How NFL teams are doing on first drive of each half
(Panthers/Chiefs have played 4 games, everyone else has played 5)
NFC East
Cowboys
Dallas has allowed a TD on first drive of 6 of their 10 halves.
Dallas has two TD’s, two FG’s on first drive of game:
Total points on 10 first drives: Cowboys 37, opponents 45
Giants
Giants allowed a TD on first drive of 2nd half in 3 of 5 games.
Giants have 2 TD’s, 3 FG’s on first drive of a half.
Total points on 10 first drives: Giants 23, opponents 35
Eagles
Eagles on first drive of game: 36 plays, 137 yards, no points.
Eagles on first drive of 2nd half: 15 plays, 12 yards, five punts.
Total points on 10 first drives: Eagles 0, opponents 16
Commanders
Washington has 2 TD’s, 3 FG’s on first drive of a half.
Opponents have 2 TD’s, 2 FG’s on first drive of a half.
Total points on 10 first drives: Commanders 23, opponents 20
NFC North
Bears
Bears have lost four fumbles on their first drive of a half.
Chicago has given up 2 TD’s and FG on first drive of a game.
Total points on 10 first drives: Bears 13, opponents 24
Lions
Lions on first drive of game: 26 plays, 42 yards, 3 points.
Lions on first drive of 2nd half: 37 plays, 309 yards, 31 points.
Total points on 10 first drives: Lions 34, opponents 31
Packers
Last 3 games, Packers drove 63-80-72 yards on first drive of 2nd half.
Opponents’ first drive of game: 23 plays, 79 yards, no points.
Total points on 10 first drives: Packers 24, opponents 3
Vikings
Minnesota kicked FG on first drive in 3 of last 4 games.
Opponents have no TD’s, 3 FGs on first drive of half (28.7 yards/drive)
Total points on 10 first drives: Vikings 19, opponents 9
NFC South
Falcons
Last 3 games, Falcons scored TD-TD-FG on first drive of 2nd half
Last 4 games, opponents gained 73-63-59-74 yards on first drive of 2nd half
Total points on 10 first drives: Falcons 24, opponents 27
Panthers
Carolina has four TDs and a FG on first drive of a half.
Panthers have forced three turnovers on opponents’ first drive of a half.
Total points on 8 first drives: Carolina 31, opponents 6
Saints
First drive of game: Saints ran 21 plays for 32 yards, five punts.
Opponents first drive of half: 4 TD’s, 3 field goals on 10 drives.
Total points on 10 first drives: Saints 13, opponents 40
Buccaneers
Tampa Bay has 3 TD’s, 3 FG’s on first drive of a half.
Opponents have a TD, 2 FG’s on first drive of 2nd half.
Total points on 10 first drives: Bucs 30, opponents 23
NFC West
Cardinals
Arizona scored TD on first drive in 3 of their 5 games.
Opponents have 6 TDs and a FG on first drive of a half.
Total points on 10 first drives: Cardinals 38, opponents 45
Rams
Rams first drive of game: 30 plays, 83 yards, no points.
Opponents first drive of last 8 halves: 32 plays, 67 yards, 3 points.
Total points on 10 first drives: Rams 7, opponents 13
49ers
49ers have five TD’s and a FG on first drive of a half.
Opponents’ first drive of a game: 25 plays, 77 yards, no points.
Total points on 10 first drives: 49ers 38, opponents 7
Seahawks
Darnold threw INT on first drive of 4 of their last 5 halves.
Opponents’ first drive of a half: 18 plays, 57 yards, no points.
Total points on 10 first drives: Seahawks 21, opponents 10
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AFC East
Bills
First drive of last six halves: 20 plays, 69 yards, 3 points.
Opponents have five TDs and a FG on first drive of a half.
Total points on 10 first drives: Bills 17, opponents 38
Dolphins
Miami scored TD on first drive in two of last three games.
Opponents have scored TD on first drive in 4 of 5 games.
Total points on 10 first drives: Dolphins 27, opponents 41
Patriots
Last two games, Patriots scored TD on first drive of all 4 halves.
Opponents’ first drive of game: 17 plays, 46 yards, five punts.
Total points on 10 first drives: Patriots 31, opponents 7
Jets
Jets scored TD on first drive of 3 of their 5 games.
Opponents’ first drive last four games: 30 plays, 127 yards, no points.
Total points on 10 first drives: Jets 24, opponents 10
AFC North
Ravens
Ravens have two TDs and FG on their first drive of a game.
Opponents kicked FG on 1st drive of 2nd half in 4 of 5 games.
Total points on 10 first drives: Ravens 27, opponents 22
Bengals
Bengals have 3 TD’s, 3 field goals on first drive of a half
Opponents have 3 TD’s, 3 field goals on first drive of a half
Total points on 10 first drives: Bengals 30, opponents 30
Browns
Browns on first drive of a game: 22 plays, 79 yards, no points.
Opponents on first drive of a game: 43 plays, 254 yards, 24 points.
Total points on 10 first drives: Browns 6, opponents 41
Steelers
Steelers scored TD on first drive of 4 of last 6 halves.
Last 3 games, opponents have a TD, 3 FG’s on first drive of half.
Total points on 10 first drives: Steelers 28, opponents 16
AFC South
Texans
Last two games, Texans have 3 TD’s on first drive of a half.
Opponents’ first drive of game: 33 plays, 151 yards, 2 FG’s.
Total points on 10 first drives: Texans 21, opponents 16
Colts
Colts’ first drive of game: 2 TD’s, FG, 2 lost fumbles
Opponents’ first drive of game: TD, 2 FG’s, 13.8 yards/drive.
Total points on 10 first drives: Colts 23, opponents 27
Jaguars
Jaguars’ first drive of game: 25 plays, 67 yards, 7 points.
Jaguars’ first drive of 2nd half: 41 plays, 292 yards, 23 points.
Total points on 10 first drives: Jaguars 30, opponents 13
Titans
Titans first drive of 2nd half: 38 plays, 177 yards, 3 points.
Opponents have 4 TDs and a FG on first drive of a half.
Total points on 10 first drives: Titans 9, opponents 31
AFC West
Broncos
Denver’s first drive of a game: 20 plays, 34 yards, no points.
Opponents’ first drive of 2nd half: 35 plays, 210 yards, 17 points.
Total points on 10 first drives: Broncos 3, opponents 24
Chiefs
Chiefs have 4 TDs and a FG on their first drive of a half.
Last 3 games, opponents scored TD on their first drive of game.
Total points on 8 first drives: Chiefs 31, opponents 24
Raiders
Raiders on first drive of 2nd half: 18 plays, 63 yards, no points.
Opponents on first drive of 2nd half: 33 plays, 296 yards, 28 points.
Total points on 10 first drives: Raiders 17, opponents 35
Chargers
Last 4 games, 1st drive of 2nd half: 45 plays, 297 yards, 24 points.
Last 4 games, opponents’ 1st drive of game: 2 INTs, lost fumble, punt
Total points on 10 first drives: Chargers 34, opponents 14
