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Elliott, surprising Prescott give Dallas backfield of future (The Associated Press)

FRISCO, Texas (AP) -- Ezekiel Elliott had star potential the moment he was drafted by the Cowboys, a high pick at running back with the benefit of perhaps the NFL's best offensive line.

Dak Prescott figured to be in charge of the scout team as the No. 3 quarterback.

Six weeks into the season, they have transformed from a Dallas novelty - the first rookie quarterback-running combo to start the season for the Cowboys since Roger Staubach and Calvin Hill almost 50 years ago - into a pair of record-setters.

They also took the Cowboys (5-1) into the bye week on a five-game winning streak despite missing 10-year starter Tony Romo the whole time and star receiver Dez Bryant for half of it.