Dallas Cowboys Roster
- NFC East
- Stadium
- AT&T Stadium
- Head Coach
- Mike McCarthy
- Offensive Coordinator
- Kellen Moore
- Defensive Coordinator
- Dan Quinn
- Special Teams Coach
- John Fassel
- Defensive Scheme
- 4-3
Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (ribs) should be good to go for Sunday's showdown in New England. The veteran practiced in a limited fashion throughout the week, so that was a good sign. However, while he should remain classified as a starting option in all fantasy formats in Week 6, his presence isn't without risk, as he could potentially see a reduction in touches against the Patriots. As a result, Tony Pollard could benefit by enjoying an uptick in carries in this one and should be viewed as a flex option across the board while also gaining serious traction as a legit value target for GPP DFS contests.
Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (ribs) is listed as questionable on the final injury report for Week 6 against the New England Patriots. Elliott was able to practice on a limited basis all week, so he should be able to suit up Sunday afternoon unless he suffers a setback on Saturday. Backup Tony Pollard could handle a few more touches if Elliott is limited at all against New England, but as long as Elliott is active, fantasy managers aren't benching him anywhere. Despite Pollard's increase role this year, Elliott enters Week 6 as the RB3, trailing only Derrick Henry and Austin Ekeler in overall fantasy points. He has 85 carries for 452 rushing yards and five touchdowns while also catching nine passes for 55 yards and another score. In this high-flying Dallas offense, Elliott is a threat to score once or twice almost every week.
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (ankle) will be a game-time decision in Week 6 against the New England Patriots, while left tackle Tyron Smith (neck) had a "favorable" MRI exam on Thursday. Diggs is the top-scoring fantasy IDP defensive back with six interceptions in the first five games, but fantasy managers in IDP leagues will have a decision to make with Dallas' game on the late slate of games this Sunday. If Diggs sits out, it will be good news for Patriots receiver Jakobi Meyers. Smith could also be a game-time decision, but the good news is his injury doesn't appear to be a long-term issue.
The Dallas Cowboys defense will look to keep things going in Week 6 against the New England Patriots. They weren't expected to be a good defensive unit when the season started, but they've put up DST1 finishes in every week of the season so far, averaging an overall DST7 finish. The Cowboys have an impressive streak of five straight games to start the season with exactly two interceptions in each game. They can be started with confidence in Week 6 against the Patriots offense.
Dallas Cowboys kicker Greg Zuerlein makes for a solid fantasy option in Week 6 lineups. The Cowboys are taking on the New England Patriots and shouldn't have much trouble moving the ball against their struggling defense. In Week 5, Zuerlein made three field goals and five extra points and he's been solid and consistent since a rocky Week 1. The kicking position is the most volatile and toughest to predict, but Zuerlein has developed a solid floor and comes with some upside as well.