The Dallas Cowboys were without running back Ezekiel Elliott in their 27-21 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Cowboys’ losses couldn’t blamed on Elliott’s absence, as Dallas had its best best day on the ground this season, gaining 137 rushing yards.
The Cowboys punished Elliott twice, once by benching, and twice by leaking to the press the actions that led to his benching.
The Cowboys have a 3-5 record entering their Week 10 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. Quarterback Dak Prescott will miss the game due to a hamstring injury. Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb will try to play through an AC joint issue. The Cowboys need their healthy skilled players to make a difference on Sunday in the NFC East matchup.
The Dallas Cowboys make a decision on Ezekiel Elliott
Per Jon Mochata of The Athletic, the Cowboys have decided that Sunday’s punishment was enough, and they plan to make Elliott available against the Eagles.
“Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy said Ezekiel Elliott will be available this week after he was disciplined by the team last week and didn’t make the trip to Atlanta,”posted on X.
Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy said Ezekiel Elliott will be available this week after he was disciplined by the team last week and didn’t make the trip to Atlanta
Elliott has 149 yards and two touchdowns on 48 carries this season. The All-Pro has been featured second in the backfield behind Rico Dowdle. Dowdle has 321 yards on 71 carries this season.
Dalvin Cook has been elevated from the practice squad in the Cowboys’ last two games. The four-time Pro Bowl running back ran for eight yards against the Falcons. He has 20 total yards on the season on his eight carries.
