Ezekiel Elliott Fantasy Week 1: Projections, Points and Stats vs. Browns

Ezekiel Elliott and the Dallas Cowboys will play the Cleveland Browns -- whose rushing defense was ranked 11th in the NFL last year (105.5 yards allowed per game) -- in Week 1, on Sunday at 4:25 PM ET.

For more info on Elliott, if you're considering him for your daily fantasy lineup, scroll down prior to his upcoming game versus the Browns.

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Elliott vs. Browns Game Info

• Matchup: Dallas Cowboys at Cleveland Browns
• Game Day: September 8, 2024
• Game Time: 4:25 PM
• Projected Fantasy Points: 6.78
• Projected Rushing Yards: 42.17
• Projected Rushing TDs: 0.24
• Projected Receiving Yards: 8.83
• Projected Receiving TDs: 0.06

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Elliott 2023 Fantasy Performance

• Elliott picked up 123.5 fantasy points (7.3 per game), 33rd at his position and 120th in the league.
• In his best game last season -- Week 14 versus the Pittsburgh Steelers -- Elliott accumulated 20.0 fantasy points. His stat line: 22 carries, 68 yards; 7 receptions, 72 yards, 1 TD.
• In Week 16 versus the Denver Broncos, Elliott had another strong showing with 12.0 fantasy points, thanks to 12 carries, 27 yards; 9 receptions, 33 yards, 1 TD.
• Elliott accumulated 1.3 fantasy points -- 5 carries, 13 yards -- in Week 2 against the Miami Dolphins, which ended up being his worst game of the season.
• In his second-worst performance of the year -- Week 4 versus the Dallas Cowboys -- Elliott had 2.2 fantasy points. His stat line: 6 carries, 16 yards.

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Browns Defensive Performance

• Last season, Cleveland allowed one quarterback to register over 300 passing yards in a game.
• 13 players have thrown for at least one touchdown in a game against the Browns last season.
• Against Cleveland last season, seven players threw for at least two touchdowns in a game.
• In the passing game, the Browns surrendered three or more passing touchdowns to three opposing quarterbacks last year.
• Through the air, Cleveland gave up over 100 receiving yards to three players last season.
• The Browns allowed 20 players to haul in a TD pass against them last season.
• Cleveland allowed two or more receiving touchdowns through the air to three players last season.
• Looking at run defense, the Browns gave up more than 100 yards on the ground to two players last season.
• Against Cleveland last season, 13 players rushed for at least one TD.
• In the running game, the Browns allowed two players to score at least two rushing touchdowns against them last year.

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