Through this same stretch, the Cowboys have the third-worst rushing attack in the NFL. Dallas is averaging just 73.7 rushing yards, the third fewest of any NFL team through the first three weeks.
Dowdle and Elliott have both underwhelmed with their opportunities to start the season. The Cowboys could turn to Dalvin Cook who has started the season on the team’s practice squad and has yet to take a snap for Dallas.
Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones Continues to Ignore the Team’s Issues at Running Back
Despite the lack of production, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones does not appear concerned about the position. Heading into the team’s Week 3 matchup versus the Baltimore Ravens, Jones emphasized that the team was pleased with the state of the roster at the position.
Dallas went on to rush for just 51 yards against Baltimore. It is worth noting that the Cowboys played from behind for most of the game, making the passing game a preferable option as Dallas attempted to get back in the game.
“But right now, we were pleased,” Jones said of the running backs during a September 17, interview with 105.3 The Fan’s “Shan & RJ.” “We could have had some better protection in general with our running backs. That’s a strong suit, of course, for Zeke, but Dak [Prescott] got pretty hurried there on a few occasions.
“So, right now, across the board, Rico did real well I thought in the game the other day. And so, I don’t necessarily see a change that would involve Cook this week.”
As a reminder, the Cowboys did not address the running back position in the draft after Tony Pollard signed with the Tennessee Titans in free agency. Dallas only signed veteran Royce Freeman this offseason, who did not make the final roster.