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Learning Vikings defense takes another lesson in defeat

For the sixth time in the last eight games the Minnesota Vikings had their under-construction defense on the field down the stretch with the opportunity to seal a victory

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • Associated Press

Win gives 3-7 Cowboys suddenly high stakes on Thanksgiving

Andy Dalton’s first win as Dallas quarterback puts the Cowboys in a suddenly high-stakes Thanksgiving game in a season that looked lost without Dak Prescott

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • Associated Press

Gets into end zone Sunday Pollard carried the ball five times for 60 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 31-28 win over the Vikings.

Impact The lead changed hands four times in the fourth quarter, with Pollard's 42-yard TD scamper supplying one of the switches. In addition to scoring for the first time since Week 4, the Cowboys' No. 2 RB also set a new season high for rushing yards, giving him plenty of momentum heading into a Thanksgiving clash with Washington.

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Streak stop: Dalton's 3 TDs lift Cowboys past Vikings 31-28

Andy Dalton returned from a two-game absence to throw three touchdown passes for Dallas

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • Associated Press

Stephen Jones says Cowboys need to get Tony Pollard his touches: He’s ‘so close to hitting the big one’ Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones joined the K&C Masterpiece on 105.3 The Fan [KRLD-FM] recently to talk about the incoming rei...

NOVEMBER 10, 2020 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Dallas Cowboys: The case for starting Tony Pollard Here's why Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard should be the starter The Dallas Cowboys fell to 2-7 on the season after their 24-19 los...

NOVEMBER 10, 2020 • THELANDRYHAT.COM

Sees usual role Sunday Pollard carried the ball nine times for 57 yards and caught one of two targets for one yard in Sunday's 24-19 loss to the Steelers.

Impact Ezekiel Elliott was a game-time decision Sunday due to a minor hamstring strain, opening up the possibility of an increased role for Pollard, but Elliott wound up getting 20 touches and his backup saw his usual volume -- Pollard has gotten 8-12 touches in each of the last five games. The second-year back did set a season high in rushing yards against Pittsburgh, but with the Cowboys headed into their bye week, Elliott should be at 100 percent for Week 11's clash with the Vikings, closing the door for now on a boost in Pollard's fantasy value.

NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys settle for progress in near-upset of 8-0 Steelers

The Dallas Cowboys are settling for progress after nearly knocking off the NFL's only remaining unbeaten team

NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • Associated Press

Chance for increased role Sunday Pollard could have an increased workload Sunday against the Steelers if Ezekiel Elliott (hamstring) has trouble in his pregame workout, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Elliott has been limited at practice all week, creating some question about his availability Sunday. Though the Cowboys still anticipate Elliott playing Week 9, he could see a reduction in his snap and touch counts while he manages the hamstring injury. If that's the case, Pollard would likely see his role in the Dallas offense grow. Pollard set season highs in rushing yards (40) and receiving yards (24) during last week's loss to the Eagles.

NOVEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys hang on to hope, but reality of 2-6 casts dark cloud

The Dallas Cowboys want to believe they still have a shot at the playoffs at 2-6 in the woeful NFC East

NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • Associated Press

Season high in total yards Pollard carried the ball seven times for 40 yards and caught both his targets for 24 yards in Sunday's loss to the Eagles.

Impact The Cowboys offense had little success with seventh-round rookie Ben DiNucci under center, but Pollard was able to muster season highs in rushing yards and yards from scrimmage from his nine touches. Andy Dalton (concussion) is expected back at quarterback for Week 9, but Pollard's value, and the outlook for the Dallas offense as a whole, will remain low.

NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Held in check Sunday Pollard carried the ball eight times for 16 yards and caught his only target for six yards in Sunday's 25-3 loss to Washington.

Impact The Cowboys' running game had little success working behind a patchwork offensive line, especially after Andy Dalton (concussion) left the game and was replaced by rookie Ben DiNucci, and Pollard wasn't able to do much with his reps. The second-year back has seen at least eight touches in each of the last three games, but the outlook for the Dallas offense as a whole is bleak heading into Week 8's road clash with the Eagles.

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Tony Pollard kick return leads to stalled drive The Dallas Cowboys special teams, particularly on kick returns, has been largely useless through six games. In a game that’s been marred by...

OCTOBER 25, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Should the Cowboys give Tony Pollard more playing time? The Dallas Cowboys are struggling to find production in the run game. Should they turn to a split-back system? The Dallas Cowboys are strugg...

