Ezekiel Elliott Proves to Be Cowboys’ True MVP as Dallas Overcomes Steelers

November 14, 2016   ·   Brad Gagnon   ·   Jump to comments

Quarterbacks rule modern professional football. So when we think about the 2016 Dallas Cowboys, Dak Prescott's name usually registers first.  
It's not as though the rookie signal-caller doesn't deserve plenty of love. Sunday in Pittsburgh, he posted a triple-digit passer rating (121.7) for the seventh time in nine games as the Cowboys moved to 8-1 with a thrilling 35-30 victory over the Steelers. 
But the reality is Prescott hasn't carried the Cowboys. He's had to make some big throws, as he did on several occasions during Sunday's back-and-forth tilt, but this offense runs effectively on the gains continually provided by its other rookie weapon. 
Against Pittsburgh, running back Ezekiel Elliott became the first player in the NFL this season to reach the 1,000-yard mark while putting up a career-high 209 yards from scrimmage. Not only did he score two rushing touchdowns in the final two minutes of a dramatic game, but he was also on the receiving end of t...

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