Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott is expecting to return vs. the Vikings after missing two games with a hyperextended knee. “I’m definitely very optimistic about this week. Barring any setbacks the next couple of days, I’m feeling good…I think I’m in a good spot.” He will wear a brace.

Related Players: Tony Pollard

The Cowboys have shown time and again that they are willing to run Zeke until his wheels fall off, much to the chagrin of Tony Pollard managers. If Elliott is indeed good to go, expect the team to revert back to the 1A/1B committee, which leaves both options closer to the RB2 range than the RB1 range.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on RB Ezekiel Elliott playing vs. Packers next week: "Yes, I expect Zeke back against Green Bay."

Related Players: Tony Pollard

With the Cowboys on bye in Week 9, Elliott has extra time to heal his knee sprain. That's upsetting for Tony Pollard's fantasy managers after the stud running back earned 131 rushing yards and three touchdowns in his first start of the season last week. Elliott will no doubt return as the 1A option if he is indeed good to go next week.

With the Cowboys expected to be without Ezekiel Elliott on Sunday vs. the Bears, Tony Pollard is in line to see significant work in his fourth career start. Malik Davis, Qadree Ollison may both be brought up Saturday from the practice squad; the Cowboys have had three RBs active each game so far.

It's been a while since Tony Pollard's most recent official start (12/20/2020), but the 18 touches and 132 scrimmage yards he accrued would be a nice fantasy boost here in Week 8, 2022. He is currently ranked as a top-ten option against a Bears defense that ranks 26th in aFPA to the running back position.

Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott has a sprained knee and it doesn't look good for Sunday.

Related players: Tony Pollard, Rico Dowdle, Malik Davis

Hill reported that Elliott was not out at practice doing rehab during the media portion today as expected. If Zeke can't go, look for Pollard to have an increased workload with Dowdle and Davis perhaps getting some snaps behind him.

In his NFL Scouting Combine story, ESPN's Matthew Berry talked about RB Ezekiel Elliott. "...the internal thought in Dallas is that Zeke is still a legit RB1 and that an improved offensive line this season (and Zeke being fully healthy) will help a lot. You'll still see a lot of Tony Pollard, of course, but the expectation is Elliott still gets a ton of work in 2022, including all the goal-line action. At least for this season, the "death of Zeke's value as a fantasy RB1 narrative" has been overblown. If his current ADP holds, he'll be a value in drafts come August."

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Cowboys RB Tony Pollard (foot) did not travel with the team to Philadelphia and will not play Week 18.

Related Players: Ezekiel Elliott, Corey Clement

Pollard is a big loss for the Cowboys. Clement will take on a passing role with the Cowboys in Pollard's place.

Cowboys RB Tony Pollard (foot) is questionable for Week 15's game at the New York Giants.

Related Player: Corey Clement

Pollard got in two limited practices. If he does not play, Corey Clement will be Dallas's change-of-pace back.

Cowboys RB Tony Pollard rehabbed, but did not participate in practice Wednesday.

Related Player: Corey Clement

It would not be surprising to see Pollard out once again Week 15. Pick up Clement or have another option ready.

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.