When a team plays its best game of the year, there are going to be a lot of game balls to pass around. The DallasCowboys.com staff narrowed it down to just 10, and even that was a bit challenging.
The Cowboys' 44-21 win over the Rams had plenty of heroes, but are the best of the best.
The Cowboys had plenty of standouts from Sunday's win over the Rams, but we present the Top 10, and it starts with a running back who couldn't be denied.
10. Dak Prescott: Sometimes, you've just got to manage things. Prescott wasn't extraordinary, but he didn't need to be. With the running game setting the tone, he found his tight ends and running backs to keep the chains moving. He only found Tavon Austin open for a 59-yard touchdown because he impressively evaded pressure.
9. Kai Forbath: Yes, he put two kickoff out of bounds – but let's not lose focus. The Cowboys called on Forbath three times, and he delivered. He hit two field goals from 42 yards, which is exactly the range that gave Brett Maher so much trouble, and he added a 50-yarder for good measure. He was also perfect on extra points, which has been a problem for him at times.
8. Jourdan Lewis: Lewis always finds ways to show up. The Rams didn't even try him to start, but when they did he was ready with tight coverage. He finished with five tackles, an impressive pass breakup and a sack. He's currently tied for third on the team with four sacks this year.
7. Xavier Su'a-Filo: Speaking of sacks, Aaron Donald entered this game with 11 of them. By the end of the day, he had just three tackles and no sacks. Su'a-Filo and Martin combined to take care of arguably the best player in football, as Donald was unable to get anything going.
6. Zack Martin: Here's a joint recognition for the interior offensive line. Martin lived up to his high standard in paving the way for 263 rushing yards, and the Cowboys didn't allow a sack on the day.
5. Jason Witten: Think Witten didn't understand the importance of his opening touchdown? The fact that he spiked the ball for the first time in his 16 years is pretty telling. His excitement was justified, though. The one-handed effort was one of the best catches of Witten's distinguished career.
4. Tony Pollard: It's always fun when the backup is capable of breaking off some of the biggest plays in the game. Pollard ran with power and contact balance, and it helped him to 131 rushing yards on just 12 carries. It was a nice reminder of what the rookie is capable of.
3. Antwaun Woods: After missing the past two weeks with a knee injury, Woods made an enormous impact against the Rams. He wrecked L.A.'s offensive line, finishing with five tackles and a tackle for loss. The Rams' running game never got going, and Woods' constant presence in the backfield was a big reason why.
2. Sean Lee: On a day when it was questionable if Lee would even suit up, he turned in one of the best efforts of his career. He finished with four tackles and a sack, but his second quarter interception of Jared Goff changed the game. It was his first pick since 2017, and it set the Cowboys up to take a commanding 28-7 lead before halftime.
1. Ezekiel Elliott: The Cowboys' All-Pro running back is rounding into form at just the right time. Elliott looked explosive against a stout Rams run defense, bowling over and around them for 117 yards and two touchdowns. He set the tone for a physical offensive effort.
