Dallas Cowboys look surprisingly strong heading towards a playoff spot

The Cowboys have put themselves into a position to win late in the 2018 NFL season.

by Shawn Lealos

December 1, 2018 at 2:47 AM

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The Dallas Cowboys shocked the NFL world when they upset the previously one-loss New Orleans Saints on Thursday night. With the big win, many are wondering if the Cowboys can go all the way to the Super Bowl. Here are five players that can help lead them to the Promised Land.

Ezekiel Elliott

Forget about Dak Prescott, the leader on this offense is running back Ezekiel Elliott. He has 1,150 rushing yards and six touchdowns on the ground.

Last night @EzekielElliott’s receiving yards allowed him to reach 1,000 for his career (1,055)! 🍽 pic.twitter.com/Xw6MPJCq64
— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) November 30, 2018

Amari Cooper

A lot of people complained about the Cowboys trading a first round pick for Amari Cooper. However, since joining the team, he has 30 receptions for 424 yards in five games.

Amari Cooper is looking forward, not behind. pic.twitter.com/Tnkofrxw96
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) November 23, 2018

DeMarcus Lawrence

The Cowboys franchise tagged Lawrence but they have to keep him after this season. He leads the team with 9.5 sacks.

ARE YOU NOT F’N ENTERTAINED???!!! #LawN90rder | #HOTBOYZ #ProbowlVote @TankLawrence @TCrawford98 pic.twitter.com/28EUc2dwW2
— DeMarcus Lawrence (@TankLawrence) November 30, 2018

Jaylon Smith

Jaylon Smith has proven his injured foot from college is behind him and has 87 tackles on the season.

This is arguably Jaylon Smith's most important play of his career. pic.twitter.com/NEAmu04DI6
— Marcus Mosher (@Marcus_Mosher) November 30, 2018

Leighton Vander Esch

Sean Lee was the starter but his injury has opened things up for rookie Vander Esch. He leads the team with 102 tackles and also has two interceptions.

Cowboys defense HITTIN HITTIN 😳 Jaylon Smith STICKS Alvin Kamara then Leighton Vander Esch STICKS Mark Ingram 💪🏾 pic.twitter.com/zMlysXs88N
— VERSACEBOYENT (@VersaceBoyEnt2) November 30, 2018

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Shawn Lealos

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Shawn Lealos is a freelance writer. Shawn received his Bachelor's degree in Journalism from the University of Oklahoma with a minor in Film Studies. He has worked as a journalist for over 20 years, first in the world of print journalism before moving to online media as the world changed.

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