In two of the last three years, Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott has been the NFL’s leading rusher. When Elliott was the leading rusher, the Cowboys were the NFC East conference champions which put them in the NFL playoffs.
During the 2018 NFL season, Elliott led the league in rushing attempts (350) and rushing yards (1,618). Elliot also led the Cowboys in passing receptions (83) and passing targets (105).
Using Pro Football Reference’s formula for total number plays is a result of adding the Cowboys passing attempts, rushing attempts and the number of times Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott was sacked.