Defense wins in the playoffs

[30yrheel]

We put Carr on Megatron and shut them down.
What's that you say?

 

[LandryFan]

Passing effectiveness is what wins in the playoffs. Just like the regular season. The only thing that changes is the teams pass it better and defend the pass better.

You never know in this league, but I can't imagine a team that had the poor QB play DET got yesterday coming out and beating DAL the way we've played the last few months. And, if we can run on them, or make them overcommit to the run now with Suh where he belongs, it's even more likely that we're playing with a lead for much of this game.

Unless Stafford just heats up, this is a game we should win this week.

Given that we get a good lead, I have a feeling that Garrett will continue with the pedal to the floorboard. I do not see this team easing up at any point in any game.

 

[Sportsbabe]

Im glad games happen on the field and not out of peoples mouths....

I'm a student of the game .... some of my favorite quotes: "that's why they play the game"; "you play to win the game".

 

[Sportsbabe]

I looked up your thread history and everything has a negative slant. It is what it is and you are what your posting history is to paraphrase Parcells.

Oh, I'm going to steal that: "your post is what you say you are"
Enough said.

 

[NorthwestDallas40]

You say a lot of yards when the game was decided, I say a lot of yards when they were up 21-14 and 28-14 and needed to run to protect their QB and their lead (since the game really wasn't decided until the safety at 2 minutes put them up 16). But hey its just semantics after all isn't it?

I don't call a 21-14 score, with 9 minutes left in the game, "decided" (they went up 2 scores with 8:45 left) but whatever.

Edit: looking at the play-by-play Lacy had all of 15 yards rushing after GB went up two scores in the 4th quarter. So ya, a whole huge 15 of his 100 yards came when they went up by two scores in the 4th.

Fair enough. But 3.8 yards per carry. And DET averages giving up 69.3 yards per game. Not saying we cant run the ball at all, but not the same way we do against other teams. Which is my point: bad matchup.

 

[NorthwestDallas40]

I looked up your thread history and everything has a negative slant. It is what it is and you are what your posting history is to paraphrase Parcells.

And you have only 863 "likes" in 9,564 posts. You are what your posts say you are. Worth reading 9% of the time.

 

[goshan]

It's ok for someone to post a thread predicting a close loss and saying they think its because their D is better. You guys really need to lighten up. Some of you are getting too cocky...I hope the team isn't.

 

[NorthwestDallas40]

It's ok for someone to post a thread predicting a close loss and saying they think its because their D is better. You guys really need to lighten up. Some of you are getting too cocky...I hope the team isn't.

Thank you. It doesnt mean I am hoping for a close loss. I am hoping for a huge win. But trying to be honest in how I analyze the game and asked for the same from this board. Instead, personal attacks, bravado, and homerism.

 

[Frozen700]

Which is why I think there is a good chance we lose this game. Missing Hitchens is a bigger blow than people on this board think. He has been our best defender, other than Crawford and O Scan. And our DBs simply do not match up well against Calvin and Tate (and an emerging Ebron). And Stafford always seems to play well in his home town and against us. On the other side, playing a top 5-7 defense. Our O line simply has not seen a D line like DET's since maybe ARZ. This neutralizes our biggest strength (unless we get a big break and Suh is suspended). Their LBs are fast to the ball. DBs are nothing special, but the DL makes them better. Not trolling here, just speaking honestly. I think: DET 27 DAL 20. Would appreciate good analysis in response, not just blind homerism...

 

[blindzebra]

And you have only 863 "likes" in 9,564 posts. You are what your posts say you are. Worth reading 9% of the time.

Perhaps because I never joined the "like clique" that *****es about all things Cowboys and then go through the we are so right circle jerk of likes.

 

[NorthwestDallas40]

Perhaps because I never joined the "like clique" that *****es about all things Cowboys and then go through the we are so right circle jerk of likes.

Either that or you are not that smart or interesting

 

[perrykemp]

Perhaps because I never joined the "like clique" that *****es about all things Cowboys and then go through the we are so right circle jerk of likes.

"Circle Jerk of Likes".... now that sounds like a party.

 

[blindzebra]

Either that or you are not that smart or interesting

No that is the first requirement of that group.

 

[Tenkamenin]

Defense will give up yards they have also forced 12 turnovers in the last 4 games with 7 ints and 5 fumbles.

