In terms of interceptions, this is Romo's best season in his career so far

[Red Dragon]

Disclaimer: This is only about stats, the "But Romo didn't win when it mattered most" debate isn't in here.

• This season so far, only an average of one out of 72 of Romo's passes have been intercepted thus far.
• In 2012, an average of one out of 34 of Romo's passes were intercepted.
• In 2011, an average of one out of 52 of Romo's passes were intercepted.
  
• In 2010, an average of one out of 30 of Romo's passes were intercepted.
• In 2009, an average of one out of 61 of Romo's passes were intercepted.
• In 2008, an average of one out of 32 of Romo's passes were intercepted.
• In 2007, an average of one out of 27 of Romo's passes were intercepted.
• In 2006, an average of one out of 25 of Romo's passes were intercepted.

(All decimal figures rounded down to the nearest whole number.)

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

I think they should have at least 2 different INT categories... Maybe 3.

1. INTs that are thrown directly to defender
2. INTs that are tipped/deflected to defender
3. INTs where WR runs wrong route

 

[Crown Royal]

IMO, Romo's two best years as a pro have been 2011 and 2009 (in that order). He isn't throwing with the explosiveness of 2011, but is far, far more efficient now.

 

[Red Dragon]

To put it in perspective, Romo is throwing nearly 3 times fewer interceptions per pass attempt than he did in 2006.

 

[percyhoward]

Red Zone TD Passes (of Attempts)

2006: 12 of 49
2007: 20 of 76
2008: 15 of 39
2009: 15 of 74
2010: 8 of 25
2011: 19 of 70
2012: 14 of 76
2013: 10 of 30 (6 games)

 

[JoeyBoy718]

He's definitely having an excellent season. If he had more playoff success, I think anyone with half a brain would put him ahead of everyone but Brady, Peyton, Brees and Rodgers. Let's just hope the rest of the team can step it up so we can have a chance this season.

 

[jazzcat22]

I think they should have at least 2 different INT categories... Maybe 3.

1. INTs that are thrown directly to defender
2. INTs that are tipped/deflected to defender
3. INTs where WR runs wrong route

Well, we know the INT last week was tipped, week before, what really happened. I think a combination of things.
Wrong was ran a little off, too slow, Romo couldn't / didn't put the ball where he wanted / needed it to be. Was this because of pressure, foot stepped on, combination of all.
Did this cause him not the see the RB. I don't know, plus the LB'er made a great play. 9 out of 10 times, he wouldn't catch that or get there in time.
His 1st INT against Giants, I can't recall the circumstances of that, was it a deep pass, and was just picked or just a pick, or a bad route?

 

[jobberone]

3.9, 3.7, 3.1, 1.6, 3.3, 1.9, 2.9, and 1.4 INT% from 2006 to 2013. So yes he's better so far and 1.4 is a very good rate.

 

[DandyDon1722]

Well, we know the INT last week was tipped, week before, what really happened. I think a combination of things.
Wrong was ran a little off, too slow, Romo couldn't / didn't put the ball where he wanted / needed it to be. Was this because of pressure, foot stepped on, combination of all.
Did this cause him not the see the RB. I don't know, plus the LB'er made a great play. 9 out of 10 times, he wouldn't catch that or get there in time.
His 1st INT against Giants, I can't recall the circumstances of that, was it a deep pass, and was just picked or just a pick, or a bad route?

Well, we know the INT last week was tipped, week before, what really happened. I think a combination of things.
Wrong was ran a little off, too slow, Romo couldn't / didn't put the ball where he wanted / needed it to be. Was this because of pressure, foot stepped on, combination of all.
Did this cause him not the see the RB. I don't know, plus the LB'er made a great play. 9 out of 10 times, he wouldn't catch that or get there in time.
His 1st INT against Giants, I can't recall the circumstances of that, was it a deep pass, and was just picked or just a pick, or a bad route?

Wrong route by Terrance Williams and where Romo threw it nobody was even close to the ball except the Giant -- it was an obvious learning moment for Williams and I think he's better for it.

 

[JBell]

Yeah Romo's had some tough luck when it's come to a few INT's, but he's also had some incompletions that could've easily been INT's, so it balances out.

 

[jobberone]

Yeah Romo's had some tough luck when it's come to a few INT's, but he's also had some incompletions that could've easily been INT's, so it balances out.

His INT% is 1.4. That's awfully good. And he's generally gotten better over his career.

 

[Section446]

Guy's having a good season, if he can just change the timing of some of his INT's, we'll be solid.

 

[Red Dragon]

Yeah Romo's had some tough luck when it's come to a few INT's, but he's also had some incompletions that could've easily been INT's, so it balances out.

But that's true of every quarterback. Matt Ryan also has just 3 INTs this season, but could probably have had 6.

 

[JBell]

His INT% is 1.4. That's awfully good. And he's generally gotten better over his career.

Yeah I'm not complaining. He's doing a great job of protecting the ball, I just hope he continues to be aggressive like he was vs. Denver.

But that's true of every quarterback. Matt Ryan also has just 3 INTs this season, but could probably have had 6.

Agreed, all I'm saying is that if you don't wanna credit the 3 INT's to Romo because they weren't really his fault (bad luck), you have to consider the almost-INT's that have resulted in incompletions (good luck).