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Ezekiel Elliott Struggles In Rushing Attack Sunday

New England Patriots running back Ezekiel Elliott rushed 11 times for just 25 yards during Sunday’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. On a more positive note, he also caught four of five targets for an additional 21 yards through the air. While the veteran did take a major step back from his breakout game in Week 14, he still flashed something that should give fantasy managers optimism: a significant role in the receiving game. Elliott now has 16 catches for 133 yards over his last three games alone. In PPR leagues, that should keep him in the low-end RB2 tier for Week 16 against the Denver Broncos, assuming Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) remains sidelined.

Dec 17, 2023 10:59 PM EST

Ezekiel Elliott Remains Candidate For Significant Volume In Week 15

New England Patriots running back Ezekiel Elliott should operate as the team’s workhorse option out of the backfield against the Kansas City Chiefs after Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) was ruled out for the second consecutive week. In his first Patriots start last week, Elliott exploded for 29 touches, 150 scrimmage yards, and one touchdown, proving that he can still be very productive in his age-28 season. Not only does he fight for yards on the ground, but the veteran has also carved out a key pass-catching role, totaling 11 receptions over the last two weeks. With extreme upside as a dual-threat weapon in a Patriots offense that lacks star power, Elliott firmly belongs in the fantasy RB2 tier.

Dec 17, 2023 1:19 AM EST

Ezekiel Elliott Dominant While Earning 29 Touches

New England Patriots running back Ezekiel Elliott rushed 22 times for 68 yards during Thursday’s upset win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was also quite impressive in the passing game, catching seven of eight targets for 72 receiving yards and one touchdown. The veteran running back saw a drastically increased role in Week 14 with Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) sidelined and wasted no time getting involved. Elliott was the Patriots’ top weapon on offense and has delivered key production as a pass-catcher midway through his age-28 season. Even with a trickier matchup against the Chiefs on tap, Elliott will remain a low-end fantasy RB2 option in Week 15.

Dec 7, 2023 11:25 PM EST

Ezekiel Elliott Headed For Lead-Back Role

New England Patriots running back Ezekiel Elliott will operate as the team’s No. 1 running back on Thursday night versus the Pittsburgh Steelers after Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) was ruled out. While JaMycal Hasty and Ty Montgomery may earn a few snaps, this backfield belongs to Elliott and he could log around 20 touches, much like he did last week versus the Los Angeles Chargers. As the Patriots’ passing game continues to falter, expect them to go run-heavy against a Steelers team that is also struggling to find its identity on offense. Pittsburgh’s defense is allowing 4.24 YPC to running backs this season, meaning Elliott could have a big game. He’s also an appealing option in short-yardage passing situations and around the goal line. Fantasy managers should view him as a mid-to-low RB2 for the time being.

Dec 6, 2023 7:21 PM EST

Ezekiel Elliott Should Be Good To Go For Thursday

After being listed as limited on Monday’s estimated injury report, New England Patriots running back Ezekiel Elliott (thigh) was removed from Tuesday’s report. It should mean that Elliott won’t be in danger of missing the Thursday night clash with the Pittsburgh Steelers to kick off Week 14 action. Meanwhile, fellow backfield mate Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) will miss at least a few weeks due to the high-ankle sprain he suffered in the Week 13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. The 28-year-old Elliott will see a boost in fantasy because of the increase in volume as New England’s primary back, but the Pats offense has been the worst in the league and Elliott is averaging under 4.0 yards per carry on the year. Consider him a touchdown-dependent RB3/flex in Week 14.

Dec 5, 2023 6:22 PM EST

Ezekiel Elliott On The Week 14 Injury Report

New England Patriots running back Ezekiel Elliott (thigh) is on the Week 14 injury report and was listed as limited on Monday’s estimated practice report. Elliott’s status this week takes on added importance heading into Thursday night’s clash against the Pittsburgh Steelers with lead back Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) unlikely to play after spraining his ankle in the Week 13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Elliott saw a season-high 17 carries on Sunday but picked up only 52 rushing yards (3.1 yards per carry) and caught four of five targets for an extra 40 yards in the shutout loss. If Zeke is able to play in Week 14, he’ll be a touchdown-dependent RB3/flex with an increase in volume as the Patriots’ go-to option in their backfield.

