The blueprint for success (at least this season) is similar to last. The offense must be top 5 and score a lot of points, and the defense will have to be at least middle of the pack and create more turnovers. Injuries and a short training camp last year thwarted those plans. With so many new faces on defense and a new DC, the hope is that the offense can keep us in enough games early on, while the defense improves and jells.

The other more obvious keys to success are continued OL health, Zeke having a bounce back year, coaching staff doing their part and Dak consistently playing at a high level. And as always a little luck.