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Tony Pollard, Not Ezekiel Elliott, Must Be Lead RB for the Cowboys ... (Bleacher Report)

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Moore can use them in a split-back scenario with Elliott in the backfield and Pollard in the slot or vice versa. It's the right thing for the Cowboys to do. After one season, the two flipped roles with Kamara getting the spotlight and Ingram serving as the hammer. The coaching staff should be doing everything in its power to get the team's best players on the field as much as possible. Dallas has an opportunity to deploy Elliott and Pollard at the same time, but the staff has failed to get creative with personnel packages. "He can stretch people vertically, and I think that will be a huge advantage for him to put people in conflict of how they want to handle him." The Memphis product is a slasher with plenty of juice when he bursts through the hole. "Both of them we want to get creative with, get them on the field at the same time. He bounced between running back and wide receiver during his time with the Tigers. The Dallas Cowboys running back is on the verge of stardom as a breakout performer. "Then he goes in there and is going to break some long ones." So, I think it will be a fun task for us to kind of pair those guys up and be creative with how we can utilize them in different positions and find opportunities for success."

Giants Only Had 10 Players on Field for Ezekiel Elliott Touchdown Run (Sports Illustrated)

The Giants dropped their first game of the 2022 season, falling in a low-scoring NFC East affair to the Cowboys on Monday night. After the 23–16 loss, ...

Now at 2–1, Daboll’s club will prepare for a Week 4 matchup against the Bears this Sunday at MetLife Stadium. Cowboys](https://www.si.com/nfl/giants/gameday/giants-receiver-sterling-shepard-suffers-injury-on-final-play-from-scrimmage-vs-cowboys?utm_source=recommendations&utm_medium=in-article&utm_campaign=end-of-story) Daboll did not identify the player by name, per Duggan.

Look: NFL World Reacts To Ezekiel Elliott Touchdown News (The Spun)

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott had a touchdown in the third quarter against the New York Giants.

They only had 10 men on the field. "Yeah forgive me for not being convinced that Daboll is the guy yet," another fan said. However, only Justin Ellis and Oshane Ximines came in.

Ezekiel Elliott punches in touchdown versus Giants (FantasyPros)

Elliott was able to find the endzone for the first time this season in Week 3, but it's looking like the Dallas running back room has turned into a true ...

[Game Recaps](/nfl/game-recaps.php) - MLB - NFL Elliott was able to find the endzone for the first time this season in Week 3, but it's looking like the Dallas running back room has turned into a true 50/50 timeshare between the veteran and Tony Pollard. [Cowboys Correspondent](/nfl/team-news.php?team=DAL) [Diego Sandoval](/news/correspondents/diego-sandoval.php)

Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott: Records first touchdown (CBSSports.com)

Elliott rushed the ball 15 times for 73 yards and a touchdown in Monday's 23-16 win over the Giants. Elliott had an impressive primetime showing, ...

Ezekiel Elliott Scores A Touchdown In Week 3 Win (RotoBaller)

12 hours agoDallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott scored a touchdown in a Week 3 win over the New York Giants. "Zeke" ran the ball 15 times, ...

[Ezekiel Elliott](/nfl/player/17923/Ezekiel+Elliott)scored a touchdown in a Week 3 win over the New York Giants. The Cowboys relied on their running game quite a bit in this one, giving Elliott 15 carries and his backfield mate [Tony Pollard](/nfl/player/20912/Tony+Pollard)13. Source:

Cowboys Rumors: Dallas Urged to Bench Key Starter (Heavy.com)

The Dallas Cowboys have two potential starting running backs in Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard which is a good problem to have. As the Cowboys prepare for ...

