Top 10 Best Dallas Cowboys Players Going Into the 2018 Season

Ezekiel Elliott led the league in rushing as a rookie with 1,631 yards and entered the following year as an MVP candidate. However, a suspension loomed over his head to start the season, and a long legal battle ensued.

Elliott ultimately served the six-game suspension, but the eight games that he played before that were affected by the threat of the suspension. The Cowboys went 3-3 without him. He gained 983 yards in the 10 games he did play.

Elliott should again join the MVP conversation as he is expected to play a significant role in the team's offense. He'll likely get somewhere close to the 354 touches he had and the 716 snaps he played in 2016.

Demarcus Lawrence's fourteen and a half sacks and four forced fumbles in 2017 show how athletic he is. He may not produce the same numbers in 2018, but he'll likely have another Pro Bowl-caliber season.

Dallas gave Zack Martin a six-year extension recently and made him the highest-paid offensive lineman in NFL history. That shows how valuable his work is to the team. He will surely make the 2018 Pro Bowl if he can stay healthy.

Zack Martin is the most consistent blocker on the team and a key part of the offense. Without him, there would be a big hole that the Cowboys couldn't fill. Both the run and pass game would suffer. It's no wonder they've thrown a lot of money at him!

Dak Prescott had a sophomore season to forget, missing the playoffs all while going 9-7. The Cowboys have tried to make their offense "Dak-friendly," but it's unclear if it has helped. Only time will tell if Prescott gets back to form anytime soon.

Tyron Smith is another elite offensive lineman who's part of arguably the best offensive line in the NFL. He'll likely follow Zack Martin to the Pro Bowl in 2018.

Sean Lee had a down year in 2017, and injuries seem to follow him everywhere. However, if he can stay healthy in 2018, he could have a bounce-back season.

David Irving had seven sacks and one forced fumble in 2017. He's showing the Dallas Cowboys what he can do. Can he produce more sacks in 2018?

Cole Beasley may have to be the Dallas Cowboys' number one receiver in 2018, after a four-touchdown, 300-yard receiving season. The Cowboys are in a crisis at wide receiver.