RB NE
College: Ohio State | 8 years
Height: 6'0" | Weight: 225 lbs
Birth Date: 1995-07-22
2024 Bye Week: 7
Total Pts: 201.5
Avg Pts: 11.85
Rank: 31 RB
Gashouse Gorillas
Elliott was with the Patriots last season to serve as the top backup to Rhamondre Stevenson. He served the role well and even started some late in the year because of injury. Elliott started five games and had 955 total yards with five touchdowns. He had 11-plus fantasy points three straight gams to end his season and five of his last six. Elliott showed he still has a little something left in the tank. He signed with his old team this offseason, the Cowboys, and should get a chance to start with his old team once again. Elliott isn't the same back as he was earlier in his career. He lacks some explosion. He still has pretty good vision and can get downhill in a hurry. He also is a solid pass catcher and willing blocker.
FANTASY OUTLOOK: Elliott played pretty well with his chances last year, so the potential is there for him in this explosive Cowboys offense. He'll get around double-digit touches per game, making him a solid No. 3 back. He can get around 1,000 total yards, eight scores and 30 receptions.
One of the most prolific runners in Cowboys' history makes his return to Big D. Ezekiel Elliott rejoins the team after being cast aside for Tony Pollard and spending a season in New England. The Cowboys let Pollard walk this offseason and didn't select a running back in the NFL Draft. With Rico Dowdle atop the depth chart, Jerry Jones and Co. were nearly forced into reuniting with Elliott. While they may feed Zeke again, don't expect anywhere near the same level of efficiency that he showed in his younger days. Elliott noticeably lost a step, averaging 3.5 yards per carry with the Patriots while logging one breakaway run. His work in the passing game made him fantasy-relevant in 2023. Still, he's rejoining one of the best offenses in football and should get plenty of opportunities. Pollard logged the seventh most carries in football last season. While Pollard disappointed fantasy managers based on his draft cost, he still finished as the RB14. Elliott won't cost nearly as much in 2024. If he's getting the majority of the backfield touches (60-70%), he'll be at least a flex candidate every week.
One of the most prolific runners in Cowboys' history makes his return to Big D. Ezekiel Elliott rejoins the team after being cast aside for Tony Pollard and spending a season in New England. The Cowboys let Pollard walk this offseason and didn't select a running back in the NFL Draft. With Rico Dowdle atop the depth chart, Jerry Jones and Co. were nearly forced into reuniting with Elliott. While they may feed Zeke again, don't expect anywhere near the same level of efficiency that he showed in his younger days. Elliott noticeably lost a step, averaging 3.5 yards per carry with the Patriots while logging one breakaway run. His work in the passing game made him fantasy-relevant in 2023. Still, he's rejoining one of the best offenses in football and should get plenty of opportunities. Pollard logged the seventh most carries in football last season. While Pollard disappointed fantasy managers based on his draft cost, he still finished as the RB14. Elliott won't cost nearly as much in 2024. If he's getting the majority of the backfield touches (60-70%), he'll be at least a flex candidate every week.
