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6 major takeaways from the Cowboys’ statement win over the Vikings

By Brandon Martinez

Nov 20, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) celebrates a touchdown with running back Tony Pollard (20) during the third quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 20, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) celebrates a touchdown with running back Tony Pollard (20) during the third quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 20, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) celebrates a touchdown during the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 20, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) celebrates a touchdown during the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /

4. This team missed Ezekiel Elliott last week

Against the Packers last week, the team could’ve really used Ezekiel Elliott. Not necessarily getting 15-20 carries or anything, but rather in that goal line and short-yardage situations. This week, he really showed what it would have been like if they had him last week. He really could have been the difference in that game.

While his per-attempt numbers aren’t great, he was certainly a plus for this offense on Sunday. He finished the contest with just 42 rushing yards on 15 carries, for an average of 2.8 yards per carry. However, the former No. 4 overall pick had two touchdowns in the game.

This is in no way to damper Pollard’s day, but Zeke showed why he should be getting touches as well. In a drive near the goal line, TP tried twice to get into the endzone but failed both times. They then tried with Zeke, and they were able to get six on the board.

His power and effort are what Elliott takes pride in now. He’s not going to be the guy who makes defenders miss as he did in 2016, but he will be the guy who makes that extra effort to get another yard, make the block in pass protection to keep No. 4 upright and be able to fall into the endzone.

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