Some Cowboys preseason numbers...

[silverbear]

Halfway through the exhibition season:

Total Offense-- 368.5 yard per game, 4th in the NFL...

Pass Offense-- 259.5 yards per game, 3rd in the NFL...

Rush Offense-- 109.0 yards per game, 13th in the NFL...

Total Defense-- 239.0 yards per game, 3rd in the NFL...

Rush Defense-- 61.0 yards per game, tied for 1st in the NFL...

Yards Per Carry Allowed-- 2.9, 3rd in the NFL...

Pass Defense-- 178.0 yards per game, 14th in the NFL...

Scoring Offense-- 21.5 points per game, 5th in the NFL...

Scoring Defense-- 5.0 points per game, 1st in the NFL...

New Post Some Cowboys preseason numbers... Halfway through the exhibition season:

Total Offense-- 368.5 yard per game, 4th in the NFL...

Pass Offense-- 259.5 yards per game, 3rd in the NFL...

Rush Offense-- 109.0 yards per game, 13th in the NFL...

Total Defense-- 239.0 yards per game, 3rd in the NFL...

Rush Defense-- 61.0 yards per game, tied for 1st in the NFL...

Yards Per Carry Allowed-- 2.9, 3rd in the NFL...

Pass Defense-- 178.0 yards per game, 14th in the NFL...

Scoring Offense-- 21.5 points per game, 5th in the NFL...

Scoring Defense-- 5.0 points per game, 1st in the NFL...

Quarterback Rating-- Cowboys quarterbacks have combined to go 37 of 49 in the first 2 games, for 529 yards, 4 TDs and 0 ints... that works out to a 137.2 rating...

So, we have the best run defense, the stingiest scoring defense, we're top 5 in total offense, pass offense, total defense and scoring offense... in the other categories, we're in the upper half of the league...

Note also that the two teams we've beaten have won their other preseason games...

Of course, it's early, but I have found that keeping track of stats as preseason rolls on gives us a fair take on what the team's doing well, and where they need improvement... right now, the stats sheet confirms my subjective opinion, that the Boys need to run the ball better... but other than that, there's not much to dislike so far...

 

[Bob Sacamano]

wow, doing better running the football than I thought we were

but of course, MB3 and Tyson have been the biggest ground-gainers weeks 1 and 2 respectively

good stuff...

 

[jlust22]

Well, they are also avg. 36 rushing attempts a game in the preseason. So, 109 yards per game on 36 carries is very unimpressive. They are only avg. 3.03 yds. per carry so far. It's only preseason, but the Cowboys were one of the worst teams in the NFL last season in terms of yards per carry. I would be concerned about the running game because I think the OL appears to be pretty weak when it comes to run blocking.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Well, they are also avg. 36 rushing attempts a game in the preseason. So, 109 yards per game on 36 carries is very unimpressive. They are only avg. 3.03 yds. per carry so far. It's only preseason, but the Cowboys were one of the worst teams in the NFL last season in terms of yards per carry. I would be concerned about the running game because I think the OL appears to be pretty weak when it comes to run blocking.

yeah, whoever isn't at least a little bit concerned about our running game is a homer

 

[silverbear]

Well, they are also avg. 36 rushing attempts a game in the preseason. So, 109 yards per game on 36 carries is very unimpressive. They are only avg. 3.03 yds. per carry so far. It's only preseason, but the Cowboys were one of the worst teams in the NFL last season in terms of yards per carry. I would be concerned about the running game

Gee, isn't that JUST what I said at the end of that post??

Yes, the lack of an effective running game has been the biggest problem so far in the exhibition season...

 

[Zaxor]

Hey where are they ranked in Special teams...my friend:

 

[SuspectCorner]

thanks for crunching the numbers silverbear.

 

[BigDFan5]

Good stuff SB

 

[silverbear]

Hey where are they ranked in Special teams...my friend:

Don't get greedy, wild man...

 

[Zaxor]

Don't get greedy, wild man...

LOL :laugh2:

 

[silverbear]

LOL :laugh2:

Seriously, I was impressed with the kickoffs, and the kickoff coverage, last night... couldn't tell much about the punt coverage team, when they only had one chance to cover punts, LOL... but that one was a pretty good effort, downing the ball at around the 8...

 

[Zaxor]

Seriously, I was impressed with the kickoffs, and the kickoff coverage, last night... couldn't tell much about the punt coverage team, when they only had one chance to cover punts, LOL... but that one was a pretty good effort, downing the ball at around the 8...

what do you think of Fredrickson

he punted well against Seattle kicked a 49 yard FG against NO and his kickoffs look pretty decent also

he might can do all 3 jobs punter, FG, kickoff

 

[Cowboy4ever]

Great stats!! I am not overly concerned with the run production at this time. A little concerned, but not in panic mode. Untill the OL is set and the 5 starters play side by side on a regular basis, there is going to be some struggles. What I am encouraged by, is the increase in talent in the OL this year compared to last. I think we will be just fine when the season starts.

 

[MossBurner]

Those numbers are almost as dominant as Steve Spurrier's first preseason stats.

 

[Hostile]

Those numbers are almost as dominant as Steve Spurrier's first preseason stats.

Are you saying you miss Spurrier? That he's better than Gibbs? You're out of your mind. Don't preach that in Skins Land. You'll catch pneumonia from all the cold shoulders.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

Time of Poss.

First game.

Dallas 34.51
Seattle 25.09

Second game

Dallas 37.48
Saints 22.12


Pretty Impressive IMO.

 

[Boom]

Are you saying you miss Spurrier? That he's better than Gibbs? You're out of your mind. Don't preach that in Skins Land. You'll catch pneumonia from all the cold shoulders.

He's saying the stats mean nothing.

 

[Hostile]

He's saying the stats mean nothing.

Duh.

I was pulling his leg.

 

[silverbear]

what do you think of Fredrickson

he punted well against Seattle kicked a 49 yard FG against NO and his kickoffs look pretty decent also

he might can do all 3 jobs punter, FG, kickoff

Don't get carried away, Zax... in college, Fredrickson's percentage of made field goals was rather bad... he has a strong leg, but apparently, a rather wild one...

I'm not lookin' to replace McBriar at punter, either...

Tyler's best chance of making the team will be if he can be the kickoff specialist, and right now, Suisham ain't doing half bad in that role...

 

[silverbear]

Time of Poss.

First game.

Dallas 34.51
Seattle 25.09

Second game

Dallas 37.48
Saints 22.12


Pretty Impressive IMO.

Yeah, that's a nice addition to the stats sheet... and it IS impressive...