Elliott opened SNF on bench for disciplinary reasons
Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott began Week 13's Sunday Night Football on the bench as a disciplinary measure, owner Jerry Jones revealed after the game.
Jones said the related issue wasn't significant.
Followed up with Jerry for more context here. No off-field behavior or major issues per Jerry. Phone going off in meeting type of issue, he said. Jerry also emphasized this is “not a demotion”
— Jori Epstein (@JoriEpstein) December 5, 2022
Backup running back Tony Pollard filled in for the Cowboys' first six offensive snaps versus the Indianapolis Colts, marking the first time Elliott didn't start a game in which he played. Elliott trotted onto the field for the fourth play of Dallas' second series.
Elliott still finished the contest with a team-high 17 carries, running for 77 yards with a touchdown.
The Cowboys dismantled the Colts in the Sunday nightcap, winning 54-19 to bump their record to 9-3.