Elliott ran for 45 yards on 12 carries and caught one pass for 15 yards on six targets against Washington on Sunday.
Elliott played with a knee brace in this game, which ESPN reporter Todd Archer suspected was a first for the running back this season despite the fact he's been managing discomfort for several weeks. While his willingness to play hurt is admirable, it increasingly appears that his lingering knee issue has meaningfully hindered Elliott's effectiveness. The Cowboys limited the hits on Elliott by giving Corey Clement 13 carries Sunday, which hopefully will give the former the chance to progress in his recovery and capitalize on an otherwise favorable Week 15 matchup against the Giants.