Tale of the Tape

by JasonAHeath on Nov 3, 2009 2:58 PM CST

How do the Cowboys and Eagles match up stats wise?

Lets take a quick look at the numbers.

First, the Offense:

Total Offense as of Week 8

Rank

Cowboys #2 411.1 yards per game

Eagles #15 344.4 yards per game

Passing (Yards per Game)

Cowboys #7 263.6 yards per game

Eagles #13 229.9 yards per game

Rushing (Yards per Game)

Cowboys #6 147.6 yards per game

Eagles #15 114.6 yards per game

Both quarterbacks have shown some inconsistency at the beginning of the season, but seem to be settling down.
Both teams have hot young receivers that are tearing up opposing defenses with long plays.

Now let's move to the defense.

Total Defense as of Week 8

Cowboys #22 giving up 342.1 yards per game

Eagles #10 giving up 296.9 yards per game

Passing (Yards per Game)

Cowboys #22 giving up 237.1 yards per game

Eagles #10 giving up 193.7 yards per game

Rushing (Yards per Game)

Cowboys #13 giving up 105 yards per game

Eagles #12 giving up 103.1 yards per game

The Eagles get the advantage in the on this side of the ball. Again, I am not factoring into the quality of the opponents that either team has played against, just doing some basic data mining on numbers.

X-Factors

Sacks

Cowboys (tied #11) 17

Eagles #2 23

This stat will be one of the biggest game changers.
Field position will be critical in this game, with rushing yards coming at a premium.
I will not be surprised if it comes to a last second field goal either way.

Interceptions

Cowboys #28 4

Eagles #3 14

Very obvious edge here. Hopefully, Romo will continue to get the to the line with plenty of time to make his reads.
I look for JG/Romo to counter the aggressive rush of the Eagles with screens to Felix and alot of quick passes to the hot receiver.

Opponent Scoring

Cowboys #10 TD's against: rushing 3 receiving 12

Eagles #7 TD's against: rushing 4 receiving 11

The Opponent Scoring shows a very similar defensive snapshot of both teams: Great against the run, but giving up plays in the passing game.

With both quarterbacks able to extend the play with their legs, this game could be a shootout.
However, if either team can establish a solid run, or consistently get pressure with their front 4, you can throw these stats out the window.

My thought is that this game is going to be decided by the secondary that makes the fewest errors.
I am personally hoping that Samuels is put against Austin. Miles has shown that if you don't wrap him up quick, he will make you pay, and Samuels has shown problems in that area.

I think this will be one of the wildest games of the year.

Oh, and for the haters who dogged me on this post, I still stand by what I said!

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Close game, hopefully felix can be a major factor in slowing down that pass rush.

Ignore the Mainstream Media, EMBRACE THE HATE!!!!

by cowboy78 on Nov 3, 2009 3:15 PM CST reply actions

you read my mind

They need to use the screen game this week with felix…

by scandrick32 on Nov 3, 2009 9:29 PM CST up reply actions

Those stats tell me

if Romo keeps his INTless streak in tact, then we win this game.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Nov 3, 2009 4:16 PM CST reply actions

I just hope Jason Garrett runs a good amount of screens...

That was huge in abating New York’s rush last year and Dallas got away from that against Philly in that god awful finale. I think with Philly having such a tendency to blitz, the running backs should be the main counter whether through draws or screens. I love our ability to throw the ball with Austin and Witten, but honestly this is a game that should showcase our running backs’ skills assuming Philly keeps with their blitz heavy mentality.

If I had a nickel for every Super Bowl the Eagles have won, I would have zero nickels.

by Cowboyfan729 on Nov 3, 2009 4:30 PM CST reply actions

Screens?

I look for JG/Romo to counter the aggressive rush of the Eagles with screens to Felix and alot of quick passes to the hot receiver.

In Game 2, last year, Dallas defeated PHI – 41 to 37.
How much did Dallas use the screen pass in that game? Only twice, but with good results.
1) TE screen to Bennett gained 20 yards
2) RB screen to Barber gained 25 yards

In Game 16, last year, Philly won 44 to 6.
How much did Dallas use the screen in that game? ZERO

Winning takes talent, to repeat takes character. - John Wooden

by BishopWest on Nov 3, 2009 11:03 PM CST reply actions