Evolving Dak, McCarthy on the attack

[CCBoy]

https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/science-lab-evolving-dak-mccarthy-on-the-attack

Several tweaks by Mike McCarthy and Dak Prescott that have gone unnoticed by most. That is until now, because it's time to look into the Darwinism of it all.
Prescott and Lamb are both operating at an MVP level through Week 10, one hand washing the other, continually, with the former having now thrown for 12 passing TDs to only two interceptions in past four games for a robust 1,354 yards and a passer 125.2 rating; and he's also rushed for two touchdowns extended several drives with his mobility.

In the previous five games (one additional game) combined for Prescott? Well, he threw for 293 fewer yards (1,061), eight fewer touchdowns (4) and had twice as many interceptions (4), owning a passer rating of 70.31. Shanahan reminded McCarthy, for starters, just how lethal pre-snap motion can be. As it stands, the Cowboys have the second-highest rate of offensive explosiveness in Week 7 through Week 10, on plays that exceed 15 yards, second only to, you guessed it, Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers.

*source material: Next Gen Stats
Pre-snap motion (Week 1 through Week 4):

• @ Giants: 35 (63.3%)
• vs. Jets: 31 (41%)
• @ Cardinals: 30 (40%)
• vs. Patriots: 37 (53.6%)

Outcome of each contest:

• @ Giants: 40-0, Win
• vs. Jets: 30-10, Win
• @ Cardinals: 28-16, Loss
• vs. Patriots: 38-3, Win

Pre-snap motion (Week 5):

• @ 49ers: 19 (39%)

Outcome of Week 5:

• @ 49ers: 42-10, Loss

Pre-snap motion (Week 6 through Week 10):

• @ Chargers: 38 (62%) - 20-17, W
• vs. Rams: 35 (56%) - 43-20, W
• @ Eagles: 38 (54%) - 28-23, L
• vs. Giants: 47 (61%) - 49-17, W

Outcome of each post-Week 5 contest:

• @ Chargers: 38 (62%) - 20-17, W
• vs. Rams: 35 (56%) - 43-20, W
• @ Eagles: 38 (54%) - 28-23, L
• vs. Giants: 47 (61%) - 49-17, W

That said, has the vast uptick in pre-snap motion made that much of a change in the outcome of the games? Well, yes, if you account for now simply the outcome but how they get there.

Offensive points per game (PATs/FGs excluded):

• @ Giants: 12
• vs. Jets: 12
• @ Cardinals: 6
• vs. Patriots: 6
• @ 49ers: 6

*Average: 8.4 offensive points per game

 

[Hawkeye19]

Dak and MM are starting to gel as the season has progressed. I think MM began the year by trying to reign Dak in, limit mistakes and turnovers, and rely on the D.

Now he seems to be letting Dak air it out and the trust is growing. The ground game isn’t there yet, so our best approach is to lean on an explosive passing attack— get a lead, then make teams throw into the teeth of our passrush and play catch up.

The offense is playing lights out— even against Philly on the road. They still are making a lot of mistakes in terms of penalties and the ground game needs work— but if they can peak heading into Jan and stay relatively healthy, this team can make some noise in the playoffs.

 

[Praxit]

Dak and MM are starting to gel as the season has progressed. I think MM began the year by trying to reign Dak in, limit mistakes and turnovers, and rely on the D.

Now he seems to be letting Dak air it out and the trust is growing. The ground game isn’t there yet, so our best approach is to lean on an explosive passing attack— get a lead, then make teams throw into the teeth of our passrush and play catch up.

The offense is playing lights out— even against Philly on the road. They still are making a lot of mistakes in terms of penalties and the ground game needs work— but if they can peak heading into Jan and stay relatively healthy, this team can make some noise in the playoffs.

 

[Rockport]

https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/science-lab-evolving-dak-mccarthy-on-the-attack

Several tweaks by Mike McCarthy and Dak Prescott that have gone unnoticed by most. That is until now, because it's time to look into the Darwinism of it all.
Prescott and Lamb are both operating at an MVP level through Week 10, one hand washing the other, continually, with the former having now thrown for 12 passing TDs to only two interceptions in past four games for a robust 1,354 yards and a passer 125.2 rating; and he's also rushed for two touchdowns extended several drives with his mobility.

