Jerry Jones claims Ezekiel Elliott did not start against Colts due to disciplinary reasons

After beating the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, owner Jerry Jones said the Cowboys did not start Ezekiel Elliott for disciplinary reasons. The news came as a surprise to many fans as the game saw both Elliott and Tony Pollard sharing touches throughout the contest.

Elliott did not receive a touch during the game until the eighth offensive play ran by Dallas, seeming to confirm Jones’ statement that the plan was to give Pollard a clear starting role in the game.

Despite the newly revealed limit on his starting spot, Elliott finished the game with five more carries than his counterpart Pollard. Elliott racked up 77 yards on the ground, and one touchdown in the fourth quarter where he celebrated by paying homage to his famous Salvation Army kettle moment from 2016.