Predictable
The table below summarizes Dallas’s net pass YPA for the period from 2007-2011.
| Offensive net pass YPA | Offensive net pass YPA Rank | Defensive net pass YPA | Defensive net pass YPA Rank | Win % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 7.4 | 2nd | 5.4 | 6th | 81.30% |
| 2008 | 6.6 | 11th | 5.3 | 5th | 56.30% |
| 2009 | 7.3 | 6th | 5.9 | 11th | 68.80% |
| 2010 | 6.7 | 7th | 6.8 | 28th | 37.50% |
| 2011 | 7.2 | 5th | 6.4 | 21st | 53.80% |
As a basis for comparison, summarized in the table below are the maximum, median, average, and minimum net pass YPA for the NFL 2010 season
| Net Pass YPA – NFL All Teams 2010 Season | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offense | Defense | |
| Maximum | 7.8 | 7.5 |
| Median | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Average | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Minimum | 4.3 | 5.3 |
The Cowboys results through week 13 are summarized in the table below.
| Dallas Cowboys | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week | Offensive net pass YPA | Offensive net pass YPA Rank | Defensive net pass YPA | Defensive net pass YPA Rank |
| NYJ | 8.2 | 6.2 | ||
| SF | 9.7 | 4.4 | ||
| WAS | 6.8 | 5.8 | ||
| DET | 6.7 | 5.6 | ||
| BYE | ||||
| NEP | 7 | 6.1 | ||
| STL | 5.8 | 5.7 | ||
| PHI | 4.7 | 8 | ||
| SEA | 9 | 7.1 | ||
| BUF | 10.4 | 4.3 | ||
| WAS | 6.4 | 6.7 | ||
| MIA | 6.2 | 7.4 | ||
| ARI | 5.6 | 7.5 | ||
| NYG | 9 | 8.5 | ||
| Season | 7.2 | 5th | 6.5 | 21st |
The Darkos results through week 13 are summarized in the table below.
| Darko Cowboys | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week | Offensive net pass YPA | Offensive net pass YPA Rank | Defensive net pass YPA | Defensive net pass YPA Rank |
| IND | 8.7 | 5.1 | ||
| MIA | 6.5 | 4.8 | ||
| NO | 8.9 | 7.7 | ||
| PIT | 6.6 | 5.1 | ||
| OAK | 7.5 | 5.6 | ||
| BAL | 4.9 | 8.3 | ||
| TEN | 12.9 | 2.9 | ||
| JAX | 6.3 | 2.7 | ||
| CLE | 5.2 | 4.9 | ||
| TB | 14.3 | 3.6 | ||
| JAX | 4.5 | 3.2 | ||
| ATL | 6.3 | 5.7 | ||
| CIN | 5.5 | 6.3 | ||
| Season | 7.1 | 7th | 5 | 1st |
The offense produced a fantastic net pass YPA of 9.0 y/a. Deep passes galore. Romo surprised me with his arm. The throw to #81 traveled 55 yards in the air. The throw to Dez traveled 45 yards in the air. I used to think that Romo wasn’t great throwing deep balls but I really have to reconsider that. I do feel like when Romo is asked to drop back and throw the traditional high arching bomb for the WR to run under he’s not that good. But he can throw a rope and hit a WR in stride 55 yards downfield. Pretty amazing actually.
The defense allowed an atrocious net pass YPA of 8.5 y/a. This isn’t about guts, or effort, or toughness, or want to. This is about ability. Look at the very first table. Dallas’ trend from 2007-2011.
Bonus this week (because sometimes it’s easier to see than read). Chart of the def net pass YPA belo 
p.s. the Darko’s clinched a playoff spot with their 3rd string QB this week.
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