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How did each NFL team grade out now that the Super Bowl is over?

By Rucker Haringey

KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 12: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs rolls out on a pass play in the AFC Divisional Playoff against the Indianapolis Colts at Arrowhead Stadium on January 12, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 12: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs rolls out on a pass play in the AFC Divisional Playoff against the Indianapolis Colts at Arrowhead Stadium on January 12, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 12: Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) during the NFC Divisional Football game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Los Angeles Rams on January 12, 2019 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Jordon Kelly/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 12: Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) during the NFC Divisional Football game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Los Angeles Rams on January 12, 2019 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Jordon Kelly/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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Jason Garrett wasn’t able to lead his team to a magical postseason run, but finishing 10-6 was a fair accomplishment for the roster at his disposal. More importantly, the midseason acquisition of Amari Cooper really raised the offense’s ceiling moving forward. It’s very possible the Cowboys can assemble a top-10 offense in 2019.

As good as Cooper is, Ezekiel Elliott still runs the show when Dallas has the football. He led the team in rushing attempts and catches for the year. The dynamic running back accounted for over 2,000 yards from scrimmage. The scary thing is that he may have even more room to develop as a pass catcher out of the backfield.

Dak Prescott was really good for the team down the stretch, as well. If Dallas can hire an offensive coordinator that can help take advantage of his running ability, he’s going to draw a lot of Russell Wilson comparisons moving forward.

While the offense got all the attention, the defense turned in another really good season. They finished sixth in the NFL in points allowed and their athletic linebacker corps made them particularly tough against the run. This group may dip if DeMarcus Lawrence leaves in free agency, but there’s still a lot of talent in the front seven.

Add it all up and it was a good season for the Cowboys, but it wasn’t special. 2019 may be the season where expectations really get ramped up in Big D.

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