What to expect from Ezekiel Elliott in 2024

[America's Cowboy]

Looks like Zeke still has some thread on his tires and some fuel left in his tank.



Over or under Ezekiel Elliott rushing for 750 yards in 2024...

 

[DuncanIso]

The yards are nice.

But Dallas is buying TDs and 1st downs.

They want to get every ounce of football left in Zeke.

 

[The Quest for Six]

two yards in a cloud of dust!

 

[VaqueroTD]

Believe it when I see it. We were told the same thing his last 2-3 seasons in Dallas. One more year of wear and tear with the Pats.

 

[Streifenkarl]

I expect nothing from him. But would be very happy if he would prove me wrong. A rungame worth a damn is one of the major things this offense has been lacking.

Don't forget the o line needs time to gel.

 

[DuncanIso]

Believe it when I see it. We were told the same thing his last 2-3 seasons in Dallas. One more year of wear and tear with the Pats.

22 TDs

105 1st downs

His last two seasons with us.

That’s why he is here.

That’s all they care about.

 

[Jerryrage]

I have a feeling he is going all out this year with Dak leading.

 

[starfan1]

who knows alot depends on how quickly this OL gels but I do think he'll get tough yards again. I am hoping for a pick up from cuts or Dowdle to outperform last year

 

[SteveTheCowboy]

who knows alot depends on how quickly this OL gels but I do think he'll get tough yards again. I am hoping for a pick up from cuts or Dowdle to outperform last year

It's all about the o-line right now. We've got people that can run...if not make plays all by themselves.

And this will help Dak immensely..especially when the going gets tougher.

In the trenches always.

 

[Thomas82]

Happy 29th birthday Zeke!!

 

[big dog cowboy]

Looks like Zeke still has some thread on his tires and some fuel left in his tank.

Let's see what he looks like by Thanksgiving. His tank might be getting pretty low by then.

 

[DallasEast]

Over or Ezekiel Elliott rushing for 750 yards in 2024...

I am making a few assumptions:

• It should be 'Over or under'
• Ezekiel Elliott will be the starting running back
• Elliott will get 60% or more of all carries
• The offensive line gels together by midseason

My guess is Elliott rushing for over 750 yards this season if my assumptions come true.

Elliott was a backup to Rhamondre Stevenson last season until Stevenson injury cost him the final five games after hurting his ankle in the first quarter against the Chargers. Bill Belichick was emphasizing a rushing attack over a sputtering passing game impacted by a porous Patriots' offensive line.

Dallas enters the season with question marks about its offensive line but I highly doubt it will perform as poorly as New England's last season. Plus, the Cowboys' passing game is notably superior to the Patriots. It should translate to opposing defenses not totally disrespecting the pass and focusing almost completely on stopping the run, which New England faced week-to-week in 2023.

Elliott netted 642 rushing yards last year. Running for just over 100 yards more this year should be easily doable if he stays healthy. Whether he has any chance of topping 1,000 yards in 2024 is a solid question.

 

[shabazz]

Expecting 3.3 yards per carry , short yardage specialist and adequate blitz pickup.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

He can still be effective ........short yards, 1st downs, red zone, receiving, pass protection. Remember he had 12 TDs in his final season with us.

 

[DallasEast]

Expecting 3.3 yards per carry , short yardage specialist and adequate blitz pickup.

Bold> Ezekiel Elliott's lowest total rushing attempts was 231 back in 2022 as a starter. And he missed two games getting that many carries while splitting rushing opportunities with Tony Pollard. 231 carries times 3.3 yards per attempt would net him 762 yards for the regular season.

 

[MyFairLady]

Absolute madness.

 

[DallasEast]

Absolute madness.

EWOK MADNESS!!!

 

[Aven8]

If he’s the starter this team is cooked. And with Jerry pulling for him I expect it…..

 

[DanTanna]

I'm expecting what he did last year - 650 yards, 2 rushing TDs.

 

[zrinkill]

Go Zeke! ........ I never wanted him gone anyway