While not much went right for the Dallas Cowboys this season, these players exceeded expectations. They made a bigger impact on the team than many fans and analysts expected them to this year.
DE Carl Lawson
When the Cowboys signed defensive end Carl Lawson at the end of training camp to the practice squad, not many expected him to have a big impact on the defensive line this season. However, with the defensive line suffering numerous injuries throughout the year, Lawson found himself in a position of playing more than even he may have expected.