All of AT&T Stadium gasped after running back Ezekiel Elliott landed back-first on the pylon following a seven-yard gain. Elliott was on the ground for a while but was able to get up under his own power. After just two snaps on the sideline, Elliott returned to the game.
On 2nd-and-goal, offensive coordinator Kellen Moore had some trickery ready for the bell-cow runner. After quarterback Dak Prescott faked the pitch to Elliott, the defense forgot about him and he snuck out to the flat for an easy catch and he high-stepped into the endzone to let the Dallas faithful know he’s just fine.
Heck of a play by the #DallasCowboys. @EzekielElliott
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📱: NFL app pic.twitter.com/PcmSt9yCDd— NFL (@NFL) October 10, 2021
That’s Elliott’s first receiving touchdown of the season and fifth score of the year. The sixth-year back is now up to 85 total yards in the game as the Cowboys stretch their lead to double digits midway through the third quarter.
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