Zeke had his own issues on that last play
Posted on 01/23/2023 7:15:56 AM PST by Red Badger
SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowl running back Tony Pollard suffered a fractured left fibula Sunday that will require surgery, sources said.
Pollard suffered the injury with 1:24 left in the first half of the Cowboys' 19-12 divisional round loss to the San Francisco 49ers when he was rolled up after an 8-yard catch. Pollard needed help to the sideline and was wearing an Aircast on his left leg as he was carted to the X-ray room inside Levi's Stadium. He was subsequently ruled out for the game.
"That hurt," Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott said. "Just a guy that brings so much to our offense, brings so much to our team. His energy. His energy on the sideline, in the huddle, the way he gets guys going. He's a special teammate, special player and obviously that one hurt. It hurt us. Wasn't able to create as many explosive plays as we planned, and I'm sure he would've been a big part of some of those had he not gotten hurt."
Without Pollard, the Cowboys were left to rely on Ezekiel Elliott and rookie Malik Davis. Elliott had not averaged 4 yards per carry in the previous five games and averaged a career-low 3.8 yards per carry this season, playing a good portion of the year with a knee brace to protect a sprained medial collateral ligament. Davis had 161 yards and a touchdown on 38 carries in the regular season.
Elliott had 10 carries for 26 yards Sunday, while Davis did not have a carry.
Pollard's injury could not have come at a worse time for the Cowboys or for him.
He is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent in March and had the best season of his career. In 16 regular-season games, Pollard had 1,007 yards on 193 carries. He scored 12 touchdowns this season, surpassing the total he had in his first three seasons. He was named to the Pro Bowl for the first time in his career.
The Cowboys were banking on Pollard's speed against a San Francisco run defense that finished second against the run (77.2 yards per game). Before getting injured, he had six carries for 22 yards and two catches for 11 yards.
The Ticket went woke, I’m done with them.
I don’t like Stephen A, but I loved his reaction after the game.
And in the 2nd half Zek did not step up - Pollard was a huge loss. As a lifelong Cowboys fan, I am starting to feel like a Brooklyn Dodger fan, maybe next year.
Zeke hasn’t stepped up since he signed that big contract.
Zeke had his own issues on that last play
Cowboys won’t sniff the playoffs next year, probably will be dead last in the East.
What a fat disgusting slob he became. I see prison in his future when he’s done playing.
It was a dirty tackle (and done intentionally). Grabbing at the waist and dropping on a guy’s legs like that is bush league. I hope they ban it like horse collar tackles.
I had the same thought about Dak Prescott.
The Fan is Cowboy centric, caters the the 25-35 male group. Ten years as the Cowboys flagship station while a distant second to the Ticket in the ratings.
I wouldn’t say that about Dak. At least Dak gives it his best, even if it isn’t enough.
Basically Ezekiel took the money and quit.
They said high ankle sprain at the time but on the replay you could actually see the snap. Had to hurt bad. Football is a rough game.
I’m well familiar with the Ticket, I’m glad The Old Grey Wolf left for another station.
Henne will be fine, if it comes to that. But I still don’t think KC will win. Cincy is just too good right now, and I think that Ravens game woke them up.
Never a fan of Dallas but had great respect for Staubach and Landry, and Don Meredith was a hoot.
And in terrible weather conditions. I think Eagles vs Bengals in the Super Bowl.
I’m sure many are courting him. But he left NO to get away from the “wonder who our QB is” situation. I guess Denver is pretty contractually stuck with Wilson, so there’s no wondering. Just wondering if he’ll be any good.
Yes..........................
A lot of Ticket listeners have moved over to “The Freak”, the new sports station Mike Rhyner moved to.
Elliot was playing “center” and he did get oancaked.
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