Cowboys' easy ride in NFC East not so easy any longer
When November began, the NFC East was all about the runaway CowboysDECEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
EZEKIEL ELLIOTT #15 - RUNNING BACK - DALLAS COWBOYS
185 YDS •
58 ATT •
2 TD
185 YDS
58 ATT
2 TD
Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott hoping to break out of November slump
Jerry Jones defended Dak Prescott's recent play, but Matt Mosley says there's no doubt the Cowboys' QB must step it up.DECEMBER 10, 2021
Dallas at Washington starts 'round-robin' for NFC East title
The Dallas Cowboys visit Washington for the start of what is essentially a round-robin tournament for the NFC East Division titleDECEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NFL odds: How to bet Cowboys vs. WFT, point spread, more
Check out the NFL odds on Cowboys vs. WFT, from the point spread to the over/under and expert picks.DECEMBER 9, 2021
Ezekiel Elliott: Gonna To Have To Drag Me Off Ezekiel Elliott spoke at length Wednesday about how he's treating his knee injury and what his long-term outlook is.
DECEMBER 9, 2021 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM
Washington looking for third consecutive win against Cowboys
Washington is looking to win three consecutive games against the Dallas Cowboys for the first time since 1986-88DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ezekiel Elliott: Gonna To Have To Drag Me Off ' Dallas Cowboys 2021
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Cowboys RB Tony Pollard misses practice with foot injury, Elliott's knee 'progressing' Tony Pollard was a DNP after a foot injury kept him limited to rehab work; Ezekiel Elliott says his knee is “progressing” and plans to play....
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Puts in full practice Wednesday Elliott (knee) was a full participant in practice Wednesday, David Helman of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Impact Last Friday, Dallas head coach Mike McCarthy relayed Elliott has been operating under a rep count for the last month as the team manages the knee issue he picked up back in Week 4. When the Cowboys opened Week 14 prep Wednesday, Elliott was seen on a stationary bike at the start of practice while Tony Pollard worked with the training staff on the side, according to Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News. Ultimately, Pollard didn't participate due to a foot injury, and Elliott logged every rep with the first-team offense. Elliott later told Gehlken that his knee should be back to 100 percent in 3-to-4 weeks, but with Pollard now hurt the former may be in store for a bigger workload Sunday in Washington. Beyond Elliott and Pollard, Corey Clement is the other running back on the active roster.
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Facing restricted rep count Dallas head coach Mike McCarthy acknowledged Friday that Elliott has been on a rep count in games for the past month while the running back continues to manage a knee injury that f...
Impact Elliott's restricted snap counts have been evident just by looking at his recent game logs. Including Thursday's 27-17 win over the Saints, Elliott hasn't played more than 70 percent of the Cowboys' offensive snaps in five straight games, after topping that percentage in all but two of Dallas' first seven contests. The decline in snaps has come with a small downturn in touches (16.9 carries and 3.7 targets per game Weeks 1 through 8, 11.0 carries and 4.6 targets Weeks 9 through 13), allowing Tony Pollard to take on a more heightened role in the game plan. Though the longer turnaround for the Cowboys' Week 14 divisional matchup is welcome, McCarthy didn't promise that Elliott would be in store for an uptick in snaps and touches. In fact, given that Elliott is averaging a woeful 3.2 yards per carry over the past four games compared to Pollard's 5.7 YPC during that stretch, it wouldn't be surprising if the latter took on more volume in the weeks to come as Dallas looks to secure a playoff spot.
DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cowboys take misfiring offense into mini-break after win
Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys have issues on offenseDECEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ezekiel Elliott Postgame Week 13 ' #DALvsNO Running back Ezekiel Elliott shares his thoughts following a 27-17 win over the New Orleans Saints.
DECEMBER 3, 2021 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM
Tough sledding on ground in win Elliott rushed 13 times for 45 yards and brought in two of three targets for three yards in the Cowboys' 27-17 win over the Saints on Thursday night.
Impact There have been rumblings about ongoing knee stiffness for Elliott, but his lack of success on the ground Thursday can almost certainly be attributed to the Saints' stout run defense more than anything else. The multi-time Pro Bowler gained 10 of his yards on one carry, leaving him just under 3.0 yards per tote on his other 12 attempts. Elliott saw backfield mate Tony Pollard log six fewer rushes yet gain 26 additional yards thanks to a 58-yard touchdown run, but the former should continue helming the ground attack against Washington in a Week 14 road matchup a week from Sunday.
DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Thursday Night Football Top Plays: Cowboys dominate Saints, advance to 8-4
The Dallas defense dominated the Saints in a 27-17 win on Thursday night. Here are the top plays from TNF on FOX!DECEMBER 3, 2021
Matthew Stafford, Josh Allen, Dak Prescott and many more under duress for Week 13
The pressure in the NFL is building to the point where Chris Broussard can't contain his "Under Duress" list to just five.DECEMBER 2, 2021
By The Numbers: Cowboys take on Saints on Thursday Night Football
The Cowboys and Saints battle in a crucial NFC matchup on Thursday Night Football on FOX. Here are the numbers to know!DECEMBER 2, 2021
NFL odds: How to bet Cowboys vs. Saints, point spread, more
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Dallas Cowboys, battling COVID and injuries, face big test Thursday in New Orleans
As the Cowboys prepare for their Thursday matchup with New Orleans, Matt Mosley scouts the team Dan Quinn has to work with.DECEMBER 1, 2021
Cowboys, Saints collide trying to stem midseason slides
The New Orleans Saints have lost four straight for the first time since 2015 and the Dallas Cowboys have been just one victory better during their past four gamesDECEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cowboys seek first road win vs. Saints since 2009
The Dallas Cowboys visit the New Orleans Saints at a time when both clubs are struggling after solid startsDECEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
More touches could be on deck Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Tuesday that he expects Elliott to handle a "serious load" of opportunities during Thursday's game against the Saints, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas...
Impact Elliott has been managing knee stiffness since Week 4, but he was a full participant at practice Monday. Jones' optimism should be taken with a grain of salt, however -- Dallas has recently opted to limit Elliott's workload, resulting in back-to-back games in which the star running back failed to tally double-digit carries. Even if he does see more work Thursday night, it will come against New Orleans' stout defensive front. Through the first seven contests of the season, Elliott averaged an outstanding 19.7 touches per game.
NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Christian McCaffrey's latest injury proves taxing given his price for Carolina Panthers
Carolina's Christian McCaffrey is the latest high-priced running back to see his season marred by injury.NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Cowboys Get Good Injury News Around CeeDee Lamb and Ezekiel Elliott The Dallas Cowboys stumbled in Week 12 with an overtime loss to the Las Vegas Raiders and must get their 7-4 record turned around after two...
NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
