The Cowboys might give Ezekiel Elliott the game off versus the Saints on Thursday, Ed Werder of ESPN.com reports. Elliott has been dealing with a knee injury for several weeks, and the team may feel it’s beneficial to give him Thursday off and give him two-plus weeks to recuperate and play at top level for the stretch run.
Elliott has been on a cold streak since the Cowboys returned from their bye week. He hasn’t rushed for more than 51 yards in a game since Week 6 in New England and is only averaging 4.0 yards per carry this season.