In the previous five games (one additional game) combined for Prescott? Well, he threw for 293 fewer yards (1,061), eight fewer touchdowns (4) and had twice as many interceptions (4), owning a passer rating of 70.31. Shanahan reminded McCarthy, for starters, just how lethal pre-snap motion can be. As it stands, the Cowboys have the second-highest rate of offensive explosiveness in Week 7 through Week 10, on plays that exceed 15 yards, second only to, you guessed it, Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers.

*source material: Next Gen Stats
Pre-snap motion (Week 1 through Week 4):

• @ Giants: 35 (63.3%)
• vs. Jets: 31 (41%)
• @ Cardinals: 30 (40%)
• vs. Patriots: 37 (53.6%)

Outcome of each contest:

• @ Giants: 40-0, Win
• vs. Jets: 30-10, Win
• @ Cardinals: 28-16, Loss
• vs. Patriots: 38-3, Win

Pre-snap motion (Week 5):

• @ 49ers: 19 (39%)

Outcome of Week 5:

• @ 49ers: 42-10, Loss

Pre-snap motion (Week 6 through Week 10):

• @ Chargers: 38 (62%) - 20-17, W
• vs. Rams: 35 (56%) - 43-20, W
• @ Eagles: 38 (54%) - 28-23, L
• vs. Giants: 47 (61%) - 49-17, W

Outcome of each post-Week 5 contest:

• @ Chargers: 38 (62%) - 20-17, W
• vs. Rams: 35 (56%) - 43-20, W
• @ Eagles: 38 (54%) - 28-23, L
• vs. Giants: 47 (61%) - 49-17, W

That said, has the vast uptick in pre-snap motion made that much of a change in the outcome of the games? Well, yes, if you account for now simply the outcome but how they get there.

Offensive points per game (PATs/FGs excluded):

• @ Giants: 12
• vs. Jets: 12
• @ Cardinals: 6
• vs. Patriots: 6
• @ 49ers: 6

*Average: 8.4 offensive points per game

Great points about how the offense has been opened up since the beginning of the year. For whatever reasons, it took them a bit to get accustomed to the Texas coast. They players as well as the coaches. Just needed a tune up to get that offensive engine purring like a cat.

 

[VaqueroTD]

https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/science-lab-evolving-dak-mccarthy-on-the-attack

Several tweaks by Mike McCarthy and Dak Prescott that have gone unnoticed by most. That is until now, because it's time to look into the Darwinism of it all.
Prescott and Lamb are both operating at an MVP level through Week 10, one hand washing the other, continually, with the former having now thrown for 12 passing TDs to only two interceptions in past four games for a robust 1,354 yards and a passer 125.2 rating; and he's also rushed for two touchdowns extended several drives with his mobility.

In the previous five games (one additional game) combined for Prescott? Well, he threw for 293 fewer yards (1,061), eight fewer touchdowns (4) and had twice as many interceptions (4), owning a passer rating of 70.31. Shanahan reminded McCarthy, for starters, just how lethal pre-snap motion can be. As it stands, the Cowboys have the second-highest rate of offensive explosiveness in Week 7 through Week 10, on plays that exceed 15 yards, second only to, you guessed it, Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers.

*source material: Next Gen Stats
Pre-snap motion (Week 1 through Week 4):

• @ Giants: 35 (63.3%)
• vs. Jets: 31 (41%)
• @ Cardinals: 30 (40%)
• vs. Patriots: 37 (53.6%)

Outcome of each contest:

• @ Giants: 40-0, Win
• vs. Jets: 30-10, Win
• @ Cardinals: 28-16, Loss
• vs. Patriots: 38-3, Win

Pre-snap motion (Week 5):

• @ 49ers: 19 (39%)

Outcome of Week 5:

• @ 49ers: 42-10, Loss

Pre-snap motion (Week 6 through Week 10):

• @ Chargers: 38 (62%) - 20-17, W
• vs. Rams: 35 (56%) - 43-20, W
• @ Eagles: 38 (54%) - 28-23, L
• vs. Giants: 47 (61%) - 49-17, W

Outcome of each post-Week 5 contest:

• @ Chargers: 38 (62%) - 20-17, W
• vs. Rams: 35 (56%) - 43-20, W
• @ Eagles: 38 (54%) - 28-23, L
• vs. Giants: 47 (61%) - 49-17, W

That said, has the vast uptick in pre-snap motion made that much of a change in the outcome of the games? Well, yes, if you account for now simply the outcome but how they get there.

