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I expected a really tough game that would be pretty low scoring, didn't really expect us to hang 30 on them (and honestly probably should have been another 40-burger) but other than a few plays, there's absolutely nothing to complain about. The Jets are a good team and I think they'll definitely be in the playoffs, or at least be one of the teams strongly in the hunt. Their defense is absolutely legit.
1) Monster performance from Parsons, who wrecked the Jets almost on his own. Multiple sacks, a man beast forced fumble and recovery, primary cause of pick for Kearse, multiple tackles for loss. MVP type performance.
2) The Jets had a good night rushing against a solid Bills run D Monday (24 carries 166 yds, Breece Hall also had an 83 yarder) but against us, they managed 11 carries for 28 yards and their longest run was 9 yds (once). Thats two games in a row now where the run D has been very stout. The Cardinals are not overly good but they have been able to run the ball pretty well their first two games. Next week should be a solid test for the run D as well.
3) Pretty solid offensive performance all things considered. We had a massive play count advantage (83-46), scored 30 pts and for the 2nd straight game didnt turn the ball over. Jets had 5 sacks and forced Josh Allen into 4 turnovers, yesterday they got only one sack and forced no turnovers (granted, Sauce Gardner should have had a pick-6). But the two game total for us now is 0 turnovers and only 1 sack yielded. Too many field goals, but that also comes with a huge + because we learned a lot about our PK yesterday. Kid looks LEGIT. Nailed every FG and PAT, and in two games despite 100 kickoffs, everything has been a touchback. His 55 yd FG would have been good from 65.
4) Prescott had a fairly nice game. Nothing too flashy and other than the near pick 6 (which he said he was trying to throw away) no bad decisions. Missed Ferguson for what should have been a GL TD, although the worst part of that play was Lamb was even more wide open and an easier throw and Prescott didnt see him. The ball is definitely coming out quicker and his ball placement on many of these routes is superb. Offense has a chance to be really good, especially when we get Tyler Smith on the field with the OL (we were down to a 3rd string UDFA playing a lot of the game yesterday at LG) and Brandin Cooks is back out there.
5) Love Mike McCarthy's playcalling through first two games. He's doing exactly what he said he would do, calling plays for situational football and to shorten games and our defense's exposure. I did hate the two reverse calls, especially the TE reverse on the 1. Although I think Hendershot would have scored if he had not tried to loop way outside. Dowdle did something similar on the next play otherwise he would have scored too I think. Those guys are big enough that they shouldn't have been trying to run lateral that much for short yardage.
6) Malik Hooker has kind of turned into my one bitch player. I didn't think his play since we had him warranted the type of new contract he got. He dropped a gimmee pick last week and this week completely blew what should have been a routine tackle that turned into a 68 yd TD. But props to him, he did make it up for it later in the 2nd half, made a great read to get over to help Diggs (who was beaten) to not only prevent a Jets TD but get us the football. Hopefully he does more of that as the season wears on.
7) The FB is back in the Cowboy offense, and while Luepke isnt Moose reincarnated, he did have a few nice blocks through the hole yesterday. I also fully anticipate some play-action stuff is coming to him soon, as we all saw how natural a receiver he was in preseason (and on college tape). As good a runner as he is, I wonder if he might start getting some carries on short yardage and GL situations as well.
8) Mazi Smith didnt get as many snaps but had some nice reps. The Jets couldnt run the ball a lick (him and Hankins are both doing well in that regard). Smith also had a really good pass rush rep in the 4th qtr. Osa Odighizuwa is off to a sensational start though and is really taking the next step. Now has 3 sacks in 2 games and is beating guys against the pass and run. We have a really nice rotation at DT and both Gallimore and Golston are getting positive reps too. Golston has had several good pass rush snaps in the nickel.
Overall, this looks like a really well coached, super focused football team so kudos to McCarthy and the rest of the coaching staff because its been a L O N G time since we could really say those two things. Long season, but we all have to be super thrilled with what we are seeing so far. It definitely doesn't look like "same 'ol Cowboys" right now. They should beat Arizona and New England to get to 4-0 (hopefully they don't piss the bed in either of these) and then we get to REALLY see where we are, when we go to SF for SNF.
