The Dallas Cowboys added rookie running back Ezekiel Elliott to the starting offense walk through Monday. The No. 4 overall pick has been battling a hamstring injury since early August, which sidelined him for the Cowboys’ preseason opener against the Rams. Elliott was spotted running drills from the shotgun alongside starting QB Tony Romo in practice.
Ezekiel Elliott participates in first-team walk through, fantasy potential building
Cowboys first-round pick Ezekiel Elliott returned to the field earlier than expected following a hamstring injury. We look at fantasy implications.
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There has been no official word from the Cowboys’ camp on whether Elliott is healthy enough to return to full practice, but this sighting could be promising for a Cowboys running back corps littered with injuries.
Fantasy Spin:
Elliot’s college numbers alone make him a RB1 fantasy pick, if he is healthy. Another plus for Elliott is it seems that the Cowboys are planning to start their rookie sensation as soon as he is cleared to go. However, the silence around Elliot’s return does not sound sweet. Fantasy owners should keep an eye on him as a potential RB2/flex contender until he can show what he is really made of on the field.
