NFL World Responses To Ezekiel Elliott's Sunday Performance

In Week 1, Ezekiel Elliott appeared to be in good shape.

On Sunday night, the former No. 4 overall choice displayed good speed and was gaining yards steadily by leaning forward.

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On eight of his ten carries against the Buccaneers, Ezekiel Elliott gained between 5 and 7 yards.

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The NFL community responded to Zeke's strong performance on social media.

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An unfortunate aspect of yesterday night's game was that it appeared like one of these respectable gains was followed by a penalty, which virtually neutralised the beneficial run.

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American football running back Ezekiel Elijah Elliott plays for the National Football League's Dallas Cowboys.

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He played college football for Ohio State, where he was named to the second team of all-americans in 2015.

The Cowboys selected Elliott in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft.

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