1) Monster performance from Parsons, who wrecked the Jets almost on his own. Multiple sacks, a man beast forced fumble and recovery, primary cause of pick for Kearse, multiple tackles for loss. MVP type performance.
2) The Jets had a good night rushing against a solid Bills run D Monday (24 carries 166 yds, Breece Hall also had an 83 yarder) but against us, they managed 11 carries for 28 yards and their longest run was 9 yds (once). Thats two games in a row now where the run D has been very stout. The Cardinals are not overly good but they have been able to run the ball pretty well their first two games. Next week should be a solid test for the run D as well.
3) Pretty solid offensive performance all things considered. We had a massive play count advantage (83-46), scored 30 pts and for the 2nd straight game didnt turn the ball over. Jets had 5 sacks and forced Josh Allen into 4 turnovers, yesterday they got only one sack and forced no turnovers (granted, Sauce Gardner should have had a pick-6). But the two game total for us now is 0 turnovers and only 1 sack yielded. Too many field goals, but that also comes with a huge + because we learned a lot about our PK yesterday. Kid looks LEGIT. Nailed every FG and PAT, and in two games despite 100 kickoffs, everything has been a touchback. His 55 yd FG would have been good from 65.
4) Prescott had a fairly nice game. Nothing too flashy and other than the near pick 6 (which he said he was trying to throw away) no bad decisions. Missed Ferguson for what should have been a GL TD, although the worst part of that play was Lamb was even more wide open and an easier throw and Prescott didnt see him. The ball is definitely coming out quicker and his ball placement on many of these routes is superb. Offense has a chance to be really good, especially when we get Tyler Smith on the field with the OL (we were down to a 3rd string UDFA playing a lot of the game yesterday at LG) and Brandin Cooks is back out there.
5) Love Mike McCarthy's playcalling through first two games. He's doing exactly what he said he would do, calling plays for situational football and to shorten games and our defense's exposure. I did hate the two reverse calls, especially the TE reverse on the 1. Although I think Hendershot would have scored if he had not tried to loop way outside. Dowdle did something similar on the next play otherwise he would have scored too I think. Those guys are big enough that they shouldn't have been trying to run lateral that much for short yardage.
6) Malik Hooker has kind of turned into my one bitch player. I didn't think his play since we had him warranted the type of new contract he got. He dropped a gimmee pick last week and this week completely blew what should have been a routine tackle that turned into a 68 yd TD. But props to him, he did make it up for it later in the 2nd half, made a great read to get over to help Diggs (who was beaten) to not only prevent a Jets TD but get us the football. Hopefully he does more of that as the season wears on.
7) The FB is back in the Cowboy offense, and while Luepke isnt Moose reincarnated, he did have a few nice blocks through the hole yesterday. I also fully anticipate some play-action stuff is coming to him soon, as we all saw how natural a receiver he was in preseason (and on college tape). As good a runner as he is, I wonder if he might start getting some carries on short yardage and GL situations as well.
8) Mazi Smith didnt get as many snaps but had some nice reps. The Jets couldnt run the ball a lick (him and Hankins are both doing well in that regard). Smith also had a really good pass rush rep in the 4th qtr. Osa Odighizuwa is off to a sensational start though and is really taking the next step. Now has 3 sacks in 2 games and is beating guys against the pass and run. We have a really nice rotation at DT and both Gallimore and Golston are getting positive reps too. Golston has had several good pass rush snaps in the nickel.
Overall, this looks like a really well coached, super focused football team so kudos to McCarthy and the rest of the coaching staff because its been a L O N G time since we could really say those two things. Long season, but we all have to be super thrilled with what we are seeing so far. It definitely doesn't look like "same 'ol Cowboys" right now. They should beat Arizona and New England to get to 4-0 (hopefully they don't piss the bed in either of these) and then we get to REALLY see where we are, when we go to SF for SNF.
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