Cowboys red zone issues - they're just bad

[big dog cowboy]

The #Cowboys season would feel much better if the red zone issues weren’t such an issue.

• Per NFL Pro, Dak Prescott has completed just 39.1% of his pass attempts in the red zone this season, the 4th-lowest in the NFL.

• The offense has scored a touchdown on just 37.5% of their red zone trips (31st), only better than the Miami Dolphins per @pfref

• The offense has had just 16 attempts in the red zone (29th). It’s also the lowest in the NFC East; yes, the Giants have more with 19.

Fix those, and the team could be in line for, at the very least, a more competitive season.

 

[maryquality]

That's just sad.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

These are the effects of not having a line or run game. It kills you.

 

[Zekeats]

Kellen Moore

 

[Asklesko]

• The offense has had just 16 attempts in the red zone (29th). It’s also the lowest in the NFC East; yes, the Giants have more with 19.

That is laughable and pathetic.

 

[CowboyFrog]

2 rookie OL's, no real RB on the team, with cooks out (or in actually) cover CD and Ferg...what would you rank Steele as so far this year, Dak all over the place...its a mess and i dont think MM is helping at all...not really shocked..

 

[Cowboys5217]

These are the effects of not having a line or run game. It kills you.

And a bad QB.

 

[Havic]

Once the field gets small, an even bigger light shines down on daks limitations. Now factor in poor playing calling with no run game and you have a team that will miss the playoffs

 

[Chasing6]

The #Cowboys season would feel much better if the red zone issues weren’t such an issue.

• Per NFL Pro, Dak Prescott has completed just 39.1% of his pass attempts in the red zone this season, the 4th-lowest in the NFL.

• The offense has scored a touchdown on just 37.5% of their red zone trips (31st), only better than the Miami Dolphins per @pfref

• The offense has had just 16 attempts in the red zone (29th). It’s also the lowest in the NFC East; yes, the Giants have more with 19.

Fix those, and the team could be in line for, at the very least, a more competitive season.

How many rushing TD's do we have? 2 total and 1 being by Dak.

It is not like anyone believes we are going to run the ball.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

And a bad QB.

It goes hand in hand. Good line play means good RB play and good QB play typically. Are you just interested in arguing about Dak? I think we get it you think he sucks lol.:

 

[DCBoysfan]

You have to be able to run or threaten to run in the red zone to be effective.

I believe the teams with the best records have the ability to run for TDs in the red zone.

 

[Aven8]

This is really the root of all of it. We’ve moved the ball pretty well between the 20’s. We got in the redzone on the first 2 drives against Detroit and came up with 3 points. The same thing happened last year and they came out of the bye on fire. Doubtful this season….

 

[Mikexike]

These are the effects of not having a line or run game. It kills you.

I wonder why we don't throw more Jump balls to Ferg and Lamb.

 

[jblaze2004]

Well when the wr's aren't getting any separation and you can't run the ball what can you expect, especially in the redzone when you have even less space to work with? Better play call and scheming would yield better results. You have to wonder how do we prepare for teams? It seems like we are lost on both offense and defense.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

And a bad QB.

It goes hand in hand. Good line play means good RB play and good QB play typically. Are you just interested in arguing about Dak? I think we get it

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

I wonder why we don't throw more Jump balls to Ferg and Lamb.

This team I don’t know if it’s intentional or not but when things work they don’t stick with it. For the life of me I don’t understand.

 

[Mikexike]

This team I don’t know if it’s intentional or not but when things work they don’t stick with it. For the life of me I don’t understand.

Very frustrating.... like what are we saving these things for? the offseason??? WTH!

 

[StarOfGlory]

With seven games in, six teams so far have run for 1,000 yards or more. One of them has done it in six games.

5-2 Ravens: 1,476 yards
5-2 Commies: 1,158 yards
5-2 Packers: 1,085 yards
3-4 Cardinals: 1,052 yards
3-4 49ers: 1,049 yards
4-2 Eagles (six games): 1,000 yards

O-line rankings are as of today per NFL/PFF rankings

Ravens: #11 O-line, running/mobile QB, stud RB, legit #1 receiver
Commies: #9 O-line, running/mobile QB, pass catching RB's
Packers: #4 O-line, running/mobile QB, legit #1 receiver
Arizona: #23 O-line, running/mobile QB, hit or miss RB/WR combo
49ers: #12 O-line, statute at QB, when healthy excellent RB/WR combo.
Eagles: #5 O-line despite Johnson and Mailata missing time, running/mobile QB, stud RB, legit #1/#2 combo at WR, all somewhat mitigated by the dumbest HC in the league.

The only anomaly on this list is Arizona. 49ers would have a winning record if healthy, I don't think anyone would dispute that.

Now, our Boys...#18 O-line, semi-mobile QB, below average RB's, legit #1 WR with JAG's bringing up the rear. We have a climb ahead of us, especially since two of those teams are ahead of us in the NFCE.

 

[Coogiguy03]

Soon as this team sniffs the red zone they all say to themselves, let's do whatever we can NOT to score a TD lol

 

[Proof]

How many rushing TD's do we have? 2 total and 1 being by Dak.

It is not like anyone believes we are going to run the ball.

didn't zeke have a decently impressive redzone td wk 1? i foolishly believed that was a sign of things to come lol