Cowboys vs. Buccaneers: 5 Key Stats from the First Half

December 18, 2011   ·   Nick Yokoyama   ·   Jump to comments

Tonight the Dallas Cowboys take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers under the lights in Florida.  
Tony Romo and the Cowboys are hoping to cement themselves at the top of the NFC East with a big road win vs. the Bucs.
Can Dallas continue to smash Tampa as the game winds down?
Let's take a look at five key stats that dictated the outcome of the first half:
 
142.0: Tony Romo's QB rating in the first half
Romo has been near perfect throughout this game. His ability to extend plays allowed Dallas to convert all three third-and-goal plays into touchdowns. 
Romo seems to be in his element tonight and with the way the Bucs' defense is playing, I wouldn't be surprised if he unloads a few more touchdown passes in the second half. 
 
6-7: Dallas' Third Down Efficiency 
The Cowboys have been dominant on third down tonight. Tampa's D has not been able to put enough pressure on Romo and the Cowboys QB has been able t...

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