"The Cowboys are the 19th best team by DVOA, which feels about right. With 14 teams making the playoffs, that means they're just on the outside of that threshold. It's worth noting that three of their four remaining opponents all rank below them in DVOA, as do two of the teams ahead of them in the conference standings. Let's highlight special teams real quick, because it's been bad."
"Not only is Dallas third in special teams penalties, but they're also 25th in hidden points, a DVOA metric that measures the advantage gained by the opponent's special teams unit. Things like average starting field position and penalties are big there, and it paints a picture of how bad Nick Sorensen's unit has been outside of his two star players."
The Cowboys rank 19th by DVOA and sit just outside the 14-team playoff threshold, with three of four remaining opponents ranked below them. Special teams are a major liability, with Dallas third in special teams penalties and 25th in hidden points, reflecting poor starting field position and costly penalties. The offense remains highly efficient and sits inside the top ten of many metrics, though turnovers and a declining run game have reduced effectiveness. The defense continues to be significantly below average, producing a team profile of elite offense paired with struggling defense. The Chargers are the lone tougher remaining matchup.
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