Posted on Nov 02

Disciplinary reasons sideline Ezekiel Elliott, Cowboys' star running back, against Falcons

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Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott will not play against the Atlanta Falcons due to disciplinary reasons, marking the first time in his career that he is a healthy scratch when playoff positioning is not at stake.

Why it matters: Elliott's absence raises questions about his role and performance, as well as the team's struggling running game.

The numbers: The Cowboys' rushing offense has been underwhelming this season, averaging just 74.1 yards per game, the lowest in the NFL.

Elliott himself has only accumulated 149 rushing yards on 48 carries and two touchdowns in seven games.
The team has also gone 21 consecutive games without a 100-yard rusher, setting a new franchise record.

Yes, but: Despite these struggles, Elliott has been a significant contributor throughout his career.

Last week, he scored his 70th rushing touchdown for the Cowboys, solidifying his place in team history.
He has also shown resilience by returning from previous injuries and suspensions.

What to watch: With Elliott sidelined, the Cowboys will rely on backup running backs Tony Pollard and Corey Clement to carry the ground game against the Falcons.

What's next: It remains to be seen how long Elliott's disciplinary absence will last and how it will impact his future with the team.

The bottom line: Elliott's absence highlights the challenges the Cowboys face in reviving their struggling running game and raises questions about his status moving forward.

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Disciplinary reasons sideline Ezekiel Elliott, Cowboys' star running back, against Falcons

Why it matters: Elliott's absence raises questions about his role and performance, as well as the team's struggling running game.

The numbers: The Cowboys' rushing offense has been underwhelming this season, averaging just 74.1 yards per game, the lowest in the NFL.

Elliott himself has only accumulated 149 rushing yards on 48 carries and two touchdowns in seven games.

The team has also gone 21 consecutive games without a 100-yard rusher, setting a new franchise record.

Yes, but: Despite these struggles, Elliott has been a significant contributor throughout his career.

Last week, he scored his 70th rushing touchdown for the Cowboys, solidifying his place in team history.

He has also shown resilience by returning from previous injuries and suspensions.

What to watch: With Elliott sidelined, the Cowboys will rely on backup running backs Tony Pollard and Corey Clement to carry the ground game against the Falcons.

What's next: It remains to be seen how long Elliott's disciplinary absence will last and how it will impact his future with the team.

The bottom line: Elliott's absence highlights the challenges the Cowboys face in reviving their struggling running game and raises questions about his status moving forward.