1. Will Dak and Zek hit a sophomore slump?
Dallas Cowboys fans surely hope not. Let’s start with Ezekiel Elliott. The young running back took the league by storm when he rushed for 1,631 yards. That equated to hefty 108.7 on average per game. Elliott also added 16 total touchdowns and 363 receiving yards to his stat line.
It was not a surprise that he earned All-Pro and Pro-Bowl status with these excellent accomplishments. But, can he do the same thing again? We are talking about 1,994 total yards. That is a lot mileage and Elliott could make magic happen again, providing he stays healthy. Fortunately, the Cowboys’ offensive line affords Elliott the opportunities to find his openings. Another grand season could be on tap.
Elliott is going to eventually burn out if the Cowboys continue to pound the stuffing out of him on an annual basis. For now, he seems good to go.
Regarding Prescott, he proved he is the real deal after he literally stole Tony Romo’s job out from under him. Prescott played with more poise and accuracy than many of the league’s seasoned starters. He helped lead Dallas up through the divisional round of playoffs after achieving a 104.9 quarterback rating. The AP Rookie of the Year played impressively enough we don’t believe he is going to experience any significant setbacks in 2017.
This young Dallas duo will be one to monitor during the years to come.