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Tagged: Tony Pollard (54 Results)

Nov
9

Cowboys anticipate return of RB Elliott vs. Packers

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said on Tuesday that the team believes running back EZEKIEL ELLIOTT will be well enough to play against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. Elliott hasMore been recovering from a knee injury. The Cowboys practice next today, and they will release their first injury report of the week after the practice session. Meanwhile, fellow running back TONY POLLARD has played well alongside Elliott in the backfield, and he filled in nicely as the next man up last weekend. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Factoid: Backup running backs

Tony Pollard runs for 131 yards and 3 TDs against the Bears. D’Onta Foreman runs for 118 yards and 3 TDs against Atlanta. And everyone is reminded of the potential of a backup running back.   more »

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Oct
31

Cowboys RB Pollard has career day vs. Bears

Dallas running back TONY POLLARD ignited the Cowboys offense on Sunday against the Chicago Bears, scoring 3 touchdowns while filling in for injured fellow running back EZEKIEL ELLIOTT. Pollard did wellMore as the next man up in the Cowboys backfield, totaling 146 total yards from scrimmage in addition to the touchdowns. Less

Source: Team Website

Oct
28

Cowboys RB Elliot misses second consecutive practice

Dallas Cowboys running back EZEKIEL ELLIOTT missed his second practice this week with a knee injury, further putting his availability for Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears in doubt. Fantasy ownersMore will need to continue to monitor Elliott’s progress, but TONY POLLARD appears to be the next man up in the Cowboys backfield. Less

Source: Team Blog

Oct
27

Cowboys RB Elliott iffy vs. Bears

Dallas Cowboys running back EZEKIEL ELLIOTT is dealing with a knee strain that has his status for Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears in question. Elliott has missed just one gameMore in his career due to an injury and has played through injuries on multiple occasions. Fantasy owners will need to monitor his progress in the days ahead, but fellow running back TONY POLLARD could be the next man up in the Cowboys backfield this weekend. Less

Source: Team Website

Podcast: October 13 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast

Ian Allan and Justin Eleff review Week 5 of the NFL regular season, then look ahead to tonight's Commanders-Bears matchup. Sponsored by the Fantasy Football Counselor.  more »

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May
23

Cowboys RB Pollard headed for career-year?

The Dallas Cowboys have been slowly working running back TONY POLLARD into more of the running game over the last few years, with that trend expected to continue into the upcomingMore 2022 season. While fellow running back EZEKIEL ELLIOTT will still be in the mix, his touch percentage has been declining – from 78% in 2019 to 70% in 2020 and down to 62% last year. Pollard has also shown an explosiveness to his game that could take him to new heights in 2022 with increased opportunity. Less

Source: Team Blog

Factoid: Dallas Cowboys

Ezekiel Elliott is only 26, but he seems a lot older. He sure has declined over the years, to the point where I don’t think he would be a starting running back on most NFL teams.   more »

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Dec
10

Cowboys RB Pollard has torn plantar fascia

Dallas Cowboys running back TONY POLLARD has a torn plantar fascia and will be a game-time decision for Sunday’s game against the Washington Football Team. Pollard reportedly suffered the injury duringMore a long touchdown run last weekend against the New Orleans Saints. Pollard missed his second straight practice on Thursday and said that he is a “game-time decision” for Sunday’s game. Fellow running back EZEKIEL ELLIOTT continues to deal with a knee injury, although he was a full participant in Thursday’s practice. Less

Source: Dallas Morning News

Sep
2

Cowboys to sign RB Clement

The Dallas Cowboys are expected to sign veteran running back COREY CLEMENT to add depth at the running back position behind starter EZEKIEL ELLIOTT and backup TONY POLLARD. Clement originally signedMore with the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2017 and has appeared on occasional fantasy football sleeper lists since that time. Clement most notably caught four passes for 100 yards and a touchdown in the Eagles’ Super Bowl LII win against the New England Patriots. Less

Source: Team Website

Podcast: December 22 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now

Moishe Steigmann and Justin Eleff talk wins and (tough) losses in the fantasy playoffs, do precious little on the waiver wire after Week 15 of the NFL regular season, and play a Tecmo Bowl-inspired game of SUPPLY BY DEMAND. Sponsored by Affordable Trophies.  more »

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Dec
22

Cowboys RB Elliott has no plans to “shut it down”

Dallas Cowboys running back EZEKIEL ELLIOTT was an unexpected scratch for Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers due to a calf injury. Backup running back TONY POLLARD started in Elliott’sMore place and had a big day for the Cowboys and any fantasy owners that started him. Last week aside, Elliott said this week that he has no plans to “shut it down” for the season. Elliott is focusing on finishing the season on the playing field, with the Cowboys preparing to face the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. Less

Source: Team Website

Dec
21

Cowboys RB Pollard fills in nicely with Elliott out

Dallas running back EZEKIEL ELLIOTT was a surprise scratch on Sunday due to a calf injury. No Elliott, no problem. Backup running back TONY POLLARD got the start against the SanMore Francisco 49ers and scored 2 touchdowns on the afternoon. Pollard looked a lot like Elliott, making an impact as both a rusher and a receiver for fast-acting fantasy owners that plugged him into their lineups. Less

Source: Team Website

Dec
14

Elliott, Pollard share rushing load vs. Bengals

With starting running back EZEKIEL ELLIOTT dealing with a calf bruise heading into Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals, the Dallas Cowboys had him sharing time with backup running back TONYMore POLLARD. While the two running backs split the workload almost evenly, it was Pollard who helped fantasy owners most with the duo’s lone touchdown. Less

Source: Team Website

Factoid: Ezekiel Elliott

What are fair expectations at this point for Ezekiel Elliott? He’s been a great player in the past, but it’s 2020, and the Cowboys are a dumpster fire.   more »

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