Cowboys fall in some statistical categories Nothing like a bad game to affect the stats.
The Dallas Cowboys fell to 5th in total offense and 7th in total defense in the NFC following Sunday's debacle against the Philadelphia Eagles. Green Bay is in first place in NFC offense, averaging 414 yards a game. The New York Giants, the Cowboys' next opponent, are 12th in NFC offense, averaging 276.8 yards a game. Tampa Bay leads the NFC in defense, allowing an average of 248.8 yards a game. Dallas is giving up 320 yards a game, while the New York Giants have the third-best defense in the NFC, allowing an average of only 263.8 yards a game.