Where the Dallas Cowboys rank statistically heading into Week 5
With Dallas kicking off Week 5, how did the Cowboys compare to the rest of the NFL after last week? We take a look at the stats.
The Dallas Cowboys are set to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 5's NFC showdown on Thursday night. Coach Brian Schottenheimer aims to secure back-to-back victories for the first time this season. In the previous matchup against Houston, the Cowboys ran 78 offensive plays compared to Houston's 58, managing to outgain them by a narrow margin of 399 yards to 397.
Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb had a standout performance with 17 receptions for 189 yards and a touchdown, while running back Javonte Williams scored three times in the second half. However, the defense faced challenges, although it recorded its first two sacks of the season, courtesy of Rashan Gary and Quinnen Williams, who tackled CJ Stroud.
As Week 5 approaches, Dallas faces an opportunity to demonstrate further improvement. Here's how the Cowboys stack up against the rest of the NFL this season based on key metrics, courtesy of Team Rankings, The Football Database, and Next Level Stats. Offensively, Dallas ranks 2nd in points per game (30.5 ppg), 7th in passing offense (258.0 ypg), and 25th in rushing offense (89.5 ypg).
Their total offensive output of 347.5 ypg places them 12th. Defensively, they rank 28th in points allowed (28.0 ppg), 24th in passing defense (239.3 ypg), 31st in rushing defense (150.3 ypg), and 30th in total defense (389.5 ypg). Their third-down conversions stand at 51.02%, red zone scoring at 81.25%, and points per drive at 3.49. Dallas has converted two takeaways, placing them 29th in the league.
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