10.
LAST WEEK: 12
As with Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay, this rating system will likely take time to adjust to the eventual loss of
Ezekiel Elliot for six weeks due to a suspension (although it appears Zeke will be able to play this week). That being said, there’s enough mediocrity in the league to keep Dallas afloat through this time if they improve in other areas, especially given how overrated the running game is in terms of value in the NFL. Unfortunately, it has been poor play by the Cowboys’ defense (27th in terms of grading in the league) and regression from
Dak Prescott (
13th in PFF player grades at the quarterback position) that have kept Dallas from meeting their expectations so far this season, and moments of elevated play have been scarce. If those don’t key components improve, they could fall behind Philadelphia (4-1) and Washington (3-2) quickly.