Tra Blake - Week 9 Ref

[KJJ]

Game hasn't started and we're blaming the refs for the loss already. Classic

You beat me to it, I was just about to post the exact same thing.

 

[ClappingCarrot]

It's not about "blaming refs", but analyzing which crew you're assigned is an important part of the gamesmanship of football. The coaches do pay attention to this.

You have to understand their tendencies so that you can plan and adjust accordingly.

 

[Creeper]

If the refs call DPI tight, then Gallup has an opportunity to have a big game. Teams are very physical with him. If they can't be he has a chance to get some receptions.

On the other hand, playing AJ Brown without getting physical is going to be a problem.

 

[ESisback]

Over/under on uncalled holds on Dallas pass rushers? 6? 8?

 

[CWR]

Under.

But way over for illegal contact and defensive holding. I am going to say at least 3 on crucial 3rd down stops. Two on Lewis alone

Like the Raiders game on Thanksgiving. The officiating was crap, but we need to learn to adjust when they are calling every little bump. I'd call that a coaching problem but it's also about talent and being able to overcome, something Anthony Brown couldn't do that game.

 

[CWR]

If the refs call DPI tight, then Gallup has an opportunity to have a big game. Teams are very physical with him. If they can't be he has a chance to get some receptions.

On the other hand, playing AJ Brown without getting physical is going to be a problem.

I'm not sure you beat a guy like AJ Brown with physicality. He will out physical most dbs. Smith on the other hand...

 

[Cowboy_svt]

I'm not sure you beat a guy like AJ Brown with physicality. He will out physical most dbs. Smith on the other hand...

its hard to, i remember vs the lions iirc Dez held the defenders face mask and there was a Dpi called lol

 

[speedkilz88]

Is it 15-8 or 4-0? You aren't making sense

I think he's saying (home teams) 15-8 overall and 4-0 when two teams from the same division are facing each other. Not sure of how they pick the time frame. 4-0 would seem like a small sample.

 

[Cowboys5217]

Their 2 penalties will also be offsetting penalties and or late in the game when it doesn’t matter

Yep. Make up calls on drives and plays that aren't critical.

 

[Cowboys5217]

It's not about "blaming refs", but analyzing which crew you're assigned is an important part of the gamesmanship of football. The coaches do pay attention to this.

You have to understand their tendencies so that you can plan and adjust accordingly.

They are paid to respond to every thread that has any reference at all to officiating with contrariness and gaslighting.

At least I hope they are getting paid.

 

[speedkilz88]

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Sharp Football Analysis​

Tra Blake’s Impact on Cowboys at Eagles​

One of the marquee match-ups of the Week 9 slate has the Cowboys and Eagles facing off in Philadelphia.

This game will go a long way to determining the winner of the NFC East Division.

Let’s assess the strengths and weaknesses of both teams from a penalty perspective and how the officiating of Tra Blake will potentially impact this game.

Penalty Tendencies:​

• At the midway point of the 2023 season, the Cowboys are the number one penalized road team, averaging 8.75 per game. This was an issue in Mike McCarthy’s first season in Dallas. The team improved last season but is again having issues on the road in 2023
• The Eagles’ penalty trajectory is the best of any team midway through the season. The Eagles were uncharacteristically one of the more penalized teams in the first month of the season. The second was a totally different story. Philadelphia is averaging just 2.75 penalties per game in their last four contests, more in line with their impressive 2022 penalty numbers
• The discrepancy in pre-snap penalties between these two teams is something that stands out. The Cowboys rank third overall in this category versus 23rd for the Eagles
• A constant issue for the Cowboys is offside penalties. They lead the NFL again in 2023. This is arguably the easiest penalty to avoid. Those 2nd-9 plays become 2nd-4 plays. It flips the advantage to the offense. Dallas does this far too often. In games like this, those infractions become magnified
• The Eagles offense currently ranks eighth overall in drawing hard-count penalties. The Cowboys are last in the NFL. In the short-yardage situations, don’t be surprised to see the Eagles benefit someway, somehow on Sunday
• Tra Blake leads the NFL in defensive pass interference penalties per game. The Cowboys and Eagles defensive units are almost dead even in pass interference numbers, so there is no overwhelming advantage either way here. This is worth keeping in mind when breaking down this contest from a total perspective

The Bottom Line:​

• Tra Blake is in his second season as a head referee, so we’re dealing with a small sample size. Home teams are 15-8 on the moneyline and 13-10 (57%) ATS
• Blake has only officiated four divisional games. Home teams are a perfect 4-0 on the moneyline and 3-1 ATS in those contests

There is a lot of love for the Cowboys after their resounding win versus the Rams in Week 8, but can we really trust this team versus quality opponents?

We’ve seen this movie before. Dallas beats up on lesser opponents and comes up short in the big moments. This is a big moment for both teams in terms of NFC East supremacy in the 2023 season.

