Should I Drop Ezekiel Elliott? Fantasy Football Outlook

You know that saying about how you can't go home again? That's Ezekiel Elliott. The former Dallas Cowboys player hasn't impressed in his return to the team.

Through three games, Elliott has just 19 carries for 62 yards and one touchdown. Is there any chance Elliott will make a comeback at this point?

Should fantasy managers drop Ezekiel Elliott ahead of Week 4?

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Should I Drop Ezekiel Elliott in Fantasy Football?

In Week 3, Ezekiel Elliott saw a season-low three carries, finishing with six rushing yards. He also added one catch for six yards. He hadn't been producing this season, but those struggles reached a new level against the Ravens.

Meanwhile, Rico Dowdle had eight carries and three targets. He doesn't have a sizable lead over Elliott in terms of touches, but it's notable enough that we can officially declare Dowdle the top guy in Big D. Overall, Dowdle played 37 offensive snaps in Week 3 to Elliott's 15 snaps.

Ezekiel Elliott + Staind = 🤝

69 carries since 10+ yard run (Wk 14 of 2023)
220 carries since 20+ yard run (Wk 16 of 2022)
613 carries since 30+ yard run (Wk 4 of 2021) pic.twitter.com/Z7CLAeIGfi

— Kyle Borgognoni (@kyle_borg) September 25, 2024

Fantasy managers who have held on to Elliott expecting him to rekindle some of his past magic have been sorely disappointed. At this point, you're safe to drop Elliott in most formats. You can hold him in a 14-team league, but anything shallower, he can be dropped.

Who Should I Pickup in Week 4 Fantasy Football?

Looking for help at running back this week? Check out Phil Clark's Week 4 running back waiver wire pickups list for some ideas.

Among your many options, Braelon Allen is a strong one after another good showing this week. Allen had 11 carries for 55 yards in the victory over the Patriots and three catches for 13 yards. Despite splitting time with Breece Hall, Allen has made a strong impact and should be a fantasy riser going forward.

Another player to target is the Buccaneers running back, Bucky Irving. While he hasn't had more than nine carries in a game, Irving has done well with those carries. That includes rushing for 70 yards and also adding three catches for 14 yards against Denver this week. He's a high-upside add off the waiver wire and should continue to see his role expand.

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