Advanced Metrics Following Week 2

[Nation]

Football Outsiders Rankings of the Cowboys through Week 2

Note: These do not have opponent adjustments as of yet. So if Kansas City ends up being a bottom of the barrel Run D as the season goes on, our performance in Week 2 on the ground will look even worse. If they turn out to be a great defense, then the performance will look better in time. They do have scoring and scenario adjustments, so an 80 yard touchdown drive is a lot more impressive to their system than a drive that starts in the opponent's red zone following a turnover.

Offensive Ranking:
Overall 25th (-14.9% VOA)
Passing Offense 22nd (4.6% VOA)
Rushing Offense 28th (-33.8% VOA)

Defensive Ranking:
Overall 17th (2.2% VOA)
Passing Defense 20th (18.8% VOA)
Rushing Defense 5th (-34.2% VOA)

Special Teams: 3rd, 8.4% ST VOA - No units below league average and best FG/XP in the league

Have at it...

 

[Doomsay]

Major sample size issues, but it doesn't seem too unreasonable. Special teams Dez Church and Hatcher have been really welcome developments.

 

[Tabascocat]

Well, looks like there is more work to do...lets go guys!

 

[iceman117]

Offense needs to get it together

 

[CT Dal Fan]

The run defense is at least a positive. But if Alex Smith hurt the Cowboys on QB scrambles, I'm scared to think of what Vick, RG3, and Terrelle Pryor might do this season.