3 reasons Dallas Cowboys can win Super Bowl, and 1 reason they won’t

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The Dallas Cowboys have a roster full of talent, making them a favorite to make the Super Bowl from the NFC, but one major flaw could hold them back

The Dallas Cowboys got off to a rocky start. After playing poorly, and watching Dak Prescott go down with injury, many thought that America’s Team wouldn’t even reach the playoffs. But Cooper Rush delivered about as well as any backup could have, and now the Cowboys are sitting second in their division behind the 12-1 Philadelphia Eagles, with a prime view of the postseason.

But the Cowboys have their sights set beyond January. Not having competed in an NFC Championship game or Super Bowl since the 1995 season, Jerry Jones has grown ever more impatient with his players and staff, as he looks for one last chance to capture postseason glory.

Currently, most sports books have the Cowboys as the third most likely team to win the NFC, behind the San Francisco 49ers and rival Philadelphia Eagles. Below, however, are three reasons why the Cowboys can make it to the Super Bowl and win, as well as one major fault that could prevent them from making a deep playoff run.

Why Cowboys can win Super Bowl: Team Offense

At the start of the season, much of the conversation surrounded the loss of Amari Cooper and questions about whether the Cowboys had enough weapons on offense to pose a threat. While it’s been up and down at times, the Cowboys have dialed up the offense, putting up 54 points on the Colts, 40 points on the Vikings, and 49 points on the Bears.

While none of these teams have the most impressive defenses, it’s still difficult to score 40+ points in any NFL game. Dak and company have been firing on all cylinders, but they’re not just doing it through the air. The Cowboys have had one of the more balanced offensive approaches, with Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard each nearing 1,000 yards rushing for the season.

The major concern with their offense, however, has been consistency. But if the Cowboys offense can post similar performances to the Colts and Vikings games, they will be difficult to stop in the postseason.