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 Chris Kucharski

· Oct 04, 2019 · 3:22 PM EDT

DAL RB Ezekiel Elliott - Week 5 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 5 vs Green Bay
It wasn't a good day for the Dallas offense last Sunday or Ezekiel Elliot. He was held to a season-low 35 rushing yards and 1.9 yards per carry. He also lost a fumble for the first time this season. Elliot did score his third touchdown of the season.

It should be a different story against Green Bay who is 29th in aFPA to running backs. Expect the Cowboys to use Elliot a lot on Sunday and the numbers to be back where we are used to.

Start Elliot in all leagues and formats against the Packers for Week 5. Green Bay has been awful against the run and Elliot ranks the top fantasy running back option for this weekend.

by Chris Kucharski

· Sep 27, 2019 · 12:10 PM EDT

DAL RB Ezekiel Elliott - Week 4 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 4 at New Orleans
Ezekiel Elliot had his second straight 100+ rushing yard game and also had 20+ touches for the second straight week. He seems to be full force now although after scoring touchdowns the first two weeks, he was held out of the end zone for the first time this season.

Elliot will face the Saints who have a decent run defense, ranked 11th in aFPA to running backs. The matchup is really irrelevant as Elliot is going to get his touches and the yardage will be high. The difference between and good day and a great day is if he ends up in the end zone.

Start Elliot in all leagues and formats as one of the top fantasy plays for Week 4. No doubt he will have a big night.

by Chris Kucharski

· Sep 20, 2019 · 10:31 AM EDT

DAL RB Ezekiel Elliott - Week 3 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 3 vs Miami
It didn't take Ezekiel Elliot long to get to playing shape after holding out during training camp. He had 25 touches and ended up with a 100-yard rushing day and 120 total yards from scrimmage. This is probably the floor for Elliot from here on out. He is going to put up big numbers every week regardless of the opponent.

Elliot should eat this week against Miami who were dead last in aFPA to running backs in 2018. The only drawback is if the Cowboys get up big early and decide to save wear and tear on Zeke's body, but he should get a minimum of 20 touches and a big yardage day.

Start Elliot in all leagues and formats as the No. 1 fantasy running back for Week 3.

by Chris Kucharski

· Sep 13, 2019 · 12:25 PM EDT

DAL RB Ezekiel Elliott - Week 2 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 at Washington
We didn't expect Ezekiel Elliot to get his regular workload as he ended up with 14 touches. He still managed to record 63 yards from scrimmage and scored a touchdown. With a full week of practice, Elliot should be back to normal.

The Redskins are 15th in aFPA to running backs to start the season. Elliot has played well historically against Washington averaging 97 rushing yards in five games and scoring six touchdowns.

Elliot should double his workload this week and takes his spot back as a top five fantasy running backs. Start him in all leagues and formats.

by Chris Kucharski

· Sep 05, 2019 · 6:47 PM EDT

DAL RB Ezekiel Elliott - Week 1 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 vs New York Giants
The holdout is done and Ezekiel Elliot will suit up for Week 1. Even with missing time, expect Elliot to get 20-25 reps. The Cowboys will be cautious but if they feel he is in good shape, he will be a factor for Week 1.

Elliot faces the Giants who were 30th in aFPA to running backs last season. For his career, he has averaged 85 rushing yards per game but has only scored two touchdowns in four meetings with the division rival. Elliot rushed for 78 yards in Week 2 last season, but sat out the season finale against New York.

Elliot immediately jumps in the top five for fantasy running backs for Week 1 and will be a weekly candidate for the No. 1 spot overall. We are expecting around 20 touches for about 100 total yards so even though his impact will be slightly limited, he is a definite starter against New York.

by Chris Kucharski

· Jul 15, 2019 · 9:36 AM EDT

DAL RB Ezekiel Elliott - 2019 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside

Ezekiel Elliot continues to be one of the most consistent fantasy players in the NFL. He has averaged over 100 yards rushing all three of his seasons and recorded over 2,000 yards from scrimmage last season thanks to more involvement in the passing game. Elliot also had a career-high 381 touches. More important, he was able to play a full season after being suspended six games in 2017. It is noteworthy that Elliot is a true every-down back as the other running backs on the Cowboys roster see little playing time.

Fantasy Downside

Obviously, Elliot’s yardage totals are among the best at his position. The one weakness last season in his numbers was his touchdowns. He found the end zone nine times in 2018, the same amount as in 2017 with six fewer games. Elliot scored 16 his rookie season. There is also the off-the-field issues for Elliot including a recent incident this summer in Las Vegas.

2019 Bottom Line

As long as Elliot stays on the field, he is the No. 1 fantasy running back in the NFL. Expect him to eclipse the 2,000 total yard mark again and the touchdowns to be higher. He should be the No. 1 overall pick in any draft although many are taking Saquon Barkley over him at this point.

by Chris Kucharski

· Jan 11, 2019 · 12:39 PM EST

DAL RB Ezekiel Elliott - Week 19 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 19 at Los Angeles Rams

The critics have called out the Cowboys at times for getting off the Ezekiel Elliot bandwagon. But in recent weeks, Elliot has been the Cowboys offense. He had 169 total yards last week and 30 touches. Expect more of the same in Los Angeles.

The Rams are 20th in aFPA to running backs, but have allowed more yards per carry than any team in the NFL. Elliot will get his 30 touches again and this makes him one of the best fantasy plays for Week 18. Start him in all leagues and formats. Big day coming up for Elliot.