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 Matt Gruber

· Sep 23, 2022 · 11:04 AM EDT

DAL RB Ezekiel Elliott - Week 3 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 at New York Giants
Averaging 3.5 yards per carry, Ezekiel Elliott put up 53 yards on 15 attempts. He also added one reception for a four yard loss. Not the best game for Elliott, although 16 touches is serviceable.

The Giants just allowed Christian McCaffrey to run for over 100 yards so better days could be ahead for Elliott. With that said, you are most likely banking on a touchdown to make it worth it. Based on usage alone, I am okay with having Elliott slotted in as a low-end RB2.

by Matt Gruber

· Sep 16, 2022 · 12:49 PM EDT

DAL RB Ezekiel Elliott - Week 2 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Putting up just 52 rushing yards on 10 carries last week against Tamp Bay, this slow start was anticipated. Ezekiel Elliott had a big task playing against this formidable run defense. With that said, his 5.2 yards per carry were the lone bright spot in this Dallas offense.

The Bengals defense put the clamps on Najee Harris and the Steelers running game last weekend, however, Dallas may not have a choice but to feed Zeke. Electing to take the ball out of Rush's hands, Elliott should see plenty of touches. Whether he does anything with those touches or not is another conversation. Start Elliott as a backend RB2 and hope he finds the endzone.

by Matt Gruber

· Sep 07, 2022 · 6:37 PM EDT

DAL RB Ezekiel Elliott - Week 1 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
What many consider to be a declining running back in Ezekiel Elliott, I find to be a great value in fantasy football. Finishing last season as the RB6, the ironman will remain a focal point of this Dallas offense.

While Elliott should have another productive year, it may be a slow start in this week one matchup. Tampa Bay ranked third in rushing yards allowed and fifth in rushing touchdowns allowed last season. Scoring less than six fantasy points in his week one matchup against this same Tampa Bay team last year, temper expectations for Elliott this week.

by Mike Randle

· Jul 31, 2022 · 4:06 PM EDT

DAL RB Ezekiel Elliott - 2022 Fantasy Football Outlook

2022 Fantasy Upside
Ezekiel Elliott is one of the most polarizing fantasy players entering the 2022 NFL season. Many see a running back workhorse that has averaged 1,231 rushing yards, 48 receptions, and 11.3 total touchdowns per year since entering the NFL. Critics will argue that Elliott’s rush attempts, receptions, and receiving yards have all dropped three years in a row. Owner Jerry Jones reiterated this week that the majority of running back touches will again go to Elliott, projecting him again as a Top 12 running back assuming health for the majority of the season. The fantasy upside is obvious for a three-down running back that has produced a Top-10 snap share in every year of his NFL career.

2022 Fantasy Downside
Elliott’s snap share did drop from second overall in 2020 to 10th overall last season. Backup Tony Pollard’s role continues to increase, with three straight seasons of an increase in rushing attempts, receptions, and receiving yards. There is little debate that Pollard is the more efficient running back, but will the Cowboys coaching staff alter their approach?

2022 Bottom Line
Ezekiel Elliott brings one of the safest fantasy running back floors this season. He is likely to maintain his role as the preferred goal line option while hovering around 45-50 receptions. Beyond the season, Elliott’s contract contains no guaranteed money, putting his future with the team in jeopardy. That should provide fantasy drafters comfort, knowing both sides have motivation to get the most out of Elliott’s production in 2022.

by Jeff Hicks

· Dec 31, 2021 · 11:28 AM EST

DAL RB Ezekiel Elliott - Week 17 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 17 versus Arizona Cardinals

Elliott took another backseat to Tony Pollard in terms of yardage, but found the end zone twice, including on his only catch of Week 16’s win. The Cardinals' defense enjoys allowing big plays to opposing backs, but Zeke’s breakaway days are behind him. He needs a big workload or red zone touches, something he could get against a depleted Cardinals defense this week.

by Jeff Hicks

· Dec 24, 2021 · 12:11 PM EST

DAL RB Ezekiel Elliott - Week 16 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 16 versus Washington Football Team

Aside from finding the end zone, Elliott had another mediocre performance. Running mate Tony Pollard returned Week 15 and continued to out-perform Elliott. His matchup against the WFT rush defense is not favorable (5th in RB aFPA) and Zeke falling into the end zone will more than likely be what saves his Week 16.

by Jeff Hicks

· Dec 17, 2021 · 8:40 AM EST

DAL RB Ezekiel Elliott - Week 15 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 15 at New York Giants

Elliott saw a reduced workload in Week 14 and it would not be surprising to see the same in Week 15 against the Giants. New York ranks 24th in schedule-adjusted fantasy points allowed to opposing backs and is his easiest matchup since Thanksgiving, which is also the last time Zeke found the end zone. Elliott’s last 100-yard rushing game was against the Giants Week 5. Maybe, just maybe for one week, Elliott will see 20-plus carries and he performs like the Zeke we have since in the past.