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Gridiron Digest: Cowboys Hopes Ride on Their Overworked, Underpaid Hero

Everything is up for grabs as NFL Week 11 draws to a close. The Patriots and 49ers may both be 9-1, but following their first losses of the season with narrow victories over the Eagles and Cardinals, respectively, proved their vulnerability. And while Lamar Jackson and the Ravens are clearly the Patriots' top challengers, the NFC field is crowded with contenders, including America's Team.

Can the unpredictable, thrilling, frustrating Cowboys finally position themselves for a deep playoff run? If so, it will be because they stopped trying to feed $90 million running back Ezekiel Elliott and finally put the ball and their faith in the hands of Dak Prescott, the most underpaid and underappreciated superstar in the league.