Newcomer Avery Williamson active for Steelers-Cowboys game
Linebacker Avery Williamson is set to make his Pittsburgh Steelers debut at Dallas a week after he was acquired in a trade from the New York JetsNOVEMBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
EZEKIEL ELLIOTT
226 YDS •
74 ATT •
3 TD
226 YDS
74 ATT
3 TD
Likelihood to play increasing Elliott (hamstring) remains questionable for Sunday's game against the Steelers, but he has a "good chance to play" after turning in a quality workout Saturday, Ian Rapoport of NFL...
Impact The Cowboys elevated fullback Sewo Olonilua from the practice squad Saturday, which some took as a sign that Elliott may not be able to play Week 9. However, this report provides some more optimism about Elliott's status, but he'll be tested out again early Sunday before the Cowboys decide on his status. Considering the struggling Cowboys are facing a tough defense and won't play until 4:25 p.m. ET, fantasy managers might have more reservations than usual about using Elliott, but he should be in line for his usual double-digit touches if he's ultimately active. In the event Elliott doesn't respond well to his pregame workout and sits out Sunday, Tony Pollard would handle the bulk of the snaps out of the Dallas backfield.
NOVEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Game-time status trending down Elliott (hamstring), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Steelers, could be trending in the wrong direction after the Cowboys elevated fullback Sewo Olonilu...
Impact It's never a great sign when a team opts to call up additional depth at a position affected by injuries, but it's difficult to really read too much into this situation since Olonilua is traditionally considered a fullback and thus would only see snaps at running back if a series of unfortunate situations would decimate the team's depth behind Elliott. Complicating matters further is the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff, though coach Mike McCarthy seemed to indicate Elliott's status will likely be decided prior to that during a Sunday morning workout. If Elliott were to be ruled out, expect Tony Pollard to take over the bulk of the work for an offense expected to be led by journeyman quarterback Garrett Gilbert against a difficult Steelers defense.
NOVEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Officially questionable for Week 9 The Cowboys list Elliott (hamstring) as questionable for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact Elliott wasn't able to practice fully at any point this week while managing the hamstring injury, but Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said earlier Friday that he expects the star running back to be available by the time Sunday rolls around, according to Jon Machota of The Athletic. Per Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News, Elliott will be put through a workout Sunday morning before the Cowboys formally decide whether he's in or out, so fantasy managers could have a good feel for his status before the first wave of games even though the Dallas-Pittsburgh contest won't kick off until 4:25 p.m. ET. If the Cowboys elect to rule Elliott out or limit his snaps out of an abundance of caution, Tony Pollard would stand to get more work out of the backfield.
NOVEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Ezekiel Elliott Injury Update Ahead Of Sunday The Cowboys have been mindful of Ezekiel Elliott’s practice reps as he deals with a hamstring injury suffered in the fourth quarter last Sun...
NOVEMBER 6, 2020 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM
Should you pivot off Ezekiel Elliott vs. Steelers? Ezekiel Elliott and the Dallas Cowboys may have a tough time vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers. Ezekiel Elliott tweaked his hamstring in the Dalla...
NOVEMBER 6, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM
May be game-time decision Elliott (hamstring) was more limited than expected at practice Thursday, but coach Mike McCarthy said the running back was feeling better Friday, Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort W...
Impact The extent of Elliott's participation in Friday's practice won't be known until the Cowboys issue their final Week 9 injury report later in the day, but he appears likely to be listed as limited once again. McCarthy also said Elliott will go through pregame work Sunday to determine his final availability for the Cowboys' matchup with the Steelers, so the 25-year-old looks set to carry a questionable tag into the matchup. Tony Pollard could have an increased role in the Cowboys' game plan if Elliott is held out or limited Sunday.
NOVEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Big Ben, 7-0 Steelers visit as Cowboys keep turning QB wheel
Ben Roethlisberger goes into Pittsburgh’s game against longtime rival Dallas with nearly 7,500 career passes in the regular seasonNOVEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fantasy Injury Updates: Ezekiel Elliott, Alvin Kamara affecting Week 9 RB rankings Both Ezekiel Elliott and Alvin Kamara are listed on the injury report this week and have either been limited or non-participants at practice...
NOVEMBER 5, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Expected to play Week 9 Head coach Mike McCarthy said Elliott (hamstring) would be limited in Thursday's practice, but the Cowboys expect the running back to be available for Sunday's game against the Ste...
Impact The Cowboys are managing Elliott's reps for the second day in a row, but based on the comments from his coach, the hamstring issue doesn't seem to be anything serious. Instead, Elliott's poor team context is his biggest obstacle these days, as a banged-up offensive line and shaky quarterback play have contributed to him averaging less than four yards per carry and drawing just four total targets over the past two games. Even though Elliott is expected to be ready to handle a normal workload this weekend, a bounce-back performance may not be in the cards versus Pittsburgh's fifth-ranked run defense.
NOVEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Should Troy Aikman’s take on Ezekiel Elliott worry Cowboys fans? This Hall of Famer's take on Ezekiel Elliott might worry fans of the Dallas Cowboys One of the many mounting disappointments surrounding the...
NOVEMBER 5, 2020 • THELANDRYHAT.COM
As Cowboys QB carousel continues, Ezekiel Elliott remains a focal point FRISCO — The Cowboys will start their fourth different quarterback of the season when they face the Steelers on Sunday afternoon. Knowing th...
NOVEMBER 5, 2020 • DALLASNEWS.COM
Limited with hamstring injury Elliott (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Impact Elliott appears to have picked up a hamstring issue during Sunday night's loss to the Eagles, during which he carried the ball 19 times for 63 yards and hauled in one pass for 10 yards. The 25-year-old bellcow will have two more chances to upgrade to full practice participation, so there's not yet real reason for concern about his Week 9 availability, though Tony Pollard could siphon away additional touches if Elliott's hamstring issue lingers into the weekend. He's now failed to eclipse 4.0 yards per carry in back-to-back games, and will face the tall task of overcoming a tough Pittsburgh defense with either Cooper Rush or Garrett Gilbert under center on Sunday.
NOVEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Troy Aikman talks Ezekiel Elliott and Dallas' run game, expectations for Cowboys the rest of the season Former Cowboys quarterback and current Fox broadcaster Troy Aikman appeared on The Musers on 96.7 FM/1310 AM The Ticket [KTCK-AM] recently....
NOVEMBER 4, 2020 • DALLASNEWS.COM
Cowboys will have 4th starting QB of season against Steelers
The Dallas Cowboys will have their fourth different starting quarterback of the season against undefeated Pittsburgh with Andy Dalton unavailable because of COVID-19 protocolsNOVEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ezekiel Elliott is Projected to Be the #13 RB the Rest of the 2019 Season...Behind Chris Carson and Ahead of Miles Sanders Scout Computer Projections for Fantasy Football Rest of Season, Upcoming Weeks and Daily Fantasy
NOVEMBER 4, 2020 • SCOUT.COM
Dallas Cowboys: Is Ezekiel Elliott being rightfully judged? Ezekiel Elliott hasn't looked the same, and everyone is letting him hear it The Dallas Cowboys are having a nightmare season. Not many playe...
NOVEMBER 4, 2020 • THELANDRYHAT.COM
'Football junkie' Williamson's arrival buoys 7-0 Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers are welcoming new inside linebacker Avery Williamson with open armsNOVEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cowboys hang on to hope, but reality of 2-6 casts dark cloud
The Dallas Cowboys want to believe they still have a shot at the playoffs at 2-6 in the woeful NFC EastNOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Forced to run uphill in loss Elliott rushed 19 times for 63 yards and caught one pass for 10 yards in Sunday's 23-9 loss to the Eagles.
Impact Elliott struggled to find any room to operate against an Eagles defense that consistently stacked eight men in the box. Third-string rookie quarterback Ben DiNucci (52 completion percentage for 180 yards) did little to convince the opposition that they needed to do anything but focus on stopping Dallas' rushing attack. Elliott is averaging just 53.3 rushing yards and has scored zero touchdowns in the three games since Dak Prescott (leg) went down to injury, exposing the obvious correlation between the passing game opening up lanes for Zeke to eat. The Cowboys announced that Andy Dalton (concussion) has a decent shot to return next week. While the veteran signal caller would be an obvious upgrade over DiNucci, it may not make a huge difference for Elliott against a stingy Pittsburgh defense Sunday.
NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
GEICOWEEN: Ezekiel Elliott Struggling Behind Injured O-Line The HQ NFL Crew takes a look at Ezekiel Elliott's recent struggles.
NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM
Rest of season rankings mailbag: Keenan Allen rises up, Ezekiel Elliott slumps Brandon Funston updates his Top 50 rest-of-season player rankings, and answers trade/player value questions from this week's mailbag.
OCTOBER 30, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Darius Slay quickly learned Cowboys-Eagles rivalry is bitter
Darius Slay learned quickly how much Eagles fans dislike Dallas long before he walked into the locker room this week and heard teammates say: “It’s Cowboys Week.”OCTOBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cowboys, Eagles meet, first place in weak NFC East at stake
NFC East rivals Dallas and Philadelphia meet for the first time this season with first place at stakeOCTOBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fantasy Football Buy-Low, Sell-High Stock Watch: Tom Brady, Ezekiel Elliott among trade candidates heading into Week 8 Is now the time to target Tom Brady, Mark Andrews, and Ezekiel Elliott, among other big-name fantasy football stars? Fantasy Pros' Mike Tagl...
OCTOBER 26, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
