Cowboys are better off without Pacman

November 20, 2008 10:47 AM

Posted by ESPN.com's Matt Mosley

We've been crunching some numbers (ESPN Stats & Analysis) this morning, and here's what we found out: The Cowboys have performed much better on defense since Adam Jones was suspended. Please enjoy this colorful chart that drives the point home:

By the Numbers: The Cowboys and Adam Jones
 With JonesWithout Jones
Weeks 1-6 7-11
Pass yards allowed 226.2 150.7
Total yards allowed 300.3 283.5
Opponents' PPG 23.5 22
Completions >10 yds PG 8.5 6
INT 2 2

Pacman Jones, Dallas Cowboys

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