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The news: Clarence Hill of the Star-Telegram reported Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott has been diagnosed with a sprained MCL and is not expected to play in this week's game against the Bears.
What it means in fantasy: Elliott will have more time to heal from this injury since the Cowboys' have a Week 9 bye.