If the NFC East champion Cowboys are to improve their playoff seeding on the final weekend of the season, they'll have to do it without three key performers. RB Tony Pollard, CB Trevon Diggs and safety Jayron Kearse will not travel with the team and have been ruled out for Saturday against Philadelphia.

Nick Shook uses Next Gen Stats metrics to determine which rushers are leading the way when it comes to exceeding expectations in 2021. Who's the best at making the most of opportunities to carry the football?

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Denver Broncos running backs Melvin Gordon III and Javonte Williams are both expected to play Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals, according to Ian Rapoport.

Much ado has been made recently about the health of Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott, but it was his backfield mate Tony Pollard who carried an injury designation into Week 14.

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon and wide receiver Tee Higgins, both listed as questionable, are expected to play Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers, a source tells Ian Rapoport. 

Chase Edmonds was in the midst of a career year upon being injured in early November. He could be available for the most pivotal stretch of the Cardinals' season after being designated to return to practice.

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Tony Pollard's 58-yard touchdown run in the third quarter ignited a dormant Dallas offense, gave the Cowboys a 10-point cushion and stood as the game-winning score as the NFC East frontrunners shrugged off a two-game losing streak to defeat the Saints, 27-17. 

With the NFL playoff picture still in flux, Maurice Jones-Drew spotlights six rushers who are vitally important for the stretch run. Plus, an updated ranking of the top 15 running backs of this season.

Can Jameis Winston exact revenge on the Tom Brady-led Bucs? Who'll win the Justin Jefferson-Trevon Diggs matchup? NFL Network analysts make bold predictions for Week 8 of the 2021 NFL season.

Baltimore's running backs haven't been much help to Lamar Jackson and the rushing attack in the last four weeks. Maurice Jones-Drew offers up a solution for Greg Roman and updates his top 15 RB rankings.

After a spate of injuries in backfields across the league, Maurice Jones-Drew spotlights teams that should -- and shouldn't -- trade for a rusher before the Nov. 2 deadline. Plus, an updated ranking of the top 15 running backs in the NFL right now.

Maurice Jones-Drew reveals his top five rushing duos in the NFL right now. Will the Browns or Cowboys tandem earn his top honor? Plus, four new players enter his RB rankings.

Maurice Jones-Drew identifies three running backs who are pressing too much -- something he dealt with during his own career -- a quarter of the way through the 2021 NFL season. Plus, three new players enter his top 15 RB rankings.

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NFL.com's Michael F. Florio's breaks down the best and toughest fantasy football matchups in Week 4 of the 2021 NFL season.

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Ezekiel Elliott -- the second-highest paid running back in the NFL -- isn't fretting those criticizing his contract and is embracing the Cowboys' one-two punch combo with RB Tony Pollard. 

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is embracing the idea of a running back platoon between Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard, as Pollard continues to impress with his increasing role in the backfield.

Are the Raiders finally ready to get over the hump and back to the playoffs under Jon Gruden? Jeffri Chadiha explores that topic and more in his First Read ahead of Week 3 of the 2021 NFL season.

Michael F. Florio breaks down which players you should target on the waiver wire ahead of Week 3 of the 2021 NFL season.

Defense has long been a liability for Dallas, but could that be changing in 2021? Jim Trotter breaks down an impressive showing from the Cowboys' less-celebrated unit in Los Angeles.

Can the Packers hope to compete without giving Aaron Jones more touches? Gil Brandt highlights seven offensive players who need to be more involved than they were in Week 1.

The Cowboys are ready to utilize skills of Tony Pollard to expand their offensive potential as head coach Mike McCarthy doesn't believe Ezekiel Elliott needs "to run the ball 25-30 times a game."

Watch Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard's top plays during the NFL 2021 season.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ced Wilson shows off his arm with a 31-yard toss to running back Tony Pollard.

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard squeezes through a crease for 17-yard burst.

Watch the top 5 fastest ball carriers from Week 13, according to Next Gen Stats.

Can't-Miss Play: Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard hits MAJOR turbo on 58-yard touchdown.

NFL Network's Kimmi Chex's most valuable fantasy plays for the upcoming 'Thursday Night Football' game in Week 13 between the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints.

Watch the top 5 fastest ball carriers from Week 12, according to Next Gen Stats.

Can't-Miss Play: Off to the races! Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard scores on a 100-yard kick-return touchdown.

NFL Network's Kimmi Chex predicts stat lines for key players in Thanksgiving Day games.

Dallas Cowboys' clever play design leads to a speedy 31-yard rush from running back Tony Pollard.

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard spins out of hit-stick tackle try for a 32-yard gain.

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard rips off a 54-yard kick return to start the game.

Check out five surprise sleepers for Week 8 on "NFL Fantasy Live".

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard presses the turbo button on 17-yard dash.

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is pumped after the Cowboys' nifty play design seals the win.

NFL Network's Michael Robinson shares his thoughts on the Cowboys' backfield after Dallas' win over the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 3.

"NFL Fantasy Live" crew shares their waiver wire targets for Week 3.

NFL Network's Michael Florio saysb Rondale Moore, Michael Carter among Week 3 fantasy waiver-wire gems.

NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks share their takeaways from the Dallas Cowboys' win over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 2.

Watch Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard's best plays from 140-yard game in the Week 2 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard bolts through Los Angeles Chargers' secondary for 28 yards.

Dallas Cowboys' unique formation puts linemen in space for running back Tony Pollard's 13-yard gain.

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard delivers Cowboys' first opening-drive touchdown since Week 14, 2019.

NFL Network's Cynthia Frelund, Marc Ross and Rhett Lewis identify surprise impact players to watch for in the 2021 Kickoff Game.

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