Dallas Cowboys Reveal 'Permanent Captains for NFL Playoffs - With One Surprise

Dallas Cowboys Reveal 'Permanent Captains for NFL Playoffs - With One Coach Mike McCarthy Surprise

ARLINGTON - In what we've always judged to be a clever form of "teaching leadership,'' Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy has over his four seasons here developed a habit of naming different team captains for each game day.

Spread the attention. Spread the responsibility.

But today, with the Cowboys ready for their playoff debut against the visiting Green Bay Packers here at AT&T Stadium? A McCarthy change ... and a clever one.

The level of play must step up. So the "true captains'' are invited to do the same. To wit, the revelation that for this game and all the rest in the postseason - yes, that is the Super Bowl-minded plan - permanent captains.

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And so you have your highlighted leaders and your designated and "permanent captains'' for the entire playoffs: Repping the offense are MVP candidate QB Dak Prescott and All-Pro guard Zack Martin. For the defense, it's DeMarcus Lawrence and cornerback Stephon Gilmore. And the boss on special teams? Maybe a bit of a surprise as it's the rookie kicker Brandon Aubrey along with punter Bryan Anger, both All-Pro picks this year.

The Packers come in at 9-8, as the Cowboys are 12-5 and 8-0 at home ... with 16 straight wins here at AT&T Stadium dating back to September 2022. Kickoff is slated for 3:30 p.m. CT ... and CowboysSI.com has you covered from here at the stadium!