How will we use Zeke

[eyedoc]

We all know that our running game is electric when Zeke is carrying the rock. When he's not on the field that home run threat is just not there. Will they give him a few plays off to rest him, give him no plays off, or will they give him series off like they did in the regular season? I hope he gets a few plays off but is on the field 97 per cent of the time. What say you? Thanks in advance for your input and discussion. Go Cowboys

 

[Gaede]

They better lean heavy on him. No need to save him for the next game when they are all do or die

 

[Fletch]

I'm no scout, but they'll probably hand it to him or possibly pass it to him. /sarcasm off

 

[Supercowboy1986]

Most likely a lot. He didn't have 12 carries in his last 2 games by luck.

 

[SDCowboy]

They better lean heavy on him. No need to save him for the next game when they are all do or die

Yep, he needs to be on the field for almost every offensive play. Not just for his running, but also his pass protection.

 

[Trouty]

30 touches a game. He had 12 touches in the last two, he is ready. Feed him.

 

[hornitosmonster]

lean on him. Stop with taking him out for Dunbar

 

[Howboutdemcowboys31]

Hopefully over and over and over and over again

 

[rags747]

Should have Dmac in the field at the same time, both are excellent receivers out of the backfield. We will need to show the Giants something that they have not seen before because last time they absolutely shut us down.

 

[EST_1986]

run him while he's hot 25+ carries a game if hes producing

 

[T-RO]

I've been wondering about something.

Have we yet to see Zeke as a receiver running routes other than screens or out in the flat? I wonder how they feel about him versus a linebacker on say a wheel route.

 

[popp1234]

Yep, he needs to be on the field for almost every offensive play. Not just for his running, but also his pass protection.

Agreed. Time to maximize our valuable resources.

 

[jwooten15]

WORK +

Early and often, hopefully. He's had the better part of 3 weeks off. This is why we got him. 30+ touches

 

[Deep_Freeze]

I've really been looking forward to the playoffs cause we will see much more of Zeke. We will see alot more of him in the 2nd quarter, thats for sure.

Honestly he is our biggest weapon in the playoffs. They have seen everything else, except a huge dose of Zeke without him being pulled.

 

[Doomsday101]

We all know that our running game is electric when Zeke is carrying the rock. When he's not on the field that home run threat is just not there. Will they give him a few plays off to rest him, give him no plays off, or will they give him series off like they did in the regular season? I hope he gets a few plays off but is on the field 97 per cent of the time. What say you? Thanks in advance for your input and discussion. Go Cowboys

Look for him to be feed during post season. I'm sure someone will post about too many carries but this is dinner time let the man eat!!!!

 

[Doomsday101]

 

[Stash]

lean on him. Stop with taking him out for Dunbar

I only hope that they learned their lesson from that stupidity!

But I will say, from a positive perspective, that McFadden has looked good in his return and the team hasn't been reluctant to give him work immediately. So, in that sense, I'm not as worried about the dropoff in productivity and explosiveness now as I was when Morris was getting his 'regularly scheduled' series mid season. Morris looked like he 'hit the wall' quickly after a nice early start.

I expect Elliott to get a ton of work in the playoffs under a 'one and done' playoff situation. The only time I would rest him is if it's a blowout in the Cowboys' favor and the game is decided. Other than that, he wouldn't be off the field except for a breather or two.

 

[eyedoc]

I've been wondering about something.

Have we yet to see Zeke as a receiver running routes other than screens or out in the flat? I wonder how they feel about him versus a linebacker on say a wheel route.

T-RO that would be a new wrinkle that we have not seen in the regular season. Perhaps your right and they will unleash Zeke in the passing game. Go Cowboys

 

[65fastback2plus2]

WORK +

Early and often, hopefully. He's had the better part of 3 weeks off. This is why we got him. 30+ touches

Ride like the wind, Bullseye!

 

[Deep_Freeze]

I expect Elliott to get a ton of work in the playoffs under a 'one and done' playoff situation. The only time I would rest him is if it's a blowout in the Cowboys' favor and the game is decided. Other than that, he wouldn't be off the field except for a breather or two.

I do think he will have to get 200 total yards from scrimmage, per game, if we really want to win this thing.

And thats the minimum.