Top 10: Elliott Led The Way, But Who Follows?
Jason Garrett always says that it takes all 53 players to win a game, especially in the playoffs. That was true on Saturday night, but we're still picking out the Top 10 standouts. Check out the guys who made the biggest difference.
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.
