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In Sunday's 35-30 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, Elliott had arguably his best game of the season with 85 yards rushing and a touchdown and 54 yards receiving and a touchdown.
It was a huge loss for the Cowboys (2-2) and one that might loom even larger if the 5th Circuit rules in the NFL's favor and Elliott is indeed forced to begin his six-game suspension.
Owner Jerry Jones said the Cowboys were "sick that we lost that game," but refused to speculate on Elliott's future.
"Well now, we are down now to where it's in the hands of that appellate group of judges and I wouldn't dare speculate as to, or try in any way to have them read something I might say," Jones said.
REPORT CARD VS. RAMS
--PASSING OFFENSE: D - This is on Dak Prescott and his season-long accuracy issues. He passed for 252 yards and three touchdowns. But so much more was out there for the taking. His inability to consistently connect with Dez Bryant is a bigger problem because he is no longer connecting with Cole Beasley, who led the team in receptions last year
--RUSHING OFFENSE: B - The Cowboys rushed 27 times for 189 yards. That includes a 70-yard run from Alfred Morris and 21 carries for 85 yards for Ezekiel Elliott. But if you think the Cowboys ran effectively enough to win the game then you missed the third quarter when they had three straight three-and-outs. It's still mind-boggling that Ryan Switzer got a carry from backfield.
--PASS DEFENSE: F - Jared Goff completed 21 of 36 passes for 255 yards and two touchdowns. He passed for 172 yards in the second half alone as he exploited the Cowboys linebackers with passes to running back Todd Gurley. The Cowboys couldn't get off the field and didn't make plays. Anthony Brown dropped an interception. A sack and forced fumble by DeMarcus Lawrence went for naught as the Cowboys didn't get on the ball. It was the only sack of the game.
--RUSH DEFENSE: F - The Rams rushed 31 times for 168 yards as the Cowboys got gashed on the ground. Todd Gurley rushed 23 times for 121 yards as the Cowboys gave up their second 100-yard rusher of the season after giving up none in 16 games last year. The defense missed linebacker Sean Lee who sat out with a hamstring injury. Jaylon Smith led the Cowboys with 10 tackles, but they weren't impactful.
--SPECIAL TEAMS: F
--COACHING: F - The Cowboys made no halftime adjustments, unlike the Rams, who found a way to move the ball on offense and stone Dak Prescottt and Ezekiel Elliott in the third quarter.
In Sunday's 35-30 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, Elliott had arguably his best game of the season with 85 yards rushing and a touchdown and 54 yards receiving and a touchdown.
It was a huge loss for the Cowboys (2-2) and one that might loom even larger if the 5th Circuit rules in the NFL's favor and Elliott is indeed forced to begin his six-game suspension.
Owner Jerry Jones said the Cowboys were "sick that we lost that game," but refused to speculate on Elliott's future.
"Well now, we are down now to where it's in the hands of that appellate group of judges and I wouldn't dare speculate as to, or try in any way to have them read something I might say," Jones said.
REPORT CARD VS. RAMS
--PASSING OFFENSE: D - This is on Dak Prescott and his season-long accuracy issues. He passed for 252 yards and three touchdowns. But so much more was out there for the taking. His inability to consistently connect with Dez Bryant is a bigger problem because he is no longer connecting with Cole Beasley, who led the team in receptions last year
--RUSHING OFFENSE: B - The Cowboys rushed 27 times for 189 yards. That includes a 70-yard run from Alfred Morris and 21 carries for 85 yards for Ezekiel Elliott. But if you think the Cowboys ran effectively enough to win the game then you missed the third quarter when they had three straight three-and-outs. It's still mind-boggling that Ryan Switzer got a carry from backfield.
--PASS DEFENSE: F - Jared Goff completed 21 of 36 passes for 255 yards and two touchdowns. He passed for 172 yards in the second half alone as he exploited the Cowboys linebackers with passes to running back Todd Gurley. The Cowboys couldn't get off the field and didn't make plays. Anthony Brown dropped an interception. A sack and forced fumble by DeMarcus Lawrence went for naught as the Cowboys didn't get on the ball. It was the only sack of the game.
--RUSH DEFENSE: F - The Rams rushed 31 times for 168 yards as the Cowboys got gashed on the ground. Todd Gurley rushed 23 times for 121 yards as the Cowboys gave up their second 100-yard rusher of the season after giving up none in 16 games last year. The defense missed linebacker Sean Lee who sat out with a hamstring injury. Jaylon Smith led the Cowboys with 10 tackles, but they weren't impactful.
--SPECIAL TEAMS: F
--COACHING: F - The Cowboys made no halftime adjustments, unlike the Rams, who found a way to move the ball on offense and stone Dak Prescottt and Ezekiel Elliott in the third quarter.
to the zone Tiffany!
