Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy is “feeling a lot better” about RB Tony Pollard’s ability to play Sunday.

Related players: Ezekiel Elliott, Corey Clement

The Cowboys take on the Giants and already say Pollard's chances are better now versus last week leading up to the game against Washington. Pollard missed his first game of season with a torn plantar fascia. It's worth nothing that Elliott and Clement split the workload, with Zeke getting 12 carries to Clement's 13 and each catching a pass as well.

Cowboys RB Tony Pollard (foot) is questionable for Week 14's game against the Washington Football Team.

Related Player: Ezekiel Elliott

Pollard said he has a tear in his plantar fascia, which sounds all sorts of awful. If he does not play, Zeke will get a larger workload and still be mediocre.

Ezekiel Elliott (knee), CeeDee Lamb (concussion), Tarell Basham (chest) were all full participants in today’s practice.

Cedrick Wilson (ankle) did not practice for second consecutive day.

Related players: Amari Cooper, Michael Gallup, Noah Brown, Malik Turner, Simi Fehoko

Good news for the Cowboys, especially with Lamb and the news Cooper may have to miss Thursday's game because of COVID symptoms. Machota pointed out the Cowboys WRs vs. Saints could be Lamb, Gallup, Brown, Turner and Fehoko.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said the team expects Ezekiel Elliott to have a serious load against New Orleans.
No rest for Zeke.

Related players: Tony Pollard

Last week there was talk of the team shutting down Zeke because of a knee injury. However, Elliott practiced fully on Monday which was a sign the team wasn't easing up on him heading into Week 13. However, with an obvious knee issue and a great option in Pollard, it's hard to imagine Pollard won't be involved, at least as much as he has been. Over the last three weeks, Pollard has touched the ball 17, 9 and then 14 times this past week on Thanksgiving.

For the Cowboys, RB Zeke Elliott (knee) was a full participant, a sign he’s preparing to play through the ailment Thursday.

Related players: Tony Pollard

It was reported the Cowboys were going to consider shutting Zeke down to get him ready for the playoffs, but a full-go status on Monday indicates that won't be the case - at least for now. Looks like Elliott will play on Thursday night at the Saints but expect Pollard to maybe get some extra work.

Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy spoke with reporters Friday, stating that as the season progresses, the more concerned he is about RB Ezekiel Elliott's health.

“It’s that time of year. Zeke’s running style is ferocious. He gives a pounding and he takes some hits,” McCarthy said. “We need to evaluate that and this week we’ll see what the preparation looks like for him.”

Related Player: Tony Pollard

A slower Elliott has been a topic of conversation regardless of the time of season. Tony Pollard shined in Dallas' Week 12 loss and continues to produce similarly/out-produce Zeke. This could mean a shift of carries to Pollard and is worth monitoring.

Ezekiel Elliott (knee) practiced fully while CeeDee Lamb didn't practice due to his concussion.

Related players: Cedrick Wilson, Michael Gallup

Elliott's injury didn't look good on Sunday against the Chiefs, but he was eventually able to return to the game so his full participation is a great sign. He'll be good to go against the Raiders.

Many figured the quick turnaround would mean Lamb would not play on Thanksgiving, but news out of Dallas Tuesday said Lamb was doing well and the team said there was a path to suiting up after he was able to attend meetings. However, this DNP may not be a good sign for Lamb and Thursday's game. Gallop and Wilson would be the team's top WRs with Amari Cooper (COVID) already out and Lamb in question.

Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott left Sunday’s game for a brief time after aggravating his knee injury, but he was able to get back on the field and played 69 percent of the team’s offensive snaps.

Related players: Tony Pollard

Things didn't look good for Elliott after the injury but as the story said he was able to return to the game. The Cowboys play the Raiders in the middle game on Thanksgiving.

Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott (knee) and WR Amari Cooper (hamstring) were limited at practice Wednesday.

Both continue to play despite limited practice reps. Expect the same Week 10.

Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott (knee) is questionable for Week 6 at New England. Elliott is expected to play.

Related Player: Tony Pollard

This is not the first or last time Elliott will have a 'Q' tag and play. Fire him up as an RB1 against the Patriots.