Following their 17-15 win over the Minnesota Vikings in week 13, the Dallas Cowboys continue to be the number one team in the NFL, with an almost flawless 11-1 record. Despite their week one loss to the Giants, rookie quarterback and fill-in for Tony Romo, Dak Prescott, has led his team to 11 straight wins, while throwing 19 touchdowns and only two interceptions. After the Cowboys’ division rival, the Washington Redskins, lost to the the Arizona Cardinals in week 13, the Cowboys have clinched a spot in the playoffs. However, being in the NFL playoffs is one thing, but I think the Cowboys have the potential to go all the way and win the Super Bowl for the first time since 1996.

I think the Dallas Cowboys will win this year’s Super Bowl because it’s obviously hard to overlook their 11-1 record this season, but to back that up, their 27.8 average points per game is ranked fifth in the NFL, and they have the second best rushing yard average in the NFL, coming mostly from their lead rusher, rookie running back, Ezekiel Elliott. Their field goals have also been almost flawless this season. Cowboys kicker, Dan Bailey, has made 21 out of 23 field goals through 12 games, including three field goals from 50+ yards. Their receivers have been pretty good as well, Dak Prescott throwing for 19 touchdown passes, with wide receiver Dez Bryant catching six TD passes, followed by Cole Beasley with five.

The Cowboy’s defensive squad has been making plays as well this year. In 12 games, the defense has a combined total of 23 sacks and 12 forced fumbles. Defensive players, Barry Church, Morris Claiborne and Brandon Carr have combined for four interceptions this season. Barring all their statistics though, the Dallas Cowboys have a good, well-rounded football team. Even though they’re without their quarterback who initially was going to be the starter until he was hurt in pre-season, Tony Romo, the team has still been able to excel under the leadership of rookie Dak Prescott. Romo gave a speech a few weeks ago, saying that he wasn’t going to interfere in the team’s success this season, and also saying that Prescott has earned the right to be the quarterback for Dallas. I think Prescott is not only a good quarterback, but he’s a good leader of the team. He said before that he dreamed of playing for the Dallas Cowboys, and here he is, playing for Dallas and leading them to the playoffs for the first time in two years. With his skill and leadership, I think Prescott will further his dream, and lead the Cowboys to a Super Bowl win.

Not only would this be huge for Prescott, but for all the Dallas Cowboys players, their fans and for the city of Dallas. The Cowboys are known for being the most popular NFL team, or “America’s Team.” Their fifth and last Super Bowl was twenty years ago, so it’s been a bit of a drought since then. I think there’s a lot of pressure on anybody who plays for the Dallas Cowboys, knowing that you have the title of “America’s Team,” however it’s also a good thing because they have more fans than any other team. All those fans have always been behind the Cowboys, so with that support, it should also be a bit of an advantage. Also, most of their playoff games will most likely be in Dallas because they would have the better record than their opponents, and they’d have the home field advantage.

The Cowboys would not just have an advantage in the playoff games, but an advantage in the Super Bowl. This year’s game takes place in Houston, Texas. The other football stadium in that state, of course, is Dallas. If the Cowboys go to the Super Bowl, imagine how many Cowboy fans will pack into that stadium for the game; I think it would almost just be another home game for them. They would have the home field advantage and the leadership of Prescott on their side. So with the fans, Prescott and their outstanding football team, I believe the Dallas Cowboys will win their record-tying sixth Super Bowl on February 5, 2017.