In Dallas, where the Cowboys are an NFL-best 6-1, they are pushing hard for running back DeMarco Murray as the league’s Most Valuable Player.

It is hard to argue. Murray has set an NFL record by rushing for more than 100 yards in each of the first seven games. He also has scored seven touchdowns.

In Pittsburgh, where the Steelers are a more mundane 4-3 after coming back to sting the Houston Texans, 30-23, Monday night, they will tell you they are thrilled to have their guy, Le’Veon Bell. He had another big game against the Texans with 145 yards from scrimmage, becoming the first player in Steelers history with more than 100 combined yards in each of the first seven games. He also scored the team’s final touchdown.

“Le’Veon thinks he can do anything on the football field,” Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said. “I agree with him.”

Bell gave the Steelers a lift when they needed it most Monday night.

Several of them, actually..........

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