And this is biggest reason why I think we're the team to beat in the NFC, forget our offense but our defense is creating turnovers. The defense is clicking and our offensive execution has been flawless the last few weeks. I don't think this will be close, we will win by a minimum of 2 TDs. My prediction 40-26 Boys

 

[cheftjpeck]

Detroit Lions
Offense
PTS
20.1(22nd)
YDS
340.8(19th)
PASS YDS
251.9(12th)
RUSH YDS
88.9(28th)

Defense

PTS
17.6
(3rd)
YDS
300.9
(2nd)
PASS YDS
231.6
(13th)
RUSH YDS
69.3
(1st)

DALLAS COWBOYS
OFFENSE
PTS
29.2(5th)
YDS
382.6(7th)
PASS YDS
235.5(16th)
RUSH YDS
147.1(2nd)

DEFENSE

PTS
22.0
(15th)
YDS
355.1
(19th)
PASS YDS
251.9
(26th)
RUSH YDS
103.1
(8th)


See OP... I strongly disagree with your premise that we don't match up well.. I understand your concern on our defensive shortcomings but would argue our offense has overcome allot of adversity and by stats I think we match up allot better than you may think
For as bad as you may feel our defense is.. Their offense is putrid

 

[cheftjpeck]

Basically something has got to give and I would bank on our o-line controlling the trenches... Their defense getting tired ... And we should be able to gash them.. Just need to keep the mistakes to a minimum... It should be an extremely exciting game and the emotions should be at a fever pitch .. Punch them in the mouth a couple times then put our foot on their throats

 

[kramskoi]

Which is why I think there is a good chance we lose this game. Missing Hitchens is a bigger blow than people on this board think. He has been our best defender, other than Crawford and O Scan. And our DBs simply do not match up well against Calvin and Tate (and an emerging Ebron). And Stafford always seems to play well in his home town and against us. On the other side, playing a top 5-7 defense. Our O line simply has not seen a D line like DET's since maybe ARZ. This neutralizes our biggest strength (unless we get a big break and Suh is suspended). Their LBs are fast to the ball. DBs are nothing special, but the DL makes them better. Not trolling here, just speaking honestly. I think: DET 27 DAL 20. Would appreciate good analysis in response, not just blind homerism...

Detroit is the last seed for a reason. Only Arizona and maybe Carolina will have offenses that are less effective than Detroit. The defense will not be enough against teams like Dallas and Green Bay...both offenses will eventually break through. Without Fairley* and Suh*...the Dallas o-line will have a stupendous advantage in run-blocking and pass-pro. I don't like Detroit's chances in a shoot-out either. Arizona can't be used as a logical argument because Romo was replaced by Weeden...If Detroit is any indication, Arizona would be a double-digit under-dog with Lindley coming to Dallas. Moreover, minus starting right tackle (Warford), though he has not been officially ruled out yet, the Dallas d-line might have an advantage. Unless a "miracle" return of Fairley and a lifting of Suh's suspension occurs, the Dallas o-line should have its way next Sunday.

http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/12/it_would_take_a_miracle_for_de.html

 

[kramskoi]

Stafford is 0-16 on the road against teams with winning records.

I think the biggest road-block for Dallas is Green Bay...go into Lambeau and squeak out a win and I would say Seattle will be in real trouble...Dallas will gain tremendous buoyancy from that win...and they have already showed that they can beat Seattle playing it's B-game. I would say the toughest road-block for Green Bay is Dallas...a team that will exploit how light they are in the front seven (even though they have moved Matthews around), with an o-line that is the real deal...likely the best they would face all year. Moreover, Dallas possesses what Seattle does not, namely Dez Bryant, along with a treasure-trove of offensive role players (Beasley) who have a knack for making plays. If Dallas is going to average 40 ppg from here on out, then they will be VERY difficult to beat. If they are going to put 28 points up in the first 2 quarters of play...they are going to be VERY difficult to beat.

The Dallas-Green Bay matchup looks like the real NFC title game. Seattle, good as they are, have not faced a blitzkrieg-style offense that can put them behind early and fast (since Dallas)...Philly was destroyed on first-downs and Dallas followed the script...otherwise, Arizona, St. Louis and San Fran just don't feature as top offenses this year. Seattle has feasted on a suddenly weak NFC West, with only Kaepernick as a legitimate quarterback. Just my perfunctory take on the playoffs...

 

[Mansta54]

ote="Dave_in-NC, post: 5889778, member: 2009"]We shouldn't be 12-4 either. But here we are.[/quote]

You're correct, we should be 14-2.

 

[Mansta54]

Ahh we better keep scoring pts in the playoffs.