The Dallas Cowboys have a huge road matchup against the Atlanta Falcons this week. Dallas is not only trying to prevent themselves from falling to 3-5, but they are trying to stay within arms reach of the Philadelphia Eagles (5-2) and Washington Commanders (6-2).
However, there is one starter who has not only earned himself a spot on the bench, but is seeing much of the Dallas fan base turn on him.
“He Better Get Cut Now” Cowboys Starter Sees Entire Fan Base Turn On Him
As previously reported on Gridiron Heroics:
In Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons, Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott will be a healthy scratch:
According to Cowboys reporter Todd Archer, the veteran back will not travel to Atlanta due to disciplinary reasons.
“Ezekiel Elliott will not be active vs. Atlanta and will not make the trip with the Cowboys because of disciplinary reasons, according to a source,” Archer reported on Saturday. “First time he is a healthy scratch in a non-season finale in his career.”
Elliott has been widely criticized this season as the Cowboys have the NFL’s worst rushing offense. His absence should see Dalvin Cook feature prominently after he was elevated to the main roster ahead of their previous game.
The Cowboys are going into Sunday’s game against the Falcons with a 3-4 record, which puts them third in the NFC East. They will be keen on a positive result against the Kirk Cousins-led side.
The reason for Elliot’s suspension was later revealed:
Ezekiel Elliott is a healthy scratch today. The first of his career. According to a number of sources, Elliott has been distracted this season.
Aside from habitual tardiness, he’s missed three team meetings with Friday’s meeting the final straw. Both parties decided it was best he didn’t make the trip to Atlanta.
Dalvin Cook and Rico Dowdle will be expected to carry the load this afternoon.
Fans couldn’t believe it:
Sounds like someone who doesn’t wanna play football anymore.
— OC21 (@IAmOC21) November 3, 2024
He needs to retire at this point, too old for this job , and he cant do it anymore
— Yankee (@0x_Yankee) November 3, 2024
Still don’t know why they brought him back in the first place.
— Alex ✭ (@SmoothAlex24) November 3, 2024
What a great idea bringing him back. #32 in rushing AND a bad attitude…
— 0xMattt.eth (@0x_Mattt) November 3, 2024
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