Ezekiel Elliott, Dallas Cowboys. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
With the elevated play of quarterback Dak Prescott and an elite receiving trio, it’s easy to forget how important Ezekiel Elliott is to achieving the Dallas Cowboys‘ championship desires. Dallas is certainly capable of scoring points with a limited run game, but being one-dimensional tends to damage other areas of the game.
Elliott may no longer be “the straw that stirs the drink” as Cowboys Chief Operating Officer Stephen Jones anointed in years past. However, his rushing effectiveness is crucial to Dallas winning the NFC East and making a deep playoff run.