Blogging the Boys II
by gramazins | 5 years ago | 0 Comments
Through 7 weeks the Cowboys come out of the bye with a 5-1 record and 1 game lead in the NFC East.
Team Leaders:
Dak Prescott: 63-93 1421yds 11TD 8INT
Ezekiel Elliott: 85carries 582yds 10TD
Deryan Floyd: 19rec 529yds
John Ross: 15rec 417yds
Amari Cooper: 14rec 304yds
Demarcus Lawrence: 9 Sacks
Felix Britt: 5 sacks
Jaylon Smith: 4 INT
Whats gone right?
- The Rushing Offense - Dallas continues to run the ball with consistency as Zeke amassed 255 yards on 33 carries in weeks 4-6. His per carry average did come back to earth a little but, but is still a healthy 6.8, along with 10 trips into the end zone.
- Terryan Floyd - Floyd started the season well, but went off in weeks 4-6 gaining 303 yards receiving with 2TDs. Look for the rookie to continue to put up stats in the middle of the field as teams focus on Cooper and Ross.
- The Defense - Dallas did give up 28 points to the Bills in week 4, but came back with dominating efforts against Seattle and Arizona.
Whats gone wrong?
- Turnovers - Rather than secure the ball, Dak’s INT numbers have actually increased. With 5 INT in weeks 4-6. A similar performance in the 2nd half of the season could cost the Cowboys a playoff spot. This is something the team needs to work on.
Previous Schedule(Opponents Combined Record: 7-2):
16-28 L @Buffalo Bills
24-13 W @Seattle Seahawks
33- 7 W Vs. Arizona Cardinals
Dallas took care of an early season test going 2-1 against a tough stretch of 3 games maintaining their lead in the NFC East.
Upcoming Schedule(Opponents Combined Record: 15-12):
@ Miami Dolphins
Vs. LA Rams
Vs. Carolina Panthers
@ Chicago Bears
Expectations:
Dallas needs to make ti through the next stretch 3-1 in order to stay on track in the division. This will not be easy with an underrated Dolphins squad up next followed by the resurgent Rams, always .500 Panthers and a tough Bears opponent. Dallas could easily go 2-2, but this writer thinks they make it through 3-1 and head into the final stretch 8-2.
Contract Negotiations:
Byron Jones - resigned on a one year deal for 17 Mil to stay with the Cowboys
The Cowboys have still been unable to come to terms with Demarcus Lawrence. Rumors are beginning to fly that this could turn into a Tag situation.