Fantasy Week | Pts | Scoring |
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Week 1 | 9.25 | Ezekiel Elliott 29 rushing yds (3.00 pts) Ezekiel Elliott 14 receiving yds (2.00 pts) Ezekiel Elliott 5 receptions (2.50 pts) Ezekiel Elliott 7 rushing atts (1.75 pts) |
Week 2 | 3.25 | Ezekiel Elliott 13 rushing yds (2.00 pts) Ezekiel Elliott 5 rushing atts (1.25 pts) |
Week 3 | ||
Week 4 | 5.50 | Ezekiel Elliott 16 rushing yds (2.00 pts) Ezekiel Elliott 6 receiving yds (1.00 pts) Ezekiel Elliott 2 receptions (1.00 pts) Ezekiel Elliott 6 rushing atts (1.50 pts) |
Week 5 | 9.00 | Ezekiel Elliott 21 rushing yds (3.00 pts) Ezekiel Elliott 17 receiving yds (2.00 pts) Ezekiel Elliott 4 receptions (2.00 pts) Ezekiel Elliott 8 rushing atts (2.00 pts) |
Week 6 | 12.25 | Ezekiel Elliott 2 yd TD rush (4.00 pts) Ezekiel Elliott 34 rushing yds (4.00 pts) Ezekiel Elliott 15 receiving yds (2.00 pts) Ezekiel Elliott 1 reception (0.50 pts) Ezekiel Elliott 7 rushing atts (1.75 pts) |
Week 7 | 10.75 | Ezekiel Elliott 2 yd TD rush (4.00 pts) Ezekiel Elliott 31 rushing yds (4.00 pts) Ezekiel Elliott 11 rushing atts (2.75 pts) |
Week 8 | 5.75 | Ezekiel Elliott 36 rushing yds (4.00 pts) Ezekiel Elliott 7 rushing atts (1.75 pts) |
Week 9 | 7.00 | Ezekiel Elliott 17 rushing yds (2.00 pts) Ezekiel Elliott 15 receiving yds (2.00 pts) Ezekiel Elliott 3 receptions (1.50 pts) Ezekiel Elliott 6 rushing atts (1.50 pts) |
Week 10 | 14.25 | Ezekiel Elliott 54 rushing yds (6.00 pts) Ezekiel Elliott 34 receiving yds (4.00 pts) Ezekiel Elliott 2 receptions (1.00 pts) Ezekiel Elliott 13 rushing atts (3.25 pts) |
Week 11 | ||
Week 12 | 9.25 | Ezekiel Elliott 46 rushing yds (5.00 pts) Ezekiel Elliott 6 receiving yds (1.00 pts) Ezekiel Elliott 2 receptions (1.00 pts) Ezekiel Elliott 9 rushing atts (2.25 pts) |
Week 13 | 16.25 | Ezekiel Elliott 52 rushing yds (6.00 pts) Ezekiel Elliott 40 receiving yds (4.00 pts) Ezekiel Elliott 4 receptions (2.00 pts) Ezekiel Elliott 17 rushing atts (4.25 pts) |
Week 14 | 28.00 | Ezekiel Elliott 11 yd TD reception (4.00 pts) Ezekiel Elliott 68 rushing yds (7.00 pts) Ezekiel Elliott 72 receiving yds (8.00 pts) Ezekiel Elliott 7 receptions (3.50 pts) Ezekiel Elliott 22 rushing atts (5.50 pts) |
Playoff Week 1 | 11.25 | Ezekiel Elliott 25 rushing yds (3.00 pts) Ezekiel Elliott 21 receiving yds (3.00 pts) Ezekiel Elliott 5 receptions (2.50 pts) Ezekiel Elliott 11 rushing atts (2.75 pts) |
Playoff Week 2 | 18.50 | Ezekiel Elliott 15 yd TD reception (4.00 pts) Ezekiel Elliott 27 rushing yds (3.00 pts) Ezekiel Elliott 33 receiving yds (4.00 pts) Ezekiel Elliott 9 receptions (4.50 pts) Ezekiel Elliott 12 rushing atts (3.00 pts) |
Playoff Week 3 | 13.00 | Ezekiel Elliott 6 yd TD rush (4.00 pts) Ezekiel Elliott 39 rushing yds (4.00 pts) Ezekiel Elliott 6 receiving yds (1.00 pts) Ezekiel Elliott 1 reception (0.50 pts) Ezekiel Elliott 14 rushing atts (3.50 pts) |
Playoff Week 4 | 14.75 | Ezekiel Elliott 54 rushing yds (6.00 pts) Ezekiel Elliott 27 receiving yds (3.00 pts) Ezekiel Elliott 5 receptions (2.50 pts) Ezekiel Elliott 13 rushing atts (3.25 pts) |
Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said the team will use a running-back-by-committee approach in 2024, although the exact members of the committee backfield aren't entirely clear yet. At the very least, it should be veteran Ezekiel Elliott and Rico Dowdle, with Royce Freeman, Deuce Vaughn, Hunter Luepke, Malik Davis, Snoop Conner and rookie Nathaniel Peat competing for roster spots behind them. "Two or three [running backs], whatever it takes," McCarthy said. Elliott has the best credentials with 8,904 career rushing yards, but he won't be asked to do what he did in his first stint with Dallas, when he averaged 268.7 carries per season. He had career-lows in rushing yards (642), touchdowns (three) and carries (184) last year with the Patriots, and those numbers could dip further in 2024 back in Dallas in an RB committee.
