Elliott did see a bit of an expanded role last week against the 49ers, earning double-digit touches for the first time since Week 1 and scoring a touchdown. Still, the Cowboys suffered their second consecutive loss and dropped under .500.

News has emerged as to why the Cowboys decided to leave running back Ezekiel Elliott home from their road trip to Atlanta.

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones denied the idea the team is thinking with its heart instead of its head when it comes to running back Ezekiel Elliott.