Everyone knew running back Ezekiel Elliott was a central piece of the Dallas Cowboys’ offense, but no one could expect the offense to fall apart the way it has in the last three games without him. Cowboys starting quarterback Dak Prescott has been especially bad with Elliott on the sideline. Prescott has been held under 180 yards passing in the last three games, and he has thrown five interceptions but zero touchdowns. He was also shut out of the running game for the first time all season in the Week 12 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Prescott only has one game with more than 200 yards passing and a score since Week 8.
Fantasy football start/sit advice Week 13: What to do with Dak Prescott Thursday night
Prescott was a bust for the third week in a row without star rusher Ezekiel Elliott. We look at the fantasy impact.
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Prescott had one of his worst games of the season in Week 8 versus Washington. He completed 14 passes for 143 yards in the contest with no scores or turnovers. Washington has played fairly well against quarterbacks this season, but it has allowed the third-most rushing yards to the position this year.
Fantasy impact: The Cowboys are a mess. Prescott has been a shell of himself without Elliott in the backfield creating much-needed offense in the running game. Washington is not really special versus the pass, but Prescott is just terrible right now. He is a bust without Elliott in the lineup.