Dec 4, 2023 6:39 PM EST

Ezekiel Elliott Impressive With Increased Touches

New England Patriots running back Ezekiel Elliott rushed 17 times for 52 yards on the ground during Sunday’s loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. He also caught four of five targets for 50 yards through the air. The veteran struggled with efficiency in the running game but made up for it with a key role in the passing attack. Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) exited in the first half and is expected to miss several weeks, leaving Elliott in line to handle lead-back duties on Thursday versus Pittsburgh. He ranks as a high-end RB3/FLEX option in most fantasy leagues.

Dec 3, 2023 8:31 PM EST

Ezekiel Elliott Active For Week 13

New England Patriots running back Ezekiel Elliott (thigh) is officially active for Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers despite being listed as questionable. The veteran was limited in practice all week long but is healthy enough to suit up for Week 13. As the Patriots’ passing offense continues to falter, the ground game has become more involved. Even as the clear backup to Rhamondre Stevenson, Elliott has 140 scrimmage yards over his last two games. He’s a high-end fantasy RB4 who could warrant FLEX consideration in some circumstances.

Dec 3, 2023 11:37 AM EST

Ezekiel Elliott Expected To Play In Week 13

New England Patriots running back Ezekiel Elliott (thigh) is expected to play versus the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday despite being listed as questionable. The veteran was limited in practice all week long but appears to be trending in the right direction ahead of kickoff. As the Patriots’ passing offense continues to falter, the ground game has become more involved. Even as the clear backup to Rhamondre Stevenson, Elliott has 140 scrimmage yards over his last two games. He’s a high-end fantasy RB4 who could warrant FLEX consideration in some circumstances.

Dec 3, 2023 8:19 AM EST

Ezekiel Elliot Questionable For Week 13

New England Patriots running back Ezekiel Elliott (thigh) is currently listed as questionable for the Week 13 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. The veteran back has been limited in practice all week. That being said, Elliott appears to be trending in the right direction towards this weekend’s game. However, his role in the offense has taken a hit as of late. Regardless of his status, Elliott isn’t much of a fantasy option right now. His absence would just mean an increased workload for Rhamondre Stevenson in the backfield.

Dec 1, 2023 7:01 PM EST

Ezekiel Elliott Limited Again Thursday

New England Patriots running back Ezekiel Elliott (thigh) was limited in practice on Thursday for the second straight day this week. Elliott could end up with a questionable tag heading into Sunday’s contest versus the Los Angeles Chargers, but he seems to be on the right side of questionable for now. It’s hard to get excited about any offensive skill player in the Patriots offense this year, and that’s true for Zeke as well, especially as he continues to take a back seat to lead back Rhamondre Stevenson in 2023. The 28-year-old former Dallas Cowboys star is averaging under 4.0 yards per carry on 95 rushing attempts through 11 games for New England. Elliott has only two touchdowns and hasn’t scored since Week 7. He’ll have a nice matchup against the Bolts if he plays in Week 13, but Elliott is a low-upside, touchdown-dependent RB3/flex in quite possibly the worst offense in football.

Nov 30, 2023 8:18 PM EST

Ezekiel Elliott Limited In Wednesday’s Practice

New England Patriots running back Ezekiel Elliott (thigh) was limited in the team’s practice on Wednesday. After playing just 15 snaps in the Patriots’ loss on Sunday, Elliott appears to be dealing with a thigh issue. It is an encouraging sign, though, to see the veteran start the week with limited practice reps. Elliott has seen his snap share decrease in three straight games and is coming off a nine carry for 46-yard performance. The 28-year-old back has also only scored 10-plus points in half-PPR formats in just one game this season, making him only a start in deeper leagues in Week 13.

Nov 30, 2023 12:31 AM EST

Ezekiel Elliott Efficient On Ground In Week 12 Loss

New England Patriots rushed nine times for 46 yards during Sunday’s game against the New York Giants. He also turned two targets into two catches for an additional six yards through the air. While Elliott remains the clear backup to Rhamondre Stevenson, the veteran has managed to carve out a role of his own and warrants RB3/FLEX consideration in deep fantasy leagues going forward, especially as the coaching staff loses faith in the passing game. Elliott has a chance to build on two strong outings when he faces a suspect Chargers run defense in Week 13.

