The Dallas Cowboys: Sieve or Swiss Cheese? A Statistical Odyssey into Rushing Yards Allowed
How's it going, armchair quarterbacks and fantasy football fanatics? Buckle up, because we're diving headfirst into the fascinating world of Dallas Cowboys rushing defense...or lack thereof. That's right, we're about to dissect just how many running backs have found the end zone in Dallas like it's a revolving door marked "Free Churros."
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By the Numbers: A Runaway Train (Literally)
Here's the not-so-pretty truth: The Dallas Cowboys allowed a whopping 1,910 rushing yards in the 2023 season. Let's marinate on that number for a second. That's more yards than Dak Prescott threw for touchdowns (and yes, I did the math, don't worry). Imagine Ezekiel Elliott on the opposing team, but instead of one Zeke, it's a whole herd of them stampeding through the Dallas defense all season long.
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Side Note: Did someone accidentally leave the gate open at the ranch? Just sayin'.
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Breaking Down the Breakdown: It Wasn't Always This Bad (Maybe)
Now, before we write off the entire defense and declare them all participation trophy recipients, let's look at the stats per game. The Cowboys coughed up an average of 112.35 rushing yards per game in 2023. That's not great, but it's not exactly "highway to the house" territory either.
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But here's the kicker: This stat makes you wonder if there were a few games where opposing teams just said "screw it, we're running" and racked up yards like they were on a grocery store discount spree.
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The Verdict: Room for Improvement (with Maybe a Side of Concrete Boots)
Look, the Cowboys' rushing defense wasn't exactly Fort Knox in 2023. There were definitely games that looked like a scene straight out of Benny Hill with running backs juking defenders left and right. But hey, at least they're good at scoring points, right? Right?
_On a serious note, here's hoping the offseason brings some defensive reinforcements. Maybe some lineman with appetites that rival a bottomless brunch buffet. The future of the Cowboys' defense might depend on it.
Until next time, folks, keep it casual and remember: defense wins championships, but a good offense with a leaky defense makes for some entertaining games (at least for the neutral fans).
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