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Buccaneers: How to Stop Ezekiel Elliott on Sunday Night

By Alan Schechter

Dec 11, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) runs the ball against the New York Giants during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) runs the ball against the New York Giants during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 11, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) drops back to pass against the New York Giants during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) drops back to pass against the New York Giants during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

Must Mess With Dak

The Bucs’ defense this season has only allowed one 100 yard rusher. Now going up against arguably the best running back in the NFL, there is only one way to stop him. Getting into the head of rookie play caller Dak Prescott is the Bucs best hope. As you saw this past weekend against the Giants, Prescott seemed to be off his game. Whether that be due to the pressure he received or unfamiliar coverages he witnessed, it started to look like the Giants found his kryptonite.

Making the Cowboys a one-dimensional offense will allow our dominant front seven to control the box. Although they will be going up against the best offensive line in NFL history (yes you read the correctly), Gerald McCoy and company are no slouches. Control the line of scrimmage to control the game. The Bucs will prove to the world this week that they should be respected.

–Zach Sauers

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