Ezekiel Elliott Fantasy Football Week 17 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
45.3	224	3	12	69

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by Spencer Babbitt

· Nov 06, 2020 · 12:57 PM EST

DAL RB Ezekiel Elliott - Week 9 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 9 vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Ezekiel Elliott's status as a surefire RB1 is long gone is the midst of a lost season for the Cowboys. Elliott hasn't scored a touchdown in his last three games and has only totaled 204 yards from scrimmage over that span. The Cowboys will throw either Garrett Gilbert or Cooper Rush to the wolves on Sunday when they take on the vicious Pittsburgh defense, which is bad news for Elliott. The depleted state of Dallas's offensive line and quarterback room means Elliott is at risk for a dud every week if the Cowboys cannot move the ball. He should still be started just based on volume, but Elliott is not the same fantasy asset drafters paid up for before the season.

by Spencer Babbitt

· Oct 30, 2020 · 2:13 PM EDT

DAL RB Ezekiel Elliott - Week 8 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 8 at Philadelphia Eagles
Ezekiel Elliott was once among the most bankable assets in all of fantasy, but his outlook has taken a turn for the worse following Dak Prescott's season-ending injury and now Andy Dalton's concussion. The Cowboys' offensive production has dropped off dramatically without Prescott under center, and Elliott is feeling the effects as he has finished as an RB3 or worse two straight weeks. Now Elliott will face off with the tough Philadelphia run defense in a matchup that could spell disaster for Dallas on offense. Elliott still needs to be started due to his central role in the offense and guaranteed usage, but he is no longer the elite RB1 he used to be.

by Spencer Babbitt

· Oct 23, 2020 · 1:00 PM EDT

DAL RB Ezekiel Elliott - Week 7 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 7 at Washington Football Team
Ezekiel Elliott will be the focal point of the Cowboys offense with Dak Prescott sidelined, but his fumbling issues are becoming a concern along with the general ineptitude of Andy Dalton in Week 6. Elliott's fantasy profile is saved by his extensive usage in the passing game (Zeke is averaging seven targets per game in 2020), but his ceiling has been lowered significantly with the loss of Prescott and the massive efficiency hit the offense has taken as a result. Washington is not an overly concerning matchup for Elliott, and his volume means he is still an RB1, but his touchdown upside has taken a significant hit and he will carry more risk than ever before based on his current offensive environment.

by Spencer Babbitt

· Oct 16, 2020 · 11:01 AM EDT

DAL RB Ezekiel Elliott - Week 6 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 6 vs. Arizona Cardinals
It's hard to imagine Ezekiel Elliott taking on an even larger workload, but with Dak Prescott going down for the season, Elliott will be more important than ever for the Cowboys as they handle the fallout of losing their franchise quarterback for the season. The entire Cowboys offense will suffer from losing Prescott, but Andy Dalton is one of the better backup quarterbacks in the league and should be able to keep the offense afloat alongside Elliott. Elliott could even offset a hit in touchdown opportunities with additional volume if Dallas leans more on the running game with Dalton under center. Losing Prescott does present some concerns for Elliott's fantasy profile, particularly if Dalton looks Elliott's way less in the passing game. Prescott gave Elliott 32 targets over five games, which made Elliott immune to game script concerns even as the Dallas defense gave up tons of points. Dalton's effect on the Dallas offense will be one of the biggest storylines of Week 6, but Elliott should still be able to muster RB1 production without his starting quarterback.

by Spencer Babbitt

· Oct 08, 2020 · 1:07 PM EDT

DAL RB Ezekiel Elliott - Week 5 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 5 vs. New York Giants
Ezekiel Elliott has only totaled 88 rushing yards over the last two weeks, but has shown off his insane floor with 19 targets and 14 catches in that same span. All of that adds up Elliott still averaging over 22 fantasy points per game in PPR leagues, placing him among the top five running backs in fantasy. Elliott's rushing production is suffering from a putrid Dallas defense that hemorrhages points to opposing offenses, leading Dallas to abandon the run in catch-up mode. That being said, Elliott is one of the rare fantasy assets that is completely immune to matchup and game script concerns. His massive workload means that even in inefficient games he will turn in a decent fantasy performance. Continue to start Elliott as an elite RB1.

by Spencer Babbitt

· Oct 02, 2020 · 9:58 AM EDT

DAL RB Ezekiel Elliott - Week 4 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 4 vs. Cleveland Browns
Ezekiel Elliott turned in a thoroughly disappointing rushing performance in Week 3 against the Seahawks where he only managed 34 yards on 14 carries. He salvaged his day with six receptions and a touchdown, showing that he still has one of the highest floors in all of fantasy even on a day when he could not find any space on the ground. Elliott should bounce back this week taking on the middling Browns run defense as a home favorite. Matchups hardly matter for Elliott, particularly in PPR leagues as he has posted 15 receptions through three games. Zeke is a RB1 again in Week 4.

by Spencer Babbitt

· Sep 25, 2020 · 12:05 PM EDT

DAL RB Ezekiel Elliott - Week 3 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 3 at Seattle Seahawks
Ezekiel Elliott has thus far evaded the injury plague and as a result is arguably the most valuable asset in all of fantasy right now. He is as safe a bet there is in the NFL for 20 touches in a given week, and Dallas continues to give him enough looks in the passing game to grant him elite RB1 status. Elliott will be a strong RB1 again in Week 3 against a weak Seattle defense in what should be a shootout. Elliott has cleared 120 yards from scrimmage in both games this season and should have little trouble doing so again in Seattle. The Seahawks defense has already surrendered big days to the Falcons and a Patriots team whose weapons pale in comparison to what Dallas will throw at the Seahawks Sunday. The projected pace of Sunday's game means Zeke should see plenty of volume yet again and the matchup suggests he will do plenty with those touches. Don't overthink this. Start Zeke every week as a RB1.