Stats Only I May Find Interesting

by DavidH22 on Nov 9, 2009 11:44 PM CST

Remember when the Cowboys defense started off their first two games with zero sacks, which was so frustrating considering they'd had 105 QB traps in 2007-08? Well, they are now at 21 sacks at the halfway point of the season, scheduled to have 42, although if I were a betting man I'd put the final tally closer to 50 once the 2009 season ends.

We all know how terrible the defense was last year in snagging interceptions, garnering just eight all season long. Midway through this season, they haven't been much better, intercepting six passes through eight games, but like the sacks I expect this number to improve dramatically as well by the end of the year.

Cowboy wide receivers Austin, Crayton, Williams, Hurd and Ogletree have combined for 1473 yards through 8 games so far. If they continue that pace and finish with 2900+ yards, it will be an team record for most yards gained by wide receivers, the previous record being 2818 in 2006 between Owens, Glenn, Crayton and Hurd.

And it's not like the Cowboys offense is like the Cardinals, with just wideouts getting looks. Jason Witten has a solid 44 receptions, but only 8.9 yards a catch. That's alarming. Those are Eric Bjornson-type numbers!

The Cowboys takeaway/giveaway ratio is +/-0, a precarious equilibrium. If the defense manages to grab a fumble or interception before the offense coughs it up, it will be the first time that the Cowboys have had more takeways than turnovers since December 30, 2007. That's a season and a half of being in the red!

Another user-created commentary provided by a BTB reader.

Tweet Comment 2 comments | 0 recs |

Do you like this story?

Comments

whatttt....

That is crazy. And that says just as much about the defense as the offense over the past year I think.

We’ve had so many chances at picks too, a few of which have been blown because of sensabaugh’s cast. Jenkins looks like the playmaker we’ve needed for a long time.

by foyesboys on Nov 10, 2009 1:59 AM CST reply actions

Seems

like the D has had way more turnovers but shows you what a slow start they had on the takeaway side while turnovers by the offense was a problem to start the season.

D keeps playing the way it has been and we will be looking at 12/30/07.

Not surprised on Witten. Second among TE’s for receptions, but only 1 TD. Looks like he is lumbering a bit to me. Don’t even get me started on Bennett.

That is amazing on the WR, but in just 4 weeks, Austin has tied for lead league in TD’s and is top 10 for yards. Romo seems to have found himself with this group, and it should continue get better. Liked what they did with KO this week.

http://www.heymanwhatsup.com/main/category/front-page

by WhatsUpPorkchop on Nov 10, 2009 9:39 PM CST reply actions