Elliott received a 74.6 grade against the Giants but has a [disappointing 66.4](https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/ezekiel-elliott/10638) for the season. Pollard earned a [80.2 grade](https://premium.pff.com/nfl/games/2022/3/9/offense) from Pro Football Focus for Week 3 and has a 74.3 score for the season. There is also the possibility that the Cowboys could restructure Elliott’s contract to make it more team friendly and allow the franchise to retain their star. Elliott’s future with the Cowboys remains uncertain as Dallas has an out in the running back’s deal in 2023 that would allow the team to release the playmaker. There’s plenty of room for Pollard when Zeke’s in there. [Dallas Cowboys](https://heavy.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/) have two potential starting running backs in Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard which is a good problem to have. “We gotta have Tony Pollard out there. The playmaker also has six receptions for 69 yards so far this season. After one season, the two flipped roles with Kamara getting the spotlight and Ingram serving as the hammer. [15 carries for 73 yards](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/E/ElliEz00.htm) and one TD against New York. A similar setup occurred when the New Orleans Saints had Mark Ingram II and Alvin Kamara. “If Pollard becomes the lead back, Elliott can benefit from fewer touches and maximize his opportunities when on the field.

Ezekiel Elliott Reveals His Two-Word Nickname for Cooper Rush (Sports Illustrated)

The Dallas Cowboys running back praised the team's fill-in quarterback following their “Monday Night Football” win over the New York Giants.

Rush is currently playing in place of Dak Prescott, Rush then led the Cowboys to a second consecutive scoring drive to take the lead midway through the fourth quarter. [Dallas Cowboys](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/dallas-cowboys) coverage, go to [Cowboys Country](http://CowboyMaven.com?utm_source=recommendations&utm_medium=in-article&utm_campaign=end-of-story). During those two drives, Rush completed 12 of 13 passes for 129 yards. [Justin Fields Sets Embarrassing Mark Through Bears’ First Three Games](https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2022/09/27/justin-fields-sets-embarrassing-mark-through-chicago-bears-first-three-games?utm_source=recommendations&utm_medium=in-article&utm_campaign=end-of-story) [Tom Brady’s Online Store Has His Viral Pregame T-Shirt for Sale](https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2022/09/27/tom-bradys-online-store-has-his-viral-pregame-t-shirt-for-sale?utm_source=recommendations&utm_medium=in-article&utm_campaign=end-of-story) [Cooper Rush’s Wife Reacts to Win at Giants, QB’s Former Team](https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2022/09/27/cooper-rush-wife-reacts-dallas-cowboys-win-new-york-giants?utm_source=recommendations&utm_medium=in-article&utm_campaign=end-of-story) [Cowboys](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/dallas-cowboys)’ 23–16 win over the Giants on Monday Night Football, Dallas running back [Ezekiel Elliott](https://www.si.com/nfl/player/ezekiel-elliott) tweeted a short and simple message of praise for quarterback [Cooper Rush](https://www.si.com/nfl/player/cooper-rush).

Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott shares nickname for Cooper Rush after ... (ClutchPoints)

Dallas Cowboys star Ezekiel Elliott revealed his nickname for Cooper Rush after the 23-16 Monday Night Football win vs the New York Giants.

Now, Ezekiel Elliott is the latest Dallas star to commend Rush for helping keep the team in good shape for the past few weeks. [victory on Monday night](https://clutchpoints.com/3-takeaways-from-cowboys-week-3-win-over-giants/) in a 23-16 win over the New York Giants. Rush, who is filling in for Dak Prescott after the Cowboys’ starting QB underwent surgery on his thumb, has gone undefeated as the team’s temporary starter, prompting a hilarious [tweet](https://twitter.com/EzekielElliott/status/1574850255857848326) from Ezekiel Elliott in which he gave his QB a new nickname.

Ezekiel Elliott Makes His Opinion On Cowboys Quarterback Cooper ... (AthlonSports.com)

Cooper Rush not only has won two straight games for the Dallas Cowboys; he's now earning the trust of his teammates. Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott is ...

Yes I do. "Yes I do. But Dak and I want Rush to lead the team to a victory here and get another win.

Ezekiel Elliott Reveals His 2-Word Nickname For Cooper Rush (The Spun)

It appears Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush has earned a new nickname just three weeks into the regular season. On Tuesday afternoon, Cowboys running ...

Rush is 3-0 as the Cowboys' starting quarterback since 2021. Next up for the Cowboys is a showdown with the Washington Commanders. He saved his best moments for the fourth quarter, hence why Elliott is referring to him as "Cooper Clutch."

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