From RotoBaller
Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott will likely be the starting running back this season, but head coach Mike McCarthy sounds certain that as many as three running backs will be handling work - even if he doesn't know who the member of the committee are yet. 'Two or three (running backs), whatever it takes. ... I think you have to pay attention. Whether it's two or whether it's three, frankly, to be honest with you, the players will determine that,' McCarthy told ESPN.
Fantasy Spin: It appears more likely than not that Elliott will handle the bulk of the early-down work, while Rico Dowdle operates as his primary backup. Deuce Vaughn should be considered the favorite to handle most of the passing-down work and could end up carving out more of a role in the offense as the summer progresses, as he has the skill set to be used like Tony Pollard before 2023 - even if he lacks the size.
From TheHuddle
Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said the team will use a running back by committee approach this season, unlike the feature back approach used during RB Ezekiel Elliott's first tour of duty with the team. McCarthy said that he has not seen any drop off in the way Elliott moves but thinks it wouldn't be fair to give him a workload similar to what he saw in the early seasons of his career.
Fantasy Spin: Elliott had the least productive season of his career with New England in 2023, with career lows in carries (184), rushing yards (642), touchdowns (three) and yards per carry (3.5). Although he is expected to have a larger role in the Dallas offense in 2024, his days as an RB1 fantasy option are likely over. Elliott is most likely to see the field in short-yardage and goal line situations, making him worthy of consideration as an RB3 in many fantasy leagues. RBs Rico Dowdle and Deuce Vaughn are behind Elliott on the Cowboys' depth chart but their fantasy value remains uncertain, as it remains to be seen how many offensive snaps they will see in a typical game.
From TheHuddle
Updating previous reports, free-agent RB Ezekiel Elliott (Patriots) officially signed a one-year deal with the Dallas Cowboys Tuesday, April 30. Financial terms weren't disclosed.
Fantasy Spin: Zeke figures to get short-yardage and goal line work, and he'll be an RB3 in fantasy with a boost in TD-only leagues.
From TheHuddle
The Dallas Cowboys are bringing back former Pro Bowl running back Ezekiel Elliott, according to NFL insider Tom Pelissero. This has been a developing story in recent weeks, and after Dallas did not pick a running back in the 2024 NFL Draft, their former first-round pick is back with America's Team. In seven seasons with Dallas, Elliott rushed 1,881 times for 8,262 yards and 68 touchdowns. The team let him walk last offseason and elevated Tony Pollard to the RB1 role, but Pollard was underwhelming and left for the Tennessee Titans during free agency this year. Although Zeke averaged a career-low 3.5 yards per carry last season, he could have RB2 value back in Dallas in one of the best offenses in the NFL. Assuming the Cowboys don't add more legitimate competition to the backfield, he should start, and Rico Dowdle should be viewed as a high-end fantasy handcuff in 2024.
From RotoBaller
Free-agent RB Ezekiel Elliott (Patriots) agreed to a undisclosed deal with the Dallas Cowboys Monday, April 29.
Fantasy Spin: Zeke figures to get short-yardage and goal line work, pegging him as an RB3 in fantasy.
