Ezekiel Elliott hasn't had the same production on the field in 2017 that he had through the Cowboys' first five games in 2016. Last year's rushing champion is averaging just 1.7 yards before contact per rush this season (T-38th in NFL), compared to 3.1 last season (7th in NFL).
Turpin has demonstrated the ability in the past to be a game-breaker at receiver and on special teams and will be key to TCU's playoff hopes.
Given how the Ezekiel Elliott situation has played out this season and how it could stretch into next season, it will be interesting to see the reaction Commissioner Roger Goodell will receive at next year's draft at AT&T Stadium.
Jourdan Lewis validated the Cowboys' belief in their third-round rookie corner with a desire to improve, even during a week of rest.
Sean Lee is ready to play. In individual work during the portion of practice open to the media he popped Justin March-Lillard so hard Lee's fellow linebacker went to the ground. Lee quickly apologized. Lee has missed the last two games with a hamstring strain.
Left tackle Tyron Smith was the only player missing from the open portion of Wednesday's practice. All eyes were on Ezekiel Elliott as he won a temporary restraining order Tuesday that will allow him to play Sunday at San Francisco.
Who will win Rookie of the Year this season? Our NBA experts favor Ben Simmons, but Lonzo Ball and Dennis Smith Jr. also received some votes.
Jason Garrett spoke with Ezekiel Elliott Tuesday night after the Dallas Cowboys' running back earned a temporary restraining order preventing the NFL's six-game suspension. Elliott's status was not part of the team meeting Monday or Tuesday. While pleased to have Elliott on the field for at least one more game, if not two, Garrett said, “For us it's really been status quo. Control what we can control and that's been our approach all along. We think Zeke's done an excellent job of focusing on what he needs to do. We certainly try to do that as a football team. So nothing's really changed from our perspective.”
Dallas will take the baton from Philadelphia and host the 2018 NFL draft, with the three-day event taking place at the Cowboys' AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
All three days of next year's NFL Draft will be at AT&T Stadium. There were initial thoughts that the later rounds would move to The Star, the Cowboys' practice facility, but all three days will be in Arlington, Texas.
When asked which quarterback will win the most Super Bowls over the next decade, 10 percent of players polled tabbed Prescott. Only three other QBs received more votes.
Punting isn't all about distance, and the Cowboys' Chris Jones has been pinning opponents deep with his ability to control his "flip-flop" punt.
The Rangers reportedly will not exercise the 2018 option on veteran first baseman Mike Napoli.
Radek Faksa, Dan Hamhuis and Alexander Radulov scored their first goals of the season, and the Dallas Stars held off the winless Arizona Coyotes 3-1 on Tuesday night.
Coming off his best quarter against the Packers in Week 5, Tuesday's ruling will allow Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott to play Sunday against the 49ers.
Here is the NFL's reaction to Ezekiel Elliott being granted a temporary restraining order that will allow him to play Sunday at San Francisco: "We are confident our arguments will prevail in court when they are taken up again later this month."
Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott has been granted a second TRO against the NFL's six-game suspension, allowing him to continue to play.
You might've noticed in my Week 7 rankings that I've still got Ezekiel Elliott ranked (No. 2 in PPR), because his situation is somewhat unclear. If I assume he's ineligible to play Sunday, I'd slot Alfred Morris as my RB26 (between James White and Jonathan Stewart) and Darren McFadden my RB34 (between Mike Gillislee and Isaiah Crowell).
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 5 | 1 | 0 | .833 | 165 | 122 |
| Washington | 3 | 2 | 0 | .600 | 117 | 113 |
| Dallas | 2 | 3 | 0 | .400 | 125 | 132 |
| New York | 1 | 5 | 0 | .167 | 105 | 132 |
| TEAM | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| TCU | 3-0 | 6-0 |
| Oklahoma | 2-1 | 5-1 |
| Iowa State | 2-1 | 4-2 |
| Texas | 2-1 | 3-3 |
| Oklahoma State | 2-1 | 5-1 |
| West Virginia | 2-1 | 4-2 |
| Texas Tech | 1-2 | 4-2 |
| Kansas State | 1-2 | 3-3 |
| Kansas | 0-3 | 1-5 |
| Baylor | 0-3 | 0-6 |
