Scoring by quarter and point differentials say a ton about the first 7 games

[Bobhaze]

The sad tale of why the Cowboys are 3-4 after 7 games is a large mixture of offensive and defensive woes. But it might be most easily explained in a look at how this team has scored by quarter and in the bad point differential we carry. Both how many points the Cowboys have scored at home vs the road, and points by quarter and what that shows.

First - Here‘s some overall facts first about the Cowboys scoring:

• The Cowboys have scored 150 points in 7 games and given up 198 points, a woeful point differential of -48.
• The Cowboys average 21.4 ppg, while opponents average 28.2 ppg.
• At home, the Cowboys have given up 120 of their 198 points in only 3 games, averaging giving up a whopping 40 ppg at home. The Cowboys have only scored 49 points at home, averaging a pitiful 16.3 ppg at home. OUCH!
• On the road, Cowboys opponents have scored 78 points in 4 games, averaging 19.5 ppg, while the Cowboys have scored 101 points on the road, an average of 25.2 ppg.

Second, here’s a look at points per quarter - by the Cowboys and their opponents.
COWBOYS POINTS SCORED BY QUARTER

• First Quarter: 26 points divided by 7 games = 3.71 pts avg in first qtr.
• Second Quarter: 52 pts divided by 7 games = 7.4 pts avg in second qtr.
• Third Quarter: 19 pts divided by 7 games = 2.7 pts avg in third qtr.
• Fourth Quarter: 53 pts divided by 7 games = 7.57 pts avg in fourth qtr.

OPPONENTS POINTS BY QUARTER:

• First Quarter: 47 points divided by 7 = 6.7 pts given up in first quarter.
• Second Quarter: 57 points divided by 7 = 8.14 pts given up in second qtr.
• Third Quarter: 61 pts divided by 7 = 8.71 pts given up in third qtr.
• Fourth Quarter: 33 points divided by 7 = 4.71 pts given up in fourth qtr.

IMPLICATIONS

1. it is obvious this team gets off to very slow starts, averaging only 3.7 points in first qtr and giving up 6.7 points in first.
2. It’s even worse in second and third qtrs.
3. The fourth qtr is where we tend to score more…after the game is pretty much out of reach.
4. Starting every game behind or worse, down two scores starting the fourth qtr is deadly for any team.

After 7 games this looks like a team that either walks into the stadium unprepared or they are quitting on their coaches. Perhaps both.

 

[daveferr33]

The fourth qtr is where we tend to score more…after the game is pretty much out of reach.

Dak's been padding his stats in garbage time his entire career.

 

[Coogiguy03]

Yet this team is the FIRST to be happy about winning the toss and electing to receive the ball instead of having it after halftime!! We do all of this just to have a quick 3 and out!!!

 

[Denim Chicken]

The fourth qtr is where we tend to score more…after the game is pretty much out of reach.

The interesting part of this, at least for me, is that both the Baltimore and San Francisco games were not out of reach. At the end, there was a legitimate opportunity to win both. So it make me wonder if the opponents defense is doing something different in these scenarios or is it something we are doing on offense (2 min drill, letting Dak run the offense) that is responsible for the disparity.

 

[DCwarrior]

This is just another thread stating the obvious, 2nd and 4th quarter garbage stats. The team is slow and unprepared. If they come out that way it’s because of who and what they are. For a myriad of reasons too.

 

[TwentyOne]

4th quarter.

Game is over, opposing defense is already in the shower. The DC lets the cheerleaders and the waterboy play defense.

Time for Dak to shine.
He flashes greatness.

 

[Bobhaze]

4th quarter.

Game is over, opposing defense is already in the shower. The DC lets the cheerleaders and the waterboy play defense.

Time for Dak to shine.
He flashes greatness.

And the opponents 2nd and 3rd qtrs are just burying us. Some coaches call the last 4 min of the 2nd and of the 3rd qtrs combined “the middle 8”. Those 4 min to close a half and first 4 mmin to start the next, the Cowboys have been just awful.

 

[UncleRico]

While I agree with the premise, it gets better in the second quarter not worse. Looks like the trend is 1st. Get whooped. 2nd. Take advantage of defense playing soft. 3rd. Get whooped. 4th. Take advantage of prevent D

 

[Bobhaze]

While I agree with the premise, it gets better in the second quarter not worse. Looks like the trend is 1st. Get whooped. 2nd. Take advantage of defense playing soft. 3rd. Get whooped. 4th. Take advantage of prevent D

Opponents have scored 57 in the 2nd and 61 points in the third, so from that standpoint is a problem.

 

[Diehardblues]

The sad tale of why the Cowboys are 3-4 after 7 games is a large mixture of offensive and defensive woes. But it might be most easily explained in a look at how this team has scored by quarter and in the bad point differential we carry. Both how many points the Cowboys have scored at home vs the road, and points by quarter and what that shows.

