Hate To Bring It Up But No Sacks Sunday

[Plankton]

What is the record for the least sacks in a season for any team ever -- forget Superbowl teams?

Baltimore only had 11 in 1982 (strike shortened season), but had 13 in 1981.

FWIW, the Colts went 2-14 in 1981, and 0-8-1 in 1982.

 

[perrykemp]

Baltimore only had 11 in 1982 (strike shortened season), but had 13 in 1981.

FWIW, the Colts went 2-14 in 1981, and 0-8-1 in 1982.

So what I think you are saying is the 2014 Cowboys are on pace to have the fewest sacks in the history (16-game era) of the NFL (excluding strike shortened seasons).

That's beyond crazy considering the team is 6-1.

 

[Mansta54]

Eagirls got to Eli 8 times last game.. At some point specifically when we face a Rodgers, Peyton or Brady.. I know we beat Brees but do you think this will be a issue?

Its about pressure not just sacks, pressure is HUGE and works well.

 

[Plankton]

Turnover ratio is more important than sacks, in the grand scheme of things. The average turnover ratio for a Super Bowl era during the official recognition of sacks is +7.3. Only three teams had a negative turnover ratio, and won a Super Bowl in this span (the 1983 Raiders were actually -13! Also, the 1987 Commanders and the 2007 Giants). Protect the football and take it away, and you will typically win big. The 1985 Bears were +23 (with 64 sacks), the 1990 Giants were +20 (with 30 sacks), the 2000 Ravens were +23 (with 35 sacks), and the 2013 Seahawks were +20 (with 43 sacks).

12 times did a Super Bowl champion have a ratio lower than the average. The Cowboy teams of the 90's were +7, +6 and +2 respectively.

The Cowboys are presently +1.

 

[Plankton]

So what I think you are saying is the 2014 Cowboys are on pace to have the fewest sacks in the history (16-game era) of the NFL (excluding strike shortened seasons).

That's beyond crazy considering the team is 6-1.

Yes, they are on pace for just that.

It is a complete statistical anomaly to play this well, and win like that. The closest champion, as referenced earlier, was the 2006 Colts. That Colt defense also had a historically bad run defense, but started the season 9-0. Manning and the offense completely carried that team, but the defense made enough plays in the playoffs for them to win.

 

[Eddie]

6-1 record.

No sacks.

No problem.

 

[BoysFan4ever]

I don't care if they don't get another sack all year. Just win!