From TheHuddle
The Dallas Cowboys could draft a running back on Day 2 of the 2024 NFL draft on Friday night with one of their three picks, but that choice won't change the expectation that free-agent running back Ezekiel Elliott will return to Dallas' backfield in 2024 to complement and help mentor a rookie. Dallas Morning News' Michael Gehlken is reporting that Elliott's signing with the Cowboys is increasingly imminent. Elliott's agent met with Dallas on Wednesday, and the Cowboys have been connected with the 28-year-old RB throughout the offseason. The Cowboys lost Tony Pollard to free agency this offseason but have Rico Dowdle and Deuce Vaughn. If Elliott were to return to Big D, he'll be in a complementary role and will be an RB3/flex, at best, in fantasy after putting up a career-low 3.5 yards per carry in 2023 with New England.
From RotoBaller
Free-agent RB Ezekiel Elliott (Patriots) appears increasingly likely to return to the Dallas Cowboys to complement and help mentor the rookie running back the team is expected to select at some during the 2024 NFL Draft on Friday, April 26.
Fantasy Spin: Based on recent comments from team owner Jerry Jones, the Cowboys want that rookie to be University of Texas RB Jonathon Brooks. Regardless of the player Dallas selects to replace Tony Pollard, Elliott figures to handle goal-line duties and perhaps the bulk of work on third down thanks to his ability to hold up in pass pro. While the days of Elliott being a fantasy RB1 are likely over, the aforementioned role may be enough to keep him in the flex conversation.
From TheHuddle
The Dallas Cowboys are currently meeting with free-agent running back Ezekiel Elliott's representatives around the facility on Wednesday, a day before the start of the 2024 NFL draft, according to a source. There has been mutual interest from both sides in a reunion this offseason as the Cowboys look to bolster their running back position after losing Tony Pollard in free agency. As of right now, Dallas' RB room consists of Rico Dowdle, Deuce Vaughn, Malik Davis, Royce Freeman and Snoop Conner. The 28-year-old Elliott had 184 carries for 642 yards (career-low 3.5 yards per carry) and three touchdowns while adding 51 catches for 313 yards and another two scores through the air in 17 games for the New England Patriots in 2023. At this point in his career, Zeke needs volume to be fantasy relevant, and that probably won't happen if he returns to Dallas.
From RotoBaller
Free-agent RB Ezekiel Elliott's (Patriots) representative is meeting with the Dallas Cowboys Wednesday, April 24, according to a source.
Fantasy Spin: The Cowboys do not have a clear starter at running back, so Elliott probably would have a big role if he decided to return to the Cowboys. Fantasy players can monitor the situation because Elliott could be at least a flex option if he starts in 2024.
From TheHuddle
Free-agent RB Ezekiel Elliott (Patriots) and the Dallas Cowboys have mutual interest in getting a deal done, according to sources Saturday, March 30.
Fantasy Spin: A deal hasn't been reached yet, but there seems to be interest. A reunion with Dallas would give Elliott fringe RB2 value with Rico Dowdle spelling him as a change-of-pace back.
From TheHuddle
Free-agent running back Ezekiel Elliott and the Dallas Cowboys may be headed toward a reunion. Elliott played for the New England Patriots during the 2023 NFL season, the only season of his nine-year career that he was not a member of the Dallas Cowboys. Dallas has a need at the running back position after they let Tony Pollard leave via free-agency, making Elliott a good fit to return to the team. Elliott ran for 642 yards and three touchdowns for the Pats last season while splitting the backfield with Rhamondre Stevenson. Depending on whether Dallas addresses the RB position in the NFL draft, Elliott would immediately have high-end RB3/flex value if he lands with his former team.
From RotoBaller
Free-agent RB Ezekiel Elliott (Patriots) is not expected to re-sign with the New England Patriots, in the opinion of PatriotsWire's Jordy McElroy.
From TheHuddle
New England Patriots running back Ezekiel Elliott rushed 13 times for 54 yards during Sunday's loss to the New York Jets. He also caught five of seven targets for an additional 27 yards through the air. The veteran running back logged yet another start with Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) sidelined and maintained a key role as unfavorable weather conditions interrupted the passing attack. He was particularly impactful in PPR leagues where he added extra points for his five catches. He's headed for free agency where he'll likely earn a spot in a committee or split backfield.
