16 Takeaways in 6 games

[percyhoward]

It's as good as we've done over six games since 1996, and equals our best regular season total in the last 24 seasons.

Most Takeaways in 6-Game Stretch Since 1990
1992 23* (5-1)

1996 20* (4-2)

1994 16 (5-1)
1999 16 (3-3)
2001 16 (2-4)
2006 16 (4-2)
2010 16 (4-2)

*includes playoffs

 

[baj1dallas]

Getting picks off Grossman isn't all that impressive but the picks off Manning were pretty good ones. However it hurts when you can't convert them to points.

 

[Brooksey]

This has been a nice turnaround. It's nice to see the increase in interceptions.

 

[Doomsday101]

I'm glad the takeaways are bigger but the big plays are killing us. Defense last year gave 5 plays of 40 yards or more and yet already this season we have given up 11 gains of 40 yards or more.

 

[joseephuss]

Getting picks off Grossman isn't all that impressive but the picks off Manning were pretty good ones. However it hurts when you can't convert them to points.

During the game, Brad Sham said Dallas was one of the league leaders(he may have said the leader) in converting turnovers into points.

 

[Beast_from_East]

It's as good as we've done over six games since 1996, and equals our best regular season total in the last 24 seasons.

Most Takeaways in 6-Game Stretch Since 1990
1992 23* (5-1)

1996 20* (4-2)

1994 16 (5-1)
1999 16 (3-3)
2001 16 (2-4)
2006 16 (4-2)
2010 16 (4-2)

*includes playoffs

We are also 10 points away from setting the franchise record for most points allowed in a season.

Just saying.

 

[KJJ]

It's as good as we've done over six games since 1996, and equals our best regular season total in the last 24 seasons.

Most Takeaways in 6-Game Stretch Since 1990
1992 23* (5-1)

1996 20* (4-2)

1994 16 (5-1)
1999 16 (3-3)
2001 16 (2-4)
2006 16 (4-2)
2010 16 (4-2)

*includes playoffs

All those takeaways and the Cowboys have still given up 30 or more points in 4 straight games.

 

[yentl911]

TOs are great but become less significant when you give up 24 points a game.

 

[Doomsday]

TOs are great but become less significant when you give up 24 points a game.

Thats what makes it so bizarre, they are getting tons of turn overs and still giving up 30 points a game to every team regardless if the QB is Manning, Vick or Grossman.

 

[WoodysGirl]

Posted at 6:11 PM on Mon., Dec. 20, 2010 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz
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With a plus-3 score in turnovers during Sunday's win against Washington, the Dallas Cowboys completed a long climb back to level ground.

The Cowboys are even in turnovers, marking the first time this season they do not have a negative score in the category. They were a minus-9 while going 1-7 with Wade Phillips as coach. They are a plus-9 while going 4-2 with interim head coach Jason Garrett in charge.

Turnovers on both sides of the ball are a constant point of emphasis by Garrett and his staff.

Read more: http://cowboysblog.***BANNED-URL***/archives/2010/12/cowboys-back-to-even-on-turnov.html

 

[TheCoolFan]

Teams don't care anymore...they will take some risks on offense, even if it results in turnovers because they know eventually, they will still get down the field against that defense and get TDs

 

[CanadianCowboysFan]

All those takeaways and the Cowboys have still given up 30 or more points in 4 straight games.

Other than the Commanders, we have played top offences during that streak

 

[Zman5]

Other than the Commanders, we have played top offences during that streak

Exactly.

Philly, Indy, NY, NO all have 25 and higher pts/game average this year. Detroit is at 22pts.

 

[KJJ]

Other than the Commanders, we have played top offences during that streak

And that's suppose to make everyone feel better? LOL You have anything that will make us all feel better about Rex Grossman tossing 4 TD passes?

 

[Idgit]

All those takeaways and the Cowboys have still given up 30 or more points in 4 straight games.

It doesn't matter all that much how many points you give up if you can take the ball away and score with it when you get it. We're 4-2 during that stretch, playing one of the hardest schedules in football during that time. That's pretty impressive.

We obviously need to fix our problems stopping other teams' passing games, but how big a problem is it, really, when you're beating good teams and going toe:toe with the very best teams in the NFC? With Romo back and a full offseason to implement defensive changes, we'll be a contender again in '11.

 

[aikemirv]

I'm glad the takeaways are bigger but the big plays are killing us. Defense last year gave 5 plays of 40 yards or more and yet already this season we have given up 11 gains of 40 yards or more.

You nailed it there. It is the big plays that are the problem and that is related to play by the safeties and poor play of the CB's at times. When you look at the Eagles game 4 of their scores came on drives when they had plays of 37yrds or more.

 

[Hostile]

Getting picks off Grossman isn't all that impressive but the picks off Manning were pretty good ones. However it hurts when you can't convert them to points.

Pfft.

Getting picks off of any QB is impressive. There isn't some mythical point system based upon a QBs stature.

 

[Doomsday101]

You nailed it there. It is the big plays that are the problem and that is related to play by the safeties and poor play of the CB's at times. When you look at the Eagles game 4 of their scores came on drives when they had plays of 37yrds or more.

I don't remove blame on them but I also think the front line deserves part of that blame. When I see a QB having the time to sit there and allow the play to develop without any pressure I know the odds of him finding the open man is very likely. If I'm going to point the finger of blame I'm pointing at the defensive unit as a whole.

 

[Hostile]

And that's suppose to make everyone feel better? LOL You have anything that will make us all feel better about Rex Grossman tossing 4 TD passes?

I do.

 

[aikemirv]

I don't remove blame on them but I also think the front line deserves part of that blame. When I see a QB having the time to sit there and allow the play to develop without any pressure I know the odds of him finding the open man is very likely. If I'm going to point the finger of blame I'm pointing at the defensive unit as a whole.

I agree with that but you can't get pressure on the QB every time. The big play by Vick to open the game is inexcusable. They open games with that all the time. The secondary should not get burned on that period. The out to Jackson for 91 yards.... The Lesean Mckoy run is on the line for sure. It is all team but the secondary is the main culprit.

Last year we held the Eagles and did not allow the big plays in those 3 games absent the flea flicker by Vick.

It's funny but the Eagles were in the same position last year as they are this year, everybody was saying they could not be stopped and we did it twice in a row. Somebody will do it again by stopping their big plays. My guess would be it will be Chicago in the playoffs because I think they run a nice cover 2 and get pressure on the QB and are pretty athletic up front... we'll see