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 Bill Riccette

· Aug 17, 2023 · 12:57 PM EDT

NE RB Ezekiel Elliott - 2023 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside
Ezekiel Elliott goes from being a Cowboy to a Patriot. Sounds quite American of him. He actually lands in a good situation given what he is at this stage of his career, a 28-year-old running back that can still help in pass protection and short-yardage situations. It’s not out of the realm of possibility that he gets 100-150 carries for the Patriots and maybe vultures a couple touchdowns from Rhamondre Stevenson. Stevenson is still RB1 in New England and will still get third-down work, but the Patriots didn’t bring in Zeke to ride the bench.

Fantasy Downside
Elliott isn’t a workhorse back anymore. We’ve seen him lose a step in Dallas, and not just from him getting blasted at the end of the playoff game against the 49ers. No one is expecting him to get 20 carries a game. His fantasy value will likely be dependent on him getting those goal line opportunities and touchdowns.

2023 Bottom Line
Zeke is nothing fancy anymore. He’s a plodding, aging running back, but one that can still get the tough yards the Patriots will need in games. He won’t be a major fantasy player, but he could steal a few touchdowns. He’s a risky flex, at best, but worth a handcuff selection.

by Matt Gruber

· Dec 28, 2022 · 5:13 PM EST

DAL RB Ezekiel Elliott - Week 17 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 17 at Tennessee Titans
All Ezekiel Elliott does is score touchdowns. I don't care if he's splitting touches or not putting up 100 yard games anymore, he is producing. logging 16 rushes for 55 yards and a score, Elliott also caught one pass for six yards.

The Titans have been solid against the run this year, ranking second in rushing yards allowed and third in rushing touchdowns allowed, however, Elliott has been consistent since returning from injury. Dallas should have plenty of chances to score in this one, so let's hope Elliott stumbles into the end zone once more. Start him as a back-end RB2.

by Matt Gruber

· Dec 21, 2022 · 5:19 PM EST

DAL RB Ezekiel Elliott - Week 16 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 16 vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Collecting less touches than his counterpart in Pollard, Ezekiel Elliott still put together another good fantasy performance. Carrying the ball 16 times for 58 yards and a score, he also caught two balls for 13 yards.

With Dallas possibly relying on the run game this week, Elliott should have plenty of opportunities. Philadelphia allowed over 100 rushing yards last week to Chicago and I think there's a good chance Dallas tops that this week. Elliott is a back end RB2 this week.

by Matt Gruber

· Dec 17, 2022 · 1:35 AM EST

DAL RB Ezekiel Elliott - Week 15 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 13 at Jacksonville Jaguars
Ezekiel Elliott has been consistently good since returning from injury. Rushing the ball 15 times for 62 yards and a touchdown last week, he also added three catches for 19 yards. The usage with him and Pollard is more even now, however, Elliott appears to still be getting the valuable goal line looks.

Similarly to Pollard, Elliott should find success on the ground in this matchup. Dallas should score plenty in this one, giving Elliott ample opportunities to punch one in. Start him as an RB2 with upside this week.

by Matt Gruber

· Dec 09, 2022 · 2:30 PM EST

DAL RB Ezekiel Elliott - Week 14 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 13 vs. Houston Texans
Although it may appear that he is getting outplayed by Pollard, Ezekiel Elliott has been solid since coming back from injury. Last week he put together a nice outing rushing for 77 yards and a score on 17 attempts. He also added three catches for 14 yards.

I think Elliott has shown us that he can be trusted as a backend RB2. In a positive matchup this week, I am confidently starting Elliott as an RB2 with upside.

by Matt Gruber

· Dec 02, 2022 · 12:38 PM EST

DAL RB Ezekiel Elliott - Week 13 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 13 vs. Indianapolis Colts
Since coming back from injury, Ezekiel Elliott has been impressive. Last week, he rushed 16 times for 92 yards and a score. He looked like a healthy running back eager to prove he is not washed.

I expect more of the same this week as Dallas may want to keep it on the ground. Indianapolis ranks 17th in rushing yards and touchdowns allowed. It is reasonable to plug Elliott into your lineup as a back-end RB2.

by Matt Gruber

· Nov 23, 2022 · 1:23 PM EST

DAL RB Ezekiel Elliott - Week 12 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 12 vs. New York Giants
While his yards per carry was below 3 last week, Ezekiel Elliott was able to salvage his day by finding the end zone twice. He got the same number of rushes as Pollard and I expect that to continue going forward.

While Pollard may be better now and definitely more explosive, Elliott will still get touches and meaningful ones inside the five yard line. Last week, New York allowed over 140 yards on the ground to running backs. Still hoping for a score, start Elliott as a low-end RB2.