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In a disappointing 44-19 loss to the Saints, Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle outperformed Ezekiel Elliott in both carries and targets. Dowdle recorded 30 rushing yards and 29 receiving yards, while Elliott struggled with only 16 rushing yards and 16 receiving yards. Second-year RB Deuce Vaughn also saw an increase in snaps, contributing modestly to the team's performance.
Rico Dowdle | RB
Breakout
Pickup
Week 4
4 receptions
5 targets
29 rec yards
07 carries
30 rush yards
0- Led the backfield in carries and targets.
- Showed efficiency with 4.3 yards per carry and 7.3 yards per reception.
Ezekiel Elliott | RB
Injury
Week 4
2 receptions
3 targets
16 rec yards
06 carries
16 rush yards
0- Struggled to find running room with only 16 rushing yards.
- Fell behind Dowdle in both carries and targets.
Deuce Vaughn | RB
Week 4
1 receptions
1 targets
6 rec yards
04 carries
11 rush yards
0- Increased snap count from the previous game.
- Contributed modestly with limited touches.
Dallas Cowboys
- Offensive struggles highlighted by the loss to the Saints.
- Need to find a consistent running game moving forward.