OCTOBER 23, 2020 • THELANDRYHAT.COM

Handles 10 carries in MNF blowout Pollard registered 31 rushing yards on 10 carries, also corralling two of his four targets for nine receiving yards during Monday's 38-10 loss to Arizona.

Impact After Ezekiel Elliott lost two fumbles in a game for the first time in his NFL career, Pollard handled seven of the Cowboys' final 11 RB touches to close out the first half. Pollard's 12 offensive touches on the night outpaced his previous season high of eight, but the uptick in involvement can largely be attributed to game script, as Dallas fell into a 28-3 hole by the midpoint of the third quarter. Elliott is expected to garner a higher proportion of the RB workload next week in what figures to be a more tightly contested game, on the road against Washington.

OCTOBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Elliott fumbles pair, Cowboys stumble in 38-10 loss to Cards

If the Dallas Cowboys are going to win without Dak Prescott, Ezekiel Elliott will have to hang on to the ball

OCTOBER 20, 2020 • Associated Press

Tony Pollard powers forward for strong fourth-down conversion Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard rushes 1 yard for a first down.

OCTOBER 20, 2020 • NFL.COM

Eight touches in Sunday's win Pollard carried the ball six times for 30 yards and caught two of three targets for two yards in Sunday's win over the Giants.

Impact The eight touches were a season high for the Cowboys' No. 2 running back, although Pollard made little impact with them. The Dallas offense could look very different in Week 6 with Dak Prescott (ankle) lost for the season, and if more emphasis is put on the ground game, Pollard could start to see 8-10 touches per game on a more consistent basis.

OCTOBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone in loss Pollard carried the ball three times for 16 yards and a touchdown and caught one of two targets for 16 yards in Sunday's loss to the Browns.

Impact The 32 scrimmage yards tied his season high, while the TD was his first of 2020. Ezekiel Elliott continues to see the bulk of the work in the Dallas backfield, but his recent difficulty holding onto the ball -- both in terms of dropped passes and fumbles -- could open the door for Pollard to get more touches going forward.

OCTOBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Mistake-prone secondary tops list of issues for 1-2 Cowboys

The Dallas secondary is the biggest of several questions with the 1-2 Cowboys coming off consecutive games of allowing at least 38 points for the first time in 32 years

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • Associated Press

Not seeing work Pollard did not receive a carry and caught his only target for a five-yard loss in Sunday's 38-31 defeat at the hands of the Seahawks.

Impact Ezekiel Elliott did not have a good game, committing numerous drops, slipping in his own end zone for a safety, and averaging only 2.4 yards a carry, but even in those circumstances Pollard didn't get a chance to make an impact. It seems as though it will take an injury to Elliott for the Cowboys' No. 2 running back to have any kind of fantasy value.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Just three touches Sunday Pollard rushed for six yards on two carries and caught his only target for three yards in Sunday's comeback win over the Falcons.

Impact Ezekiel Elliott once again saw a heavy workload with 28 touches, leaving little action left over for Pollard aside from his duties on kickoffs, which produced 106 yards on five returns. The second-year back will need to bide his time and wait for a game with a more favorable script before getting a chance to make an impact.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

The Latest: Seahawks' Diggs ejected for helmet-to-helmet hit

Seattle safety Quandre Diggs was ejected late in the first quarter Sunday night for a helmet-to-helmet hit on New England’s N’Keal Harry

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • Associated Press

Limited touches in loss Pollard gained 10 yards on two carries and caught two of three targets for 22 yards in Sunday's loss to the Rams.

Impact Ezekiel Elliott logged 22 totes and three catches on four targets, leaving little work left over for Pollard. The second-year back did pick up 48 yards on two kickoff returns, but his role in the offense could be minimal this year unless Elliott is injured or game flow allows Pollard some garbage-time touches.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

FANTASY PLAYS: Workhorse runners best resource in fantasy

The key is to prioritize big-time wide receivers over running backs with questionable fantasy value

AUGUST 25, 2020 • Associated Press

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Learning Vikings defense takes another lesson in defeat

Win gives 3-7 Cowboys suddenly high stakes on Thanksgiving

Streak stop: Dalton's 3 TDs lift Cowboys past Vikings 31-28

Cowboys settle for progress in near-upset of 8-0 Steelers

Cowboys hang on to hope, but reality of 2-6 casts dark cloud

Elliott fumbles pair, Cowboys stumble in 38-10 loss to Cards

Mistake-prone secondary tops list of issues for 1-2 Cowboys

The Latest: Seahawks' Diggs ejected for helmet-to-helmet hit

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