While Los Angeles' Jared Goff and Philadelphia's Carson Wentz went 1-2 last April and have had their share of struggles as starters, it has been Dallas' dynamic duo that has dominated the headlines.
Elliott, who leads the league with 1,285 rushing yards and is second with 12 rushing TDs, is a favorite for Offensive Rookie of the Year. But Polian thinks Elliott should be in line for another honor.
Besides leading the Cowboys to an 11-1 record and a playoff berth, Elliott and Prescott could achieve something very rare: teammates finishing in the top two in Offensive Rookie of the Year balloting.
"If I had a vote he would get it for MVP," said Polian, an ESPN and Sirius NFL Radio analyst who built Buffalo and Indianapolis into Super Bowl contenders. "He is an incredible talent. He makes a difference on every level."
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"I told him with great power comes great responsibility. He's starting to learn that and did a good job fighting through his injury," left tackle Brandon Albert said. "It's something he's learning. That shows what he has in him."
Goff, who got his first start in Week 11, has four touchdowns and three interceptions. His biggest highlight so far: three first-half TD passes in his first road start Week 12 against New Orleans.
Tennessee right tackle Jake Conklin has allowed only half a sack, but his true strength is run blocking. The Titans are third in the league in rushing and DeMarco Murray is second to Elliott.
Michael Thomas, WR, New Orleans: The former Ohio State standout and first-round pick leads rookie receivers in receptions (69), yards (831) and touchdowns (seven). He's having the best rookie season of any Saints WR since Marques Colston in 2006.
Roberto Aguayo, K, Tampa Bay: The second-round pick is 15 of 22 on field goals, the worst percentage of any kicker in the league this season.
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Despite missing the first five games due to a holdout and then injury, San Diego defensive lineman Joey Bosa has 5 1-2 sacks, nine tackles for loss and 15 quarterback hits in eight games. But Bosa had a stretch of only half a sack in four games.
Chicago linebacker Leonard Floyd, who went ninth overall, leads rookies with seven sacks, also has returned a fumble for a touchdown and managed a safety last week against San Francisco.
Briean Boddy-Calhoun, DB, Cleveland: He is the only rookie this season with a sack and interception. He also has two picks, including a pick-6 in his debut Week 3 at Miami.
"Dak is doing well. He is getting looks that he normally wouldn't see because the defense is concerned with trying to stop Zeke on so many levels. It helps set everything up," Polian said.
"With how coach (Mike) Mularkey and (general manager) Jon Robinson talked about what they wanted to create here, it's panning out with what I was hoping to see,Cheap Wholesale Adidas NMD," Conklin said. "With a run team and pound people and create that M.O. where we're going to be physical throughout the whole game. I've really liked what I've been able to be a part of."
Robert Nkemdiche, DT, Arizona: Two weeks ago, coach Bruce Arians called out Nkemdiche for lack of work ethic and immaturity. It is the second straight year the Cardinals have gotten minimal production from their first-round pick (D.J. Humphries).
Wentz is the second quarterback since the merger to start the season 3-0. He didn't throw an interception in his first 134 attempts, but has 11 in 318 attempts since.
Laremy Tunsil made news for all the wrong reasons on draft day. There was the video posted on his Twitter account that showed him wearing a gas mask and smoking something from a bong, plummeting his status.
Kansas City's Tyreek Hill is someone to keep an eye on as he makes a late bid for top offensive rookie honors. The wide receiver, a fifth-round pick, is the first player in the Super Bowl era to have receiving, rushing, kick and punt return touchdowns.
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