Offensive points per game (PATs/FGs excluded):

• @ Giants: 12
• vs. Jets: 12
• @ Cardinals: 6
• vs. Patriots: 6
• @ 49ers: 6

*Average: 8.4 offensive points per game

8.4? Wow. That is pretty bad. Glad they’ve gotten it together. I’m guessing that’s because all the points were DEF/ST?

 

[Mannix]

Stop it....please STOP IT!!! I always thought Stephen A was 100% wrong about Cowboy fans....but damn....he really isn't. Can you just wait until after we play Philly, Detroit, Miami, and Buffalo before claiming everything is fixed. Daks warts did NOT suddenly go away after 7 1/2 years, and MM did not suddenly gain IQ points and work at his job harder.

 

[VaqueroTD]

Stop it....please STOP IT!!! I always thought Stephen A was 100% wrong about Cowboy fans....but damn....he really isn't. Can you just wait until after we play Philly, Detroit, Miami, and Buffalo before claiming everything is fixed. Daks warts did NOT suddenly go away after 7 1/2 years, and MM did not suddenly gain IQ points and work at his job harder.

This is where you prove your point by countering with the defensive passing rank of defenses we have played recently.

 

[Kwyn]

8.4? Wow. That is pretty bad. Glad they’ve gotten it together. I’m guessing that’s because all the points were DEF/ST?

The Cowboys have scored 29 offensive touchdowns.

That’s sixth in the NFL and 19.33 ppg just on offensive TDs.

Doesn’t include PATs, FGs or 2 point conversions or any special team or defensive scores.

Don’t have time or inclination to figure out the random 8.4 footnote. That could just be points scored per game on plays in that included pre snap motion.

 

[Proof]

The Cowboys have scored 29 offensive touchdowns.

That’s sixth in the NFL and 19.33 ppg just on offensive TDs.

Doesn’t include PATs, FGs or 2 point conversions or any special team or defensive scores.

Don’t have time or inclination to figure out the random 8.4 footnote. That could just be points scored per game on plays in that included pre snap motion.

it was how many offensive points they'd scored through week 5, which included several dominant defensive performances, and a couple beatdowns

 

[CCBoy]

Stop it....please STOP IT!!! I always thought Stephen A was 100% wrong about Cowboy fans....but damn....he really isn't. Can you just wait until after we play Philly, Detroit, Miami, and Buffalo before claiming everything is fixed. Daks warts did NOT suddenly go away after 7 1/2 years, and MM did not suddenly gain IQ points and work at his job harder.

You talk based upon an abstract point of not winning higher up in the playoffs, and then place your arbitrary reason upon Jerry Jones and Dak Prescott. Don't further your personalized disclaimer with insult on another fan choosing to instead be a loyal fan. Take YOUR name/blame always ignoring all really relevant points and shove that attitude of yours!

This fan will talk non-stop logic and analyzed accountability as I feel is responsible. Don't like that, stay off MY posts. You are merely trying and going out of YOUR way to be insultive...NOT discussing elements being brought on site!!

Career highs have been posted, that include Lamb and Prescott both. Top 4 all time stats for both. YOU conveniently never pick up on those unquestionable points and continue your insults instead. Your credability departed long ago. Stay off my posts!! You are a non-stop insulter to date! Or talk football and not upon only Jerry Jones, Mike McCarthy, or cherry picked years that only fail by your own and arbitrary selection of numbers involved. How quaint you pick the numbers coinciding with years involved with Dak Prescott. You are a coward by not listening, showing respect, as well as non harrassment of an actual and strong case for team and player respect.

On Sunday against the Carolina Panthers, Prescott could become the fourth player with 300 passing yards and three TDs in four consecutive games, via Pro Football Talk's Michael David Smith. Two-time league MVP Patrick Mahomes and Hall of Famers Steve Young and Peyton Manning are the other QBs to accomplish this feat.

