There’s really no debate that football games are won in the trenches – the Dallas Cowboys know this fact better than anybody. Last season’s disappointing record of 9-7 can be attributed to many things, like the absence of Ezekiel Elliott, the fading of Dez Bryant or the regression of Dak Prescott.
But there’s another answer that tops each of those issues.
Both the offensive and defensive lines.
You can have all-world talent at the skill positions, but if you’re lacking in the trenches it really won’t matter.