Zeke Elliott Ruled Out For Week 11 Matchup Against Atlanta Falcons
Cowboys' Star Running Back to Miss Game with Knee Injury
Zeke Elliott, the star running back for the Dallas Cowboys, has been ruled out for the team's Week 11 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. The news comes as a blow to the Cowboys, who are 6-3 and looking to maintain their momentum in the playoff race.
Elliott suffered a knee injury in the Cowboys' Week 9 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. He underwent an MRI on Monday, which revealed a sprained MCL. The injury is not expected to require surgery, but it is expected to sideline Elliott for at least one game.
Elliott has been one of the most productive running backs in the NFL since entering the league in 2016. He has rushed for over 1,000 yards in each of his first four seasons and is a threat to score touchdowns both on the ground and through the air.
In Elliott's absence, the Cowboys will likely turn to Tony Pollard to carry the load at running back. Pollard has been a productive player in his own right, averaging 4.8 yards per carry this season. However, he is not the same type of player as Elliott, and the Cowboys will miss Elliott's size, power, and ability to create yards after contact.
The Cowboys will also be without wide receiver Michael Gallup, who is dealing with a calf injury. Gallup is the Cowboys' second-leading receiver, and his absence will hurt the team's passing game.
The Cowboys are still favored to win their Week 11 matchup against the Falcons. However, the absence of Elliott and Gallup makes the game more difficult for the Cowboys. If the Cowboys can win without their two star players, it will be a sign that they are a legitimate contender in the NFC.