Check back every day for a new 2018 team preview in this year’s NFL power rankings countdown.
Today’s team is the Dallas Cowboys.
15. Dallas Cowboys
Keegan’s highest rated player: Zack Martin, guard
Biggest strength: Offensive line
Biggest weakness: Tight end
Best offseason move: Drafting Leighton Vander Esch
Worst offseason move: Not finding an immediate replacement for Jason Witten
Game to circle on calendar: Week 10, at Philadelphia
Breakout candidate: Jaylon Smith, linebacker
Key players in contract years: Rod Smith, Jamize Olawale, Cole Beasley, Tavon Austin, Deonte Thompson, Geoff Swaim, Cameron Erving, DeMarcus Lawrence, David Irving, and Kony Ealy
Offensive preview
There are a few reasons to be pessimistic about the Cowboys’ offense headed into the season, but don’t be surprised if this unit is improved from last year’s.