Ezekiel Elliott's Reduced Role Sparks Debate in Dallas

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones insists the team is preserving Elliott for later in the season amid his limited carries.

Ezekiel Elliott has expressed frustration over his limited role with the Dallas Cowboys, having only 30 carries for 98 yards this season.
Owner Jerry Jones dismisses reports that Elliott is 'dumbfounded' by his usage, calling such claims exaggerated.
Jones claims the Cowboys are conserving Elliott's energy for later in the season, despite the team’s current struggles in the run game.
Rico Dowdle has been given the majority of carries, with 54 rushes for 221 yards, but has an injury-prone history.
The Cowboys rank 31st in the NFL for rushing yards per game, highlighting the need for an effective running game to support their playoff ambitions.