Ezekiel Elliott to Make Return Sunday Against the Vikings After Knee Injury

Cowboys Running Back Set to Boost Offense After Season-Ending Loss

The Dallas Cowboys are set to receive a major boost to their offense as running back Ezekiel Elliott is expected to make his return from a knee injury this Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings.

Elliott's Injury and Recovery

Elliott suffered a sprained knee in Week 4 of the 2021 season and missed the remaining 12 games. The injury was initially labeled as generic, but it was later revealed that Elliott had sustained a partial tear of his MCL.

Elliott underwent surgery to repair the tear and has been rehabbing since. He has been practicing with the team for the past few weeks and is now cleared to play.

Elliott's Importance to the Cowboys

Elliott is one of the most important players on the Cowboys offense. He is a bruising runner who can also catch passes out of the backfield. In 2020, Elliott rushed for 979 yards and six touchdowns while also catching 54 passes for 338 yards and two touchdowns.

Elliott's return will give the Cowboys a much-needed boost in the running game. The Cowboys have struggled to run the ball effectively this season, averaging just 83.1 yards per game on the ground.

Cowboys Outlook with Elliott

With Elliott back in the lineup, the Cowboys offense is expected to improve significantly. Elliott will help to open up the passing game for quarterback Dak Prescott and will take some of the pressure off the defense.

The Cowboys are currently 5-8 this season and are in need of a win to stay in the playoff race. Elliott's return should give the Cowboys a much-needed boost as they try to turn their season around.