The Dallas Cowboys lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers a couple of weeks ago and in the aftermath of it many people wondered why the team didn’t run the ball more. Collectively the Cowboys ran it 18 times against the Buccaneers with Ezekiel Elliott leading the way with 11 carries to his name. Tony Pollard chipped in three while Dak Prescott registered four.
Things were very different against the Los Angeles Chargers this past Sunday. The game allowed for more opportunities on the ground which Kellen Moore leaned into. While Elliott once again led the way with 16 carries, Tony Pollard’s usage increased as he ran 13 times and did so more successfully than anyone.