The debate over Ezekiel Elliott’s role this past week kind of came out of nowhere. Coming off the Cowboys’ best rushing performance of the year, which highlighted a career night for Rico Dowdle, it didn’t seem like the time to question whether or not there should be a change in the running back rotation. Yet, the question was asked of Mike McCarthy in preparation to face the Lions.
Asked Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy about Zeke Elliott role, he said they will operate at running back like they did last week.
Elliott was at least supposed to be red zone and shortyardage back but he has not been used much— Clarence Hill Jr (@clarencehilljr) October 9, 2024Not long after this response from McCarthy, Elliott himself was asked about his role and how he felt about it.