The Dallas Cowboys enjoyed a run of dominance in the 1990s, which saw them take home three Super Bowl rings. Much to the chagrin of owner Jerry Jones, the Cowboys haven't reached Super Bowl glory since. The Cowboys have had good teams in the 2000s, such as the 2007 squad that won 13 games, or the 2014 team that looked like the best in the league. However, for all the talent those teams had, each of them fell short.

The goal for Dallas is always a Super Bowl, but Jones made it even more apparent when he announced before the season that he would “do anything known to man” to get in a Super Bowl. With head coach Mike McCarthy at the helm, an offense filled with playmakers, including quarterback Dak Prescott and running back Ezekiel Elliott, as well as an opportunistic defense that creates turnovers, the Cowboys have rolled to an 11-4 record and an NFC East title. After a midseason lull that coincided with an injury, Prescott has seemingly rediscovered his mojo. Elliott, plagued by a nagging knee injury, is getting healthier at the right time. Finally, the defense, led by Micah Parsons and Trevon Diggs, looks like a Super-Bowl caliber unit.

With that in mind, here are three reasons why the Cowboys will win the Super Bowl this year.

3. Dak Prescott has rediscovered his early-season form

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott raced out of the gate this year, throwing for 20 touchdowns and just five interceptions in his first eight games of the season. Prescott then proceeded to struggle, as he dealt with a calf injury, which may have affected his numbers- as well as the effectiveness of the Cowboys' offense overall. Well, all that can get thrown out the window after Prescott's recent performance against the Washington Football Team. Yes, Washington isn't the most impressive of teams, but the Cowboys quarterback still looked elite, firing four touchdown passes and 330 passing yards en route to the 56-14 drubbing. Prescott looked an awful lot like the elite-level signal caller from earlier this year, which bodes well for the Cowboys' Super Bowl hopes.

2. Ezekiel Elliott is getting healthy at the right time

Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott hasn't looked right for the last several weeks. Normally a lock for 100 rushing yards as long as he rolls out of bed in the morning, Elliott hasn't come close to that mark since October, as he has been dealing with a knee injury. However, despite Elliott's struggles, the Cowboys still have one of the best rushing offenses in the league, as they rank sixth with 126.9 rushing yards per game, despite their star halfback looking like a shell of himself. Explosive backup Tony Pollard has helped pick up the slack, but this Cowboys team is going to need Elliott, who can wear down a defense better than practically any back in the league, at full strength if they want to succeed in the NFC playoffs. Elliott recently spoke about his knee and said that he thinks it will be 100 percent for the playoffs. With Prescott firing on all cylinders and Elliott running at full strength, the Cowboys will be very tough to beat in the NFC playoffs.

1. The Cowboys defense, led by Micah Parsons and Trevon Diggs, is championship caliber

The Cowboys defense has emerged as one of the league's best. There are better units overall in terms of yardage allowed, though the Cowboys are strong in three key areas. Dallas can rush the passer, as they have the 12th-most sacks as a team this season, with standout rookie Micah Parsons leading the way with 13 sacks. The Cowboys only allow 20.5 points per game, good for seventh in the NFL. This is a defense that may bend occasionally but rarely do they break. Finally, with corner Trevon Diggs, who has 11 interceptions, the Cowboys possess an opportunistic defense that can create turnovers when needed. Not only that, but the Dallas defense has five touchdowns this season. They not only create turnovers but manufacture points, taking some pressure off of the Cowboys offense. The Cowboys have a complete offense and defense, giving them an excellent chance of winning the Super Bowl this year.