Despite losing Zack Martin to a season-ending injury, the Dallas Cowboys' offense has seen an uptick in performance. Is this improvement due to a weaker schedule, or are the Cowboys truly better off without their star lineman?
The Dallas Cowboys lost future Hall of Famer Zack Martin to a season-ending ankle injury in Week 11, but their offensive performance has improved since then. This begs the question: is this improvement due to a weaker schedule, or are the Cowboys truly better off without their star offensive lineman? Since Martin's injury, the Cowboys have boasted one of the league's best rushing attacks, averaging 145 yards per game.
Many fans credit Brock Hoffman, Martin's replacement, who has brought a new level of aggression and intensity to the offensive line. While Hoffman is not better than Martin—who has fewer career holding penalties than Pro Bowl appearances—his presence has made a difference. With both players heading into free agency, Martin's market price and injury history suggest the Cowboys may be better off with Hoffman at right guard. This move would free up more cap space to invest in stars like Micah Parsons and Osa Odighizuwa. The Cowboys vs. Buccaneers Week 16 injury report revealed that several key players are on the list
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