Stats that stood out: Steelers vs. Cowboys

After an intense game and disappointing loss to one of the hottest teams in football, it’s time to examine the stats that truly defined this Steelers/Cowboys encounter on Sunday.

Stat of the Week – 209

After holding the Ravens to 274 yards of total offense a week earlier, the Steelers gave up 209 yards to one player: Ezekiel Elliott. Elliott ran for 114 yards and added another 116 yards receiving with 3 touchdowns.

121.7

Dak Prescott‘s QB rating.

125.4

Ben Roethlisberger‘s QB rating.

14

Number of catches by Antonio Brown.

2

Touchdowns scored by Le’Veon Bell: one rushing and one receiving.

He had gone scoreless up until this game.

30

Points scored by the Steelers offense: the most scored on Dallas’ defense this season. (Their previous was 23.)

448/400

Total yards and passing yards by the Steelers offense: both totals are the most relinquished by the Cowboys in 2016.

3/4

Dallas punted 3 times: Pittsburgh 4…

30:24

However the Cowboys edged the Steelers in time of possession, 30:24 to 29:36

54%

The Cowboys were 7-for-13 on third down conversions; converting 54% of their attempts.

4-5

The Steelers now drop to 4-5 on the year with the 35-30 loss.


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