With Ezekiel Elliott sidelined due to an injury for the first time in his career, Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard was thrust into the spotlight. On the Cowboys’ second possession, Pollard immediately made an impact through the air and on the ground. Pollard caught two passes for 16 yards, setting himself up to score the game’s first touchdown.
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Pollard continued to show his ability as a receiving threat throughout the first half. In the closing seconds of the first quarter, he caught a simple swing pass and turned it into a 30 yard gain.