No, this isn't an example of artificial intelligence...

 

[CCBoy]

The Cowboys have scored 29 offensive touchdowns.

That’s sixth in the NFL and 19.33 ppg just on offensive TDs.

Doesn’t include PATs, FGs or 2 point conversions or any special team or defensive scores.

Don’t have time or inclination to figure out the random 8.4 footnote. That could just be points scored per game on plays in that included pre snap motion.

Just highlighting pre-snap motion plays and what that did in each game. Motion in plays has been productive and a positive effect when used strongly, against all opponents.

 

[gimmesix]

Dak and MM are starting to gel as the season has progressed. I think MM began the year by trying to reign Dak in, limit mistakes and turnovers, and rely on the D.

Now he seems to be letting Dak air it out and the trust is growing. The ground game isn’t there yet, so our best approach is to lean on an explosive passing attack— get a lead, then make teams throw into the teeth of our passrush and play catch up.

The offense is playing lights out— even against Philly on the road. They still are making a lot of mistakes in terms of penalties and the ground game needs work— but if they can peak heading into Jan and stay relatively healthy, this team can make some noise in the playoffs.

I think the beginning of the year we also didn't have a reason to show much on offense. The defense dominated three of those four games, so there was no reason to unleash the offense. Now, that doesn't account for the Cardinals game, unless not being forced to do more on offense made us complacent.

It just good to see the team figuring it out. Maybe this was the plan from the start and we worked slowly up to it, but it definitely gives us reason to hope that our offense can and will play at a championship level.

 

[CCBoy]

8.4? Wow. That is pretty bad. Glad they’ve gotten it together. I’m guessing that’s because all the points were DEF/ST?

It reflects a general increase in points when used at higher levels. That is a positive and indicator of direction along with the offense improving in productions.

 

[CCBoy]

it was how many offensive points they'd scored through week 5, which included several dominant defensive performances, and a couple beatdowns

No, it was a specialized case inclusive of pre-snap motion in the play being analyzed...not all offensive pass plays.

 

[Mannix]

You talk based upon an abstract point of not winning higher up in the playoffs, and then place your arbitrary reason upon Jerry Jones and Dak Prescott. Don't further your personalized disclaimer with insult on another fan choosing to instead be a loyal fan. Take YOUR name/blame always ignoring all really relevant points and shove that attitude of yours!

This fan will talk non-stop logic and analyzed accountability as I feel is responsible. Don't like that, stay off MY posts. You are merely trying and going out of YOUR way to be insultive...NOT discussing elements being brought on site!!

Career highs have been posted, that include Lamb and Prescott both. Top 4 all time stats for both. YOU conveniently never pick up on those unquestionable points and continue your insults instead. Your credability departed long ago. Stay off my posts!! You are a non-stop insulter to date! Or talk football and not upon only Jerry Jones, Mike McCarthy, or cherry picked years that only fail by your own and arbitrary selection of numbers involved. How quaint you pick the numbers coinciding with years involved with Dak Prescott. You are a coward by not listening, showing respect, as well as non harrassment of an actual and strong case for team and player respect.

On Sunday against the Carolina Panthers, Prescott could become the fourth player with 300 passing yards and three TDs in four consecutive games, via Pro Football Talk's Michael David Smith. Two-time league MVP Patrick Mahomes and Hall of Famers Steve Young and Peyton Manning are the other QBs to accomplish this feat.

No, this isn't an example of artificial intelligence...

Finished?

 

[CCBoy]

Finished?

Do both Prescott and Lamb have Hall of Fame productions accumulated after this game? Don't ask this fan to talk in English or artificial intelligence in effect.

 

[Kwyn]

it was how many offensive points they'd scored through week 5, which included several dominant defensive performances, and a couple beatdowns

You sure about that? Don’t think the math works

 

[Proof]

You sure about that? Don’t think the math works

not at all, it was supposed to be prefaced with “maybe” lol

 

[acr731]

Just needed a tune up to get that offensive engine purring like a cat.

Or maybe they just needed a game against the worst team in the NFL....

 

[ShiningStar]

Beating bad teams make players look good.