First - Here‘s some overall facts first about the Cowboys scoring:

• The Cowboys have scored 150 points in 7 games and given up 198 points, a woeful point differential of -48.
• The Cowboys average 21.4 ppg, while opponents average 28.2 ppg.
• At home, the Cowboys have given up 120 of their 198 points in only 3 games, averaging giving up a whopping 40 ppg at home. The Cowboys have only scored 49 points at home, averaging a pitiful 16.3 ppg at home. OUCH!
• On the road, Cowboys opponents have scored 78 points in 4 games, averaging 19.5 ppg, while the Cowboys have scored 101 points on the road, an average of 25.2 ppg.

Second, here’s a look at points per quarter - by the Cowboys and their opponents.
COWBOYS POINTS SCORED BY QUARTER

• First Quarter: 26 points divided by 7 games = 3.71 pts avg in first qtr.
• Second Quarter: 52 pts divided by 7 games = 7.4 pts avg in second qtr.
• Third Quarter: 19 pts divided by 7 games = 2.7 pts avg in third qtr.
• Fourth Quarter: 53 pts divided by 7 games = 7.57 pts avg in fourth qtr.

OPPONENTS POINTS BY QUARTER:

• First Quarter: 47 points divided by 7 = 6.7 pts given up in first quarter.
• Second Quarter: 57 points divided by 7 = 8.14 pts given up in second qtr.
• Third Quarter: 61 pts divided by 7 = 8.71 pts given up in third qtr.
• Fourth Quarter: 33 points divided by 7 = 4.71 pts given up in fourth qtr.

IMPLICATIONS

1. it is obvious this team gets off to very slow starts, averaging only 3.7 points in first qtr and giving up 6.7 points in first.
2. It’s even worse in second and third qtrs.
3. The fourth qtr is where we tend to score more…after the game is pretty much out of reach.
4. Starting every game behind or worse, down two scores starting the fourth qtr is deadly for any team.

After 7 games this looks like a team that either walks into the stadium unprepared or they are quitting on their coaches. Perhaps both.

We have lost to Detroit, Balt, SF and NO. 3 of those 4 definitely better teams. Saints a bad loss but Steelers was a good win. That’s a push and how the NFL goes.

3-4 is about where I had us. So far I’d argue we are getting beat by better teams and beating lesser teams. And will continue. Not sure why we’d expect to upset better teams. Especially with not having a rushing game and injuries on defense. Not excuses but contributing factors.

Maybe they are quitting. Who knows . We wouldn’t know. I wouldn’t draw those conclusions based on losing to better teams , blowout or not. The fact those games aren’t close punctuates how much better they are.

Not sure how we can speculate anything beyond this. We knew or at least suspected this team wasn’t going to be very good. I’d argue they are living up to expectations.

Does it suk. Yea. Is it disappointing. Of course. It’s going to be an off year. Lucky to hover around .500
It’s not what some fans want to hear. Jethro would never admit but it is what is.

Maybe we can get some on defense healthy and help carry us a little but offensively without a running game I wouldn’t expect our passing game to be effective. Huge oversight by our FO. And no other WR to take pressure off Lamb. Prob least supporting cast on offense in years. Again horrible oversight by FO.

We have a few winnable games left against non winning record teams but not many. We’ll need a couple upsets to finish close to .500

 

[Diehardblues]

Dak's been padding his stats in garbage time his entire career.

But that’s how it is for many poor teams .

 

[Diehardblues]

This is just another thread stating the obvious, 2nd and 4th quarter garbage stats. The team is slow and unprepared. If they come out that way it’s because of who and what they are. For a myriad of reasons too.

Yea, that’s when good teams take over .

 

[Diehardblues]

Cowboys will be underdogs in our next 4 games home and away. Next game we’ll be favored is Thanksgiving against NY.

 

[Diehardblues]

4-7 headed into Thanksgiving would be optimum.

Tough to see us beating any of next 4. But it’s the NFL. Shoot, who had the Browns beating the Ravens . It’s why we play the games .

Atl might be our best shot to win. They’re only above .500 for wins in their division including sweep of Tampa .

And I’m not totally sold on this 6-2 Skins team. Maybe we can win one or two of those . But I wouldnt count on it .

5-6 headed into December we might could win 7 or 8 games . 8-9 with this team would prob keep us in playoff hunt until last couple weeks. Shoot last couple weeks Egirls or Wash might rest starters. Lol

 

[Diehardblues]

Season is probably over . And by Halloween this year. Pitiful job by FO.

But we can still play to save our coaching staff. Lol

 

[Risen Star]

Bob, we've scored one more point in the 4th quarter than we have in the 2nd. Yet you're taking about how we do most of our scoring in the 4th.

 

[Bobhaze]

Bob, we've scored one more point in the 4th quarter than we have in the 2nd. Yet you're taking about how we do most of our scoring in the 4th.

Cowboys scoring: First Quarter: 26 points, fourth quarter: 53 points.
Am I missing something?
EDIT: My bad. I misread your post. My eye exam is scheduled in Nov.

 

[OGSixshooter]

Dak's been padding his stats in garbage time his entire career.

Empty Calorie Dak. Theatricality and Deception.

 

[Diehardblues]

Cowboys scoring: First Quarter: 26 points, fourth quarter: 53 points.
Am I missing something?

He was comparing 2nd to 4th qtr.

 

[Bobhaze]

He was comparing 2nd (53 points )to 4th qtr (54)

Oops. It would help if I could read better, ugh.