Nov 26, 2023 4:38 PM EST

Ezekiel Elliott Only Appealing In Deeper Leagues This Week

New England Patriots running back Ezekiel Elliott is only an appealing option in deeper fantasy leagues ahead of Week 12 versus the New York Giants. Elliott remains the No. 2 running back behind Rhamondre Stevenson but logged 15 touches and 88 scrimmage yards during his last outing. As the Patriots struggle to get production out of the quarterback position, they have shown increased attention to running the ball with Stevenson and Elliott. Notably, the Giants have allowed the fifth-most fantasy points per game (15.7 in PPR) to running backs this season, as well as the third-most rushing touchdowns per game (1.0). Playing behind Stevenson keeps Eliott off the fantasy radar in shallower fantasy leagues, but he does have RB3/FLEX appeal in deeper formats.

Nov 23, 2023 9:46 PM EST

Ezekiel Elliott Totals 88 Yards In Ugly Loss

New England Patriots running back Ezekiel Elliott rushed 13 times for 54 yards on the ground during Sunday’s 10-6 loss at the hands of the Indianapolis Colts in Germany. He also got involved in the passing game, logging two receptions for an additional 34 yards through the air. Although part of his production was aided by the fact that Rhamondre Stevenson (back) briefly departed the contest, Elliott still looked good even when New England’s lead rusher was healthy. The veteran played well enough to earn his fair share of snaps and ultimately finished the day with 15 touches for 88 total yards. He’ll be an RB4 option when the Patriots return from their bye to play the Giants in Week 12.

Nov 12, 2023 12:29 PM EST

Teams Interested In Trading For Ezekiel Elliott

Running back-needy NFL teams have reached out to the New England Patriots about the availability of running back Ezekiel Elliott, according to sources. Elliott will be a free agent again after the 2023 season, and the two-time All-Pro has 260 rushing yards and two touchdowns this year. It remains to be seen if the Pats end up sending the 28-year-old back packing before Tuesday’s 4 pm ET trade deadline. If they do, Rhamondre Stevenson would take on a bigger role in New England’s backfield, while one of Patrick Taylor or Kevin Harris would be elevated to the active roster from the practice squad. Zeke, who had a career-low 3.8 yards per carry in his final year in Dallas in 2022, is averaging just 3.9 yards per tote on his 67 attempts through eight games with the Pats.

Oct 31, 2023 1:16 PM EST

Ezekiel Elliott Avoidable Again In Week 8

New England Patriots running back Ezekiel Elliott should be avoided in most fantasy leagues ahead of Week 8 versus the Miami Dolphins. The veteran has delivered solid production in his last two games, but that’s purely due to him finding the end zone twice. Putting your fantasy success in the hands of an aging, touchdown-dependent backup isn’t the wisest idea, especially with Elliott averaging just 3.73 YPC this season. As long as Rhamondre Stevenson remains healthy, Elliott can be benched in fantasy leagues.

Oct 26, 2023 11:56 PM EST

Ezekiel Elliott Returns To End Zone In Week 7

New England Patriots running back Ezekiel Elliott rushed 11 times for 31 yards and one touchdown during Sunday’s win over the Buffalo Bills. He also failed to haul in his lone target. Elliott has now found the end zone in back-to-back games, suggesting that he might be the preferred goal-line option over Rhamondre Stevenson. Even with the uptick in touchdowns, though, it’s hard to trust the veteran as anything more than a low-end RB3 going forward.

Oct 22, 2023 8:33 PM EST

Ezekiel Elliott Avoidable In Fantasy Leagues For Week 7

New England Patriots running back Ezekiel Elliott should be left on the bench in most fantasy leagues ahead of his Week 7 clash with the Buffalo Bills. The veteran running back delivered a solid fantasy outing last Sunday, but that only happened because he found the end zone. He remains quite touchdown-dependent in his role behind Rhamondre Stevenson, which isn’t great news considering the Bills have surrendered just two rushing touchdowns this year (both to De’Von Achane). Furthermore, Buffalo’s 12.3 points allowed per game to running backs ranks eighth-lowest in the league. Between his backup role and tough matchup, Elliott should be avoided in fantasy football this week.

Oct 20, 2023 11:08 AM EST

Ezekiel Elliott Scores Wildcat Touchdown Sunday

New England Patriots running back Ezekiel Elliott rushed seven times for 34 yards and one touchdown during Sunday’s loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. He also caught his lone target for an additional 15 receiving yards. Elliott’s touchdown came on a direct snap in the third quarter and pulled New England within three points, though it was all for naught. The Patriots never held a lead in the contest and are now 1-5 on the year. Elliott benefitted from finding the end zone Sunday, but his fantasy value is quite touchdown-dependent. It is hard to trust the veteran running back to deliver any sort of steady fantasy production going forward.

Oct 15, 2023 9:26 PM EST