Zack Martin – He's just really, really good. That's about all you can say from a guy who is a five-time All-Pro in five seasons. He played like the All-Pro he is and showed why he's the Cowboys' best offensive linemen.

Connor Williams – All eyes were on him as he started his first playoff game in place of the injured Xavier Su'a-Filo. But Williams not only held up fine, he played one of his better games of the season. His mobility to pull and sweep was noticed.

Randy Gregory – When he's screaming off the edge, rushing the quarterback and hurrying throws, Gregory is really good. When he's doing all of that and not getting penalties, he's even better. Needless to say, Gregory was great on Saturday.

Maliek Collins – The big guy was not having anything up the middle by the Seattle running game this time. Not only did he stuff the run, but got another playoff sack.

Amari Cooper – The reason the Cowboys traded for Cooper was for him to show out in moments like this. His 100-yard game was big for the offense but there were two clutch catches in the fourth quarter that led to points to lift the Cowboys over the top.

Antwaun Woods – The big guy played like a linebacker at times, flying around and sniffing out screen passes. The tackle he made on Carson in the open field not only set the tone early but the crowd involved.

Jaylon Smith – The physical nature in which he plays is not only instrumental, but contagious to the entire defense. Smith and LVE are quite the pair but he makes so many big plays because of his legs to get to the ball, and then just finishes the play with his strength.

Dak Prescott – Some might say his stats were a little low and his interception in the red zone should be factored in, but when the Cowboys needed him the most, Dak Prescott rose to the challenge. He won the game with his arm and legs and he's a huge reason the Cowboys are moving on.

Leighton Vander Esch – He just keeps making plays. All over the field, LVE was around the ball and limited the Seahawks from establishing a running game.

Ezekiel Elliott – The best player on the field and he showed it once again. The Week 3 loss to Seattle wasn't Zeke's best outing. But there were no mental errors or fumbles this time around. The yards were there, the production was high and Zeke was carrying the Cowboys to a win.

10. Tyrone Crawford – Not only did he pick up another sack and forced fumble, but Crawford's pressure led to another sack by Gregory. His presence in the middle stuffed the Eagles' run all day.

9. Anthony Brown – He might be the Cowboys' third corner, but the Eagles, nor any team, finds a way to pick on him. Brown had a few key breakups on third down to get off the field.

8. Chido Awuzie – The Cowboys mixed up their coverages all day, which puts pressure on the corners to have different matchups on every play. But Awuzie had his share of facing guys like Ertz, Tate and Agholor and once again locked down most of his competition.

7. DeMarcus Lawrence – A little lower on the list than D-Law normally lands but he was still effective throughout the game. He didn't get a sack, but had a lot of pressures and helped with the run support, including a critical third-down stop early in the game.

6. Blake Jarwin – Easily his best game of his career, Jarwin caught all seven of his targets, including some clutch throws late in the game to extend the drive.

5. Jaylon Smith – He led the team in tackles with nine and was flying around the ball, especially on the goal line. Smith was doing several "swipes" in the red zone, limiting the Eagles in the first three quarters.

4. Byron Jones – His assignment to check Zach Ertz wasn't easy but Jones was up for the challenge. He did allow a big pass late in the game, but it didn't overshadow his coverage skills that have been on display all season long.

3. Dak Prescott – It's hard to think he passed for 455 yards and didn't get the No. 1 spot. He had three huge drives in the fourth quarter and OT that led to touchdowns. Prescott is the eighth player in franchise history to surpass 410 passing yards in a game. But he's the first Cowboys player to win the game.

2. Ezekiel Elliott – Time after time, the Cowboys just relied on their best player to get the job done. He had a huge fourth-down conversion in overtime and carried the Cowboys to nearly 200 all-purpose yards, thanks to a career-high 12 receptions.

1. Amari Cooper – Who else? He completely took over the second half and overtime, with one of the more dominating performances by a receiver in Cowboys history. Cooper showed off his speed with the first two scores, and then his concentration was evident with the final score to win the game. Either way, he looks to be worth the No. 1 pick the Cowboys sent to Oakland.

10. Antwan Woods – We could've put the entire defensive line in there. But Woods gives the Cowboys so much size in the middle, but he's also rather athletic. He held up well against a really good Saints line and made it difficult for Brees to step up in the pocket.

9. Byron Jones – It wasn't perfect for Jones, who was flagged for pass interference on the Saints' only touchdown drive, but let's also remember that sentence. There was only one touchdown drive and Jones and his secondary mates were a huge reason why. His play on the goal-line with Kamara led to Jaylon Smith making the tackle.

8. Amari Cooper – While he did have a fumble in the second quarter, it didn't lead to any points for the Saints, thanks to a goal-line stand. Other than that, Cooper caught all eight of his targets, totaling 75 yards. Once again, his presence alone seems to be making the difference.

7. Jourdan Lewis – His interception to put the game away will go down as one of the bigger plays of the entire season. It's ironic considering he had a chance to make a similar play on the first possession of the game. But he sealed the win in the fourth quarter, picking off Brees' final throw. He also did a great job on defense, especially when he followed Alvin Kamara.

6. Ezekiel Elliott – Nothing came easy for the NFL's leading rusher, who was held to just 76 rushing yards on 23 carries (3.3 yard average). But Zeke did score the only Cowboys touchdown with a 16-yard reception. He totaled 136 yards from scrimmage and grinded out tough yards when the offense needed it the most.

5. Anthony Brown – For the second straight week, Brown recorded a sack, but this time it occurred at a crucial time in the game. Momentum was shifting drastically towards New Orleans but Brown's sack off the edge flipped the game around. Brown also got his hands on the ball for a pass deflection was part of a secondary that bottled up the Saints all night.

4. Dak Prescott – One might think that a 24 of 28 performance for 248 yards and out-playing Drew Brees would garner more praise. There are many still talking about his missed throw to Michael Gallup in the second half. Still, Dak played a clean game, considering he was harassed all night and sacked seven times. His 11-yard run in the fourth quarter was a huge play in the Cowboys' win.

3. Jaylon Smith – There were a lot of "swipes" going on Thursday night. When that happens, you know Jaylon Smith is flying around the ball and he certainly was. His biggest tackle occurred on third down by the goal line when he made sure Kamara didn't get to the end zone, resulting in an eventual turnover on downs. He had another sideline hit on third down to force a punt.

2. Leighton Vander Esch – The "Wolf Hunter" was on the prowl again Thursday night. The rookie, who was named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month earlier in the day, finished off his November with another great performance. He was credited with 10 tackles and had some key third-down stops to get off the field. He was also part of the goal-line stand in the second quarter to keep the Saints off the board. D-Law is the leader but no one is playing better on this defense than LVE.

1. DeMarcus Lawrence – He might've won the game two days before kickoff when he gave a detailed description how to beat the Saints. But on the field, he was dominant again. He had another sack and forced fumble and made the key tackle on the goal-line stand. D-Law was the leader of a group that completely demoralized the Saints.