From RotoBaller
New England Patriots RB Ezekiel Elliott ended up with 13 rushes for 54 yards in Week 18 against the New York Jets, while adding five receptions for 27 yards on seven targets.
From TheHuddle
New England Patriots running back Ezekiel Elliott will continue to operate as the lead running back for Week 18 against the New York Jets with Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) sidelined. Elliott has produced inconsistent results on the ground this year, but his impressive pass-catching role and red-zone usage allow him to sneak into the RB2 tier for fantasy purposes. He remains a solid option this Sunday, especially with a strong Jets secondary and poor weather conditions likely prompting the Patriots to run more than pass. Fantasy managers should feel comfortable starting Elliott in most formats.
From RotoBaller
New England Patriots running back Ezekiel Elliott rushed 14 times for 39 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's loss to the Buffalo Bills. He also caught one of two targets for a gain of six yards through the air. The veteran running back has filled in admirably for Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle), though he did take a major step back in the passing attack on Sunday. He had been averaging 6.3 catches over his last four games before this week's one-reception performance. Nevertheless, he salvaged his fantasy performance by finding the end zone and should continue to be viewed as a low-end RB2 option against the New York Jets during next week's season finale.
From RotoBaller
Dynasty | Ezekiel Elliott recorded 39 rushing yards, one catch, six receiving yards and scored a touchdown in New England's loss to Buffalo. Dynasty Analysis: It's been a season to forget for Elliott, who now has just 588 rushing yards, 46 catches, 286 receiving yards and five total touchdowns on the season, It's clear his 12 touchdowns for Dallas masked some of his value deteriorating last season but this season has shown Elliott just doesn't have much left in the tank, He'll likely look for another one-year contract in the off-season but any value he has left is likely gone after this year's stat line.
New England Patriots RB Ezekiel Elliott rushed 14 times for a team-best 39 yards and a touchdown in Week 17 against the Buffalo Bills, while adding a 6-yard reception on two targets.
From TheHuddle
New England Patriots running back Ezekiel Elliott (illness) logged a full practice on Friday and has been removed from the final injury report. He will play versus the Buffalo Bills, ranking as a solid RB2 option in most fantasy leagues. The 28-year-old has looked great operating as the Patriots' top running back with Rhamondre Stevenson sidelined. In particular, he has been a key pass-catching threat over his last four games, garnering 30 targets, 25 receptions, 166 receiving yards, and two touchdowns during that span. He should continue to be started in most leagues while operating as one of Bailey Zappe's top options in the passing attack.
From RotoBaller
NFL Week | Opp | Pts | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush TDs | 100 Yds | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TDs | Rec Tgt | Fum Lost |
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2023 Season | 201.50 | 642 | 3 | 51 | |||||||
Week 1 | PHI | 9.25 | 29 | 0 | 5 | ||||||
Week 2 | MIA | 3.25 | 13 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Week 3 | @NYJ | ||||||||||
Week 4 | @DAL | 5.50 | 16 | 0 | 2 | ||||||
Week 5 | NO | 9.00 | 21 | 0 | 4 | ||||||
Week 6 | @LV | 12.25 | 34 | 1 | 1 | ||||||
Week 7 | BUF | 10.75 | 31 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
Week 8 | @MIA | 5.75 | 36 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Week 9 | WAS | 7.00 | 17 | 0 | 3 | ||||||
Week 10 | IND | 14.25 | 54 | 0 | 2 | ||||||
Week 11 | bye | ||||||||||
Week 12 | @NYG | 9.25 | 46 | 0 | 2 | ||||||
Week 13 | LAC | 16.25 | 52 | 0 | 4 | ||||||
Week 14 | @PIT | 28.00 | 68 | 0 | 7 | ||||||
Week 15 | KC | 11.25 | 25 | 0 | 5 | ||||||
Week 16 | @DEN | 18.50 | 27 | 0 | 9 | ||||||
Week 17 | @BUF | 13.00 | 39 | 1 | 1 | ||||||
Week 18 | NYJ | 14.75 | 54 | 0 | 5 |