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Jerry Jones: Cowboys are being safe with Ezekiel Elliott, will play Dak Prescott a lot

After saying all week they would approach Sunday’s meaningless season finale against the New York Giants like any other game, the Dallas Cowboys ultimately decided to be “smart” and sit running back Ezekiel Elliott to keep him out of harm’s way before next weekend’s wildcard game.

Considering the Cowboys made the same decision with left tackle Tyron Smith and guard Zack Martin, owner Jerry Jones said they were not going to risk Elliott.

“We are just playing it safe,” Jones said minutes before the game.

Is that the smart thing to do with the NFC East already clinched and no chance improve your playoff seeding?