Ezekiel Elliott Fantasy Football Week 16 Scouting Report

Ezekiel Elliott
RB
, Dallas Cowboys

Age: 29
Weight: 228 lbs
Height: 6' 0"
College: Ohio State

ADP: 116
Depth Chart Ranking: 2

Pts	RuYds	RuTD	Rec	RecYds
39.2	223	2	12	69

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by Justin Edwards

· Sep 26 · 7:45 AM EDT

DAL RB Ezekiel Elliott - Week 4 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 4 @ New York Giants
Ezekiel Elliott predictably has 3.26 yards per carry on the year, with his only meaningful points coming for a touchdown in Week 1. The team allotted him only three carries in a pass-heavy script in Week 3. More of that usage is likely on the way.

by Justin Edwards

· Sep 21 · 4:15 PM EDT

DAL RB Ezekiel Elliott - Week 3 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 3 vs. Baltimore Ravens
Ezekiel Elliott was an uninspired pick in fantasy football, with an upside that will depend entirely on how many goal-line touchdowns he can score and whether or not he can keep Dowdle off the field on passing downs. Zeke was his usual plodding self in Week 1, but he did, indeed, find the end zone. He even earned two targets to Dowdle's one. Things repeated itself in Week 2 as Zeke accrued 16 yards on six carries but didn't find the end zone. He is a fine play for managers devoid of other options, as a low-end RB3.

by Justin Edwards

· Sep 15 · 9:44 AM EDT

DAL RB Ezekiel Elliott - Week 2 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 vs. New Orleans Saints
Ezekiel Elliott was an uninspired pick in fantasy football, with an upside that will depend entirely on how many goal-line touchdowns he can score and whether or not he can keep Dowdle off the field on passing downs. Zeke was his usual plodding self in Week 1, but he did, indeed, find the end zone. He even earned two targets to Dowdle's one. He is a fine play for managers devoid of other options, as an RB3.

by Justin Edwards

· Sep 06 · 11:49 PM EDT

DAL RB Ezekiel Elliott - Week 1 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 @ Cleveland Browns
Ezekiel Elliott was an uninspired pick in fantasy football, with an upside that will depend entirely on how many goal-line touchdowns he can score and whether or not he can keep Dowdle off the field on passing downs. The fact that the veteran was signed only two days after the NFL Draft hints at the fact that the team was hoping to add a rookie but wasn't afforded the opportunity for whatever reason. Starting Elliott against this Browns defense isn't advisable.

by Justin Edwards

· Jul 31 · 4:48 PM EDT

DAL RB Ezekiel Elliott - 2024 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside
Old Familiar is back in town, and it sure seems like he's going to attempt to re-create past success as the Cowboys' RB1. Just days after the NFL Draft, it was confirmed that Ezekiel Elliott would be returning to Dallas on a one-year, $3M contract, and it's not out of the question that he slides directly into the first name in the running back committee. Elliott proved that he could still handle the workload of a No. 1 back, accruing 184 rush attempts in his one season with the Patriots while hauling in 51 receptions. In what projects to be a pass-heavy 2024 offense, Elliott could absorb that kind of receiving work yet again on a team that lacks wide receiver depth.

Fantasy Downside
Elliott logged career lows in YPC (3.5) and yards after contact (2.54) last season and had a minuscule 0.39 yards per route run during his '22 Cowboys year. He is not as effective as a runner as he was during his heydays, and if he isn't getting an oversized role as a goal-line back, his fantasy floor could leave him on the waiver wire. Backfield-mate Rico Dowdle has age on his side and far less career wear and tear. If drives are ending because Elliott can't pick up requisite yards, this RBBC could flip on its head in a hurry.

2024 Bottom Line
Ezekiel Elliott is an uninspired pick in fantasy football, with an upside that will depend entirely on how many goal-line touchdowns he can score and whether or not he can keep Dowdle off the field on passing downs. The fact that the veteran was signed only two days after the NFL Draft hints at the fact that the team was hoping to add a rookie but wasn't afforded the opportunity for whatever reason. The backfield is going to be difficult to predict and even harder to decide when to start in fantasy. Elliott is a better stab in best ball than typical redraft leagues for that reason.

by Bill Riccette

· Dec 29, 2023 · 11:48 AM EST

NE RB Ezekiel Elliott - Week 17 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 17 at Buffalo Bills

It will be Ezekiel Elliott's backfield in New England for the rest of the season after the Patriots placed Rhamondre Stevenson on injured reserve, ending his season. But the numbers and production have been dwindling a bit. He has just 52 rushing yards combined in the last two weeks. However, his usage in the passing game has still been very solid. In his last four games, Elliott has 25 catches for 166 yards and two touchdowns. As long as that usage continues, Elliott can actually be a solid RB2 this week against Buffalo.

by Bill Riccette

· Dec 22, 2023 · 11:00 AM EST

NE RB Ezekiel Elliott - Week 16 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 16 at Denver Broncos

Ezekiel Elliott touched the football 16 times against the Chiefs, 13 less than he saw in Week 14 against the Steelers. He totaled 46 yards, a far cry from the 140 he had against the Steelers, bringing the Patriots' offense back down to Earth. It's looking like another week with Rhamondre Stevenson out, so Elliott will be the lead back one more time. The good news is Denver just allowed almost 200 rushing yards between Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery in Week 15. Elliott is an RB2 this week.