18.7% on Third Down last 3 games. Worst in entire NFL. Something Is Wrong

[Beast_from_East]

Either Dak has been figured out or has hit a wall or something, but there is no reason we should be last in the entire NFL in converting third downs.

When the freaking Cleveland Browns can convert 3rd downs better than we can, there is a problem. This is what needs to be figured out and fixed, not the fact that we lost a game. Three games is a trend and this is not the type of trend you want to be setting in December when you should be hitting on all cylinders for the playoffs.

Now some will say that we are 11-2 so shut up about it................well that is fine, but there is a significant distinction between wins and losses vs. offensive performance. The Chicago Bears proved that a team can win a lot of games even if their offense sucks (see Rex Grossman), but it finally catches up to you in the end.

If we want to make a deep playoff run, this third down issue has to be corrected immediately, whatever the problem is. Streamline the plays, no huddle, different formations, or maybe different personnel and yes this includes Romo discussion.

 

[crashintonickdm]

What's the opening line against Tampa?

 

[Future]

Our quarterback does not see down the field well and our OC is not being creative, at all, on 1st and second down.

The "line up and beat them" works when you have a significant talent advantage, but when every team you play knows exactly what you're going to do, there will be weeks where you don't have success. That's particularly evident on third down, when defenses will force you into trying things you don't like to do.

 

[TheHerd]

Amen.

I haven't looked to be sure, but it seemed like every third down last night was long. And the pass blocking was not good.

I think running every single first down is becoming part of problem.

 

[John813]

We need to get back to more short and intermediate passes, so if we do encounter a 3rd down, it's 3rd and 1-3.

That way the defense has to respect the option of a run, instead of pinning their ears back knowing it'll be a pass.

 

[Beast_from_East]

What's the opening line against Tampa?

I have no idea, I don't gamble on sporting events...............not sure what that has to due with our 3rd down conversion rate?

 

[crashintonickdm]

I'm just asking a question bro

 

[Carson]

And how many of these 3rd downs are longer than 7 yards? I bet last night more than 50%

 

[Sarge]

I'm thrilled with the season so far.

 

[mrmojo]

Eli was just as bad on 3rd downs. I think weather conditions had a lot to do with execution last night.

 

[Sydla]

What's the opening line against Tampa?

Dallas opened around a 7.5 to 8.5 point favorite.

 

[ufcrules1]

We need to get back to more short and intermediate passes, so if we do encounter a 3rd down, it's 3rd and 1-3.

That way the defense has to respect the option of a run, instead of pinning their ears back knowing it'll be a pass.

We should be doing that a lot against aggressive defenses. Quick slants, screen passes, dump offs to the RB. I'm seeing NONE of that. The coaching staff is letting down these kids. Not putting them in a position to win.

 

[waving monkey]

Either Dak has been figured out or has hit a wall or something, but there is no reason we should be last in the entire NFL in converting third downs.

When the freaking Cleveland Browns can convert 3rd downs better than we can, there is a problem. This is what needs to be figured out and fixed, not the fact that we lost a game. Three games is a trend and this is not the type of trend you want to be setting in December when you should be hitting on all cylinders for the playoffs.

Now some will say that we are 11-2 so shut up about it................well that is fine, but there is a significant distinction between wins and losses vs. offensive performance. The Chicago Bears proved that a team can win a lot of games even if their offense sucks (see Rex Grossman), but it finally catches up to you in the end.

If we want to make a deep playoff run, this third down issue has to be corrected immediately, whatever the problem is. Streamline the plays, no huddle, different formations, or maybe different personnel and yes this includes Romo discussion.

yap we need to fix it,they do that you know

 

[Zman5]

I noticed the quick short pass has been replaced by waiting for longer passes to develop last few weeks.

 

[Beast_from_East]

yap we need to fix it,they do that you know

Well they haven't done a very good job of fixing it so far.

 

[Beast_from_East]

I'm thrilled with the season so far.

I think we all are thrilled with the season so far, we have won a lot of regular season games.

However, if we want to win more than just a lot of regular season games, this third down issue must get fixed.

 

[erod]

Dallas is 2 for 26 on third down the last two weeks.

 

[waving monkey]

Well they haven't done a very good job of fixing it so far.

11-2

 

[DFWJC]

A few things have happened.
1) they just played two of the league's better defenses, and two that match up particularly well with Dallas
2) those games were on the road in either a loud dome or poor weather
3) D coordinators are figuring out the pros and cons of Dak. It's always an iterative process. So now it's our turn to adjust to their adjustments...if we can.

Dallas has two good opponents coming up, but they are at home and the 'Boys will be favored.. Time to get rolling again.

 

[Trouty]

A few things have happened.
1) they just played two of the league's better defenses, and two that match up particularly well with Dallas
2) those games were on the road in either a loud dome or poor weather
3) D coordinators are figuring out the pros and cons of Dak. It's always an iterative process. So now it's our turn to adjust to their adjustments...if we can.

Dallas has two good opponents coming up, but they are at home and the 'Boys will be again favored.. Time to get rolling again.

We can, JC