One of each is available for the Dallas Cowboys’ Saturday game against the Seattle Seahawks. Former Mississippi State quarterback Dak Preston is the established star. Defensive tackle Daniel Ross is the unknown backup. He played his college football at Northeast Community College, Booneville, and was released by the Houston Texans and Detroit Lions. Before he joined Dallas at the conclusion of 2017, he had been with the Dallas Cowboys. Ross’ perseverance must be recognized, regardless of whether he plays. Prescott will be the focus of attention, despite his successes in the first two seasons, he has won just as many playoff games than you and me. His playoff record is 0-1. Prescott was the Cowboys’ top NFC playoffs seed and quarterback in 2016. He went up against Aaron Rodgers in the playoffs. Although Prescott was a good player, Rodgers won the duel 34-31. Prescott is a smart man who knows his legacy as a quarterback in the NFL will be determined by his performance in the playoffs. He said this week to reporters, “It is everything.” I pay no attention to stats other than wins and losses ….. The success of a quarterback depends on how they perform in the playoffs. “Yes, that’s where they get the checks and make their money. Saturday’s matchup will see Prescott against Russell Wilson, a Seahawks quarterback who has enjoyed plenty playoffs success and also has ties to Mississippi. Wilson’s father, Harry Wilson (deceased), was born in Jackson, where Harrison Wilson was a successful basketball coach at Jackson State. Wilson will be joined by two Seahawks teammates who have more Mississippi connections. K.J. Wright, a former Mississippi State star, is a starting interior linebacker. Backup cornerback Kalen Reed, a former Southern Miss star, is also a backup quarterback. The Indianapolis Colts will take on the Houston Texans in Saturday’s earlier game. They have the largest Mississippi representation of any NFL playoffs teams. Benardrick McKinney, Mississippi State’s starting middle linebacker, and backups A.J. Moore (safety), Martinas rankin (offensive tackle) and Jordan Thomas, (tight end), are the Texans’ starting middle linebackers. Thomas, a Hattiesburg resident who played high school football in Sumrall, has gotten four touchdowns as a rookie. Denico Autry, the starting defensive tackle at State, and Jordan Wilkins, Ole Miss’ reserve running back, will be on the Colts’ side. Two ex-Ole Miss standouts will be the Bears’ offensive tackles when they play the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday afternoon. Bobby Massie is the right tackle, and Bradley Sowell plays as a backup left tackle. Sowell was the one to watch in the crucial win over the Los Angeles Rams. He caught the only touchdown pass. Massie or Sowell might meet with Eagles standout Fletcher Cox from State, who is a defensive tackle who may be the best in the NFL at his position. Mike Wallace, a former Ole Miss star, is the reserve wide receiver for Eagles. Many players from Mississippi will be playing on the four teams with first-round byes. The Kansas City Chiefs are the top seed in AFC. Chris Jones, Mississippi State’s defensive lineman, will be playing for the Chiefs. Jones ranked third in NFL with 15.5 sacks. Jones will be joined by Breeland Speaks, an Ole Miss backup linebacker, on the Kansas City defensive. Brandon’s Demario, who played college ball for Arkansas State, leads the defense of the NFC top seed, New Orleans Saints. Cameron Toms, a second-year Southern Miss product, is the Saints’ back-up center. He has also played extensively at guard due to several injuries to New Orleans’ offensive linemen. Mike Thomas, an ex-receiving star from Southern Miss and wide receiver for No. The injured reserve list currently includes the Los Angeles Rams’ 2nd seed. Madison’s Stephen Gostkowski (the New England Patriots” placekicker) will be the most playoff-tested Mississippian. He has kicked 34 out of 38 field goals in a remarkable 25-game run. Gostkowski would be the most likely Mississippian to win a Super Bowl game.