Ezekiel Elliott

Week 13 at New Orleans Saints

Will Zeke have his normal workload Week 13? If you have the answer clue us in. Elliott, despite constant talk about knee pain, has practiced in full leading up to Thursday night’s game. He has seen nine carries in each of the past two games for Dallas and has one game with respectable yards per carry since Dallas’ Week 7 bye (5.10 YPC Week 9). Tony Pollard continues to play well with and in place of Elliott and will continue to cut into his rushing and passing down work. Zeke will have his work cut out for him against the number two defense in schedule-adjusted fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs. If Elliott continues to average three yards per carry or fewer, expect him to be a spectator as much as a part of the offense.

Week 11 at Kansas City Chiefs

Elliott has a tougher running matchup against the Chiefs this week, especially with DL Chris Jones lining up at defensive tackle once again for K.C. That said, the Chiefs are allowing 6.3 receptions per game to the running back position. As long as Zeke is not removed from the passing attack, his fantasy floor is relatively high against one of the worst overall defenses in football.

Week 9 versus Denver Broncos

Elliott put in a workman’s effort without Dak Prescott, totaling 73 yards on 20 touches. His matchup against the Denver Broncos is slightly easier, especially if Prescott is back. The Broncos’ 13th-ranked run defense according to aFPA and has only allowed two 100-yard rushers. Elliott cedes enough carries to Tony Pollard to keep that number a two, but without Von Miller, the Broncos' defense will be different. Elliott sits as an RB1 for Week 9.