 10 wins. This year with the offseason Dallas has had the 10 game 30 point threshold should be surpassed. If this offense stays consistent Dallas will be one of the favorites in the NFC, no matter the state of the defense.

30 points or bust!!!!

Bull****. We’ve proved over and over again that you need a defense to be able to win. Offense alone will not win. I guess you are young and just don’t have the experience to realize this. It’s a fact. Bank it.

 

[KJJ]

It's about averaging 30 points a game(480 points). It's being consistent week to week, no matter the opponent.

You won’t find many teams that have averaged 30 points a game and no team is consistent week to week. All teams have a bad game once in a while. Some of the most potent offensive teams in NFL history such as the 07 Pats and 2013 Broncos didn’t win a championship. NE couldn’t get Eli on the ground in 07 that would have prevented the Tyree completion. Denver gave up 43 points to Seattle in the SB in 2013.

 

[Whyjerry]

Last year I started a thread on "ball control or 30 points a game". The opinions were evenly matched on the subject.

My theory was Dallas needed to open up the offense and pass more and play less ball control to help a supposed weak defense.

In 2019 that's exactly what happened. Dallas passed more and scored more, but their record didn't indicate this at 8-8. When digging deeper there's an explanation for this.

In Dallas's wins they scored 37 points a game and in their losses 17. A 20 point difference, or 3 touchdowns! That was a huge disparity.

Today I read on BTB that Dallas was 8-0 when scoring 30 points in 2019 and 0-8 when they didn't. Wow, that 30 point threshold seems very important. Last year teams that scored 30 points were 116-16 or a .879 winning percentage which would put a team at 14-2 and most likely the #1 seed and home field.

With everyone saying it was the (insert adjective) defense in the NFL that needed to be fixed. The true fact was it was the wildly inconsistent offense that was the cause of an 8-8 season.

If the offense had been consistent Dallas would have won the division, made the playoffs, and would have been contenders instead of pretenders, even with the supposed weak defense.

The most 30 point games in a year for Dallas is 10. That's 10 wins. This year with the offseason Dallas has had the 10 game 30 point threshold should be surpassed. If this offense stays consistent Dallas will be one of the favorites in the NFC, no matter the state of the defense.

30 points or bust!!!!

31-30 = Loss

This defense MUST play better. The Chicago and Buffalo games were terrible to watch.

Good defense > Good offense. Always.

 

[12+88=7]

You’re actually trying to defend our defense that clearly has issues and are blaming our offense that was number one in the NFL? lol The Jets won the game in the first half because our defense sucked. They put us in a 15 point hole and had a 90 plus yard pass play go for a TD. They completely embarrassed us in the first half. Sam Darnold who just returned to his team after being quarantined for three weeks with a disease passed for most of his 300+ yards in the first half. The Jets then proceeded to revert back to being the bad team they were in the second half but it was too little too late for us. Philly didn’t score a ton of points in week 16 but they consistently moved the chains. They had absolutely nothing at WR and we couldn’t stop them from moving the football. They kept the ball over 36 minutes.

Not only did Carson Wentz have over 300 yards but they also had 118 yards rushing. Our offensive opportunities were limited because we couldn’t get their offense off the field. Not saying we didn’t have some issues offensively but the defense simply didn’t get it done. Zeke went out on a critical third down and Pollard took a loss. We had our best receiver off the field with the game on the line and replaced him with a gadget guy. What ultimately cost us that Philly game was the defense and the coaching. You’re wasting your time if you’re trying to spin that our defense was better than our offense last season.

The offense scores 9 points in 3.5 quarters, but it's the defense that lost the game giving up 21 points in 1st half(24 total).

The offense scores 9 TOTAL points, but it's the defense that loses the game giving up 17.

OK

The defense also lost the NO and NE games because they gave up 12 and 10 points respectively. But I get it, the defense didn't create turnovers or field position or score. Got it.

I said the defense was more CONSISTENT, than the offense in 2019. That's a fact.