The Eagles have a track record of showing up when it counts. Their overall discipline is far superior to the Cowboys.

Conversely, there has to be a concern with the coaching in Dallas. The lack of discipline from a penalty perspective certainly points to that.

Maybe the Cowboys put it all together on Sunday and come up big in this game. If they do, we can tip our hats to them. So far in the McCarthy era, Dallas has generally faded in these spots.

Despite the limited sample size, home teams have fared well with Tra Blake officiating.

Philadelphia is the proven commodity here, making the Eagles -3 points the play in this game.

 

[MC8828]

I think he's saying (home teams) 15-8 overall and 4-0 when two teams from the same division are facing each other. Not sure of how they pick the time frame. 4-0 would seem like a small sample.

He’s only be a ref for 2+ years.

 

[Typhus]

as long as its evenly called, but thats a tall asking in philly land

at least we dont have the same crew that that the dolphins had when they came there

as long as it is evenly called, OK, then please remind with the over all penalties after this game.

 

[Momanpr100]

Bring it on!

 

[rnr_honeybadger]

If we lose it won't be because of the refs.

 

[silvernblu]

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Sharp Football Analysis​

Tra Blake’s Impact on Cowboys at Eagles​

One of the marquee match-ups of the Week 9 slate has the Cowboys and Eagles facing off in Philadelphia.

This game will go a long way to determining the winner of the NFC East Division.

Let’s assess the strengths and weaknesses of both teams from a penalty perspective and how the officiating of Tra Blake will potentially impact this game.

Penalty Tendencies:​

• At the midway point of the 2023 season, the Cowboys are the number one penalized road team, averaging 8.75 per game. This was an issue in Mike McCarthy’s first season in Dallas. The team improved last season but is again having issues on the road in 2023
• The Eagles’ penalty trajectory is the best of any team midway through the season. The Eagles were uncharacteristically one of the more penalized teams in the first month of the season. The second was a totally different story. Philadelphia is averaging just 2.75 penalties per game in their last four contests, more in line with their impressive 2022 penalty numbers
• The discrepancy in pre-snap penalties between these two teams is something that stands out. The Cowboys rank third overall in this category versus 23rd for the Eagles
• A constant issue for the Cowboys is offside penalties. They lead the NFL again in 2023. This is arguably the easiest penalty to avoid. Those 2nd-9 plays become 2nd-4 plays. It flips the advantage to the offense. Dallas does this far too often. In games like this, those infractions become magnified
• The Eagles offense currently ranks eighth overall in drawing hard-count penalties. The Cowboys are last in the NFL. In the short-yardage situations, don’t be surprised to see the Eagles benefit someway, somehow on Sunday
• Tra Blake leads the NFL in defensive pass interference penalties per game. The Cowboys and Eagles defensive units are almost dead even in pass interference numbers, so there is no overwhelming advantage either way here. This is worth keeping in mind when breaking down this contest from a total perspective

The Bottom Line:​

• Tra Blake is in his second season as a head referee, so we’re dealing with a small sample size. Home teams are 15-8 on the moneyline and 13-10 (57%) ATS
• Blake has only officiated four divisional games. Home teams are a perfect 4-0 on the moneyline and 3-1 ATS in those contests

There is a lot of love for the Cowboys after their resounding win versus the Rams in Week 8, but can we really trust this team versus quality opponents?

We’ve seen this movie before. Dallas beats up on lesser opponents and comes up short in the big moments. This is a big moment for both teams in terms of NFC East supremacy in the 2023 season.

The Eagles have a track record of showing up when it counts. Their overall discipline is far superior to the Cowboys.

Conversely, there has to be a concern with the coaching in Dallas. The lack of discipline from a penalty perspective certainly points to that.

Maybe the Cowboys put it all together on Sunday and come up big in this game. If they do, we can tip our hats to them. So far in the McCarthy era, Dallas has generally faded in these spots.

Despite the limited sample size, home teams have fared well with Tra Blake officiating.

Philadelphia is the proven commodity here, making the Eagles -3 points the play in this game.

I think in general, home teams win 2/3rds of the time. Then in playoffs, the home team is usually the better team AND has home field advantage. Not seeing homerism here.

 

[btgboys41]

Ref brigade out early. Drop that hate and grievance on coach Mac’s doorstep. If the team stacks up penalties, it will be on coach and not gettin them ready.

 

[AbeBeta]

I think he's saying (home teams) 15-8 overall and 4-0 when two teams from the same division are facing each other. Not sure of how they pick the time frame. 4-0 would seem like a small sample.

This is why people need to use complete sentences.

And you are right -- citing 4-0 is pretty weak. Particularly since there is no additional context.

This is the influence of fantasy football. People are all into statistics because of it but they don't understand what the numbers are actually telling them.

 

[Reality]

 

[jblaze2004]

Wonder if the eagles get zero penalties again.