Is Ezekiel Elliott playing tonight? Update on Cowboys RB ahead of Wild Card matchup vs. Buccaneers

Ezekiel Elliott is expected to play a crucial role for the Dallas Cowboys in their Wild Card matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The running back is enjoying another spectacular season with the Dallas outfit and looks set to start for the team on Monday.

Elliott is listed as active on the Dallas roster and trained with the team during the week. He looked sharp in the drills and will be ready to go against Tampa Bay.

His offensive runs from the backfield have been crucial to the Cowboys' success this season. The 27-year-old has also linked up well with Dak Prescott over the past few weeks, developing a solid understanding with the quarterback.

Ezekiel Elliott's stats in the 2022-23 NFL season

Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott

Ezekiel Elliott has recorded a total of 876 rushing yards on 231 attempts with 12 touchdowns on the ground. He also has 92 receiving yards on 23 receptions across 15 games this campaign.

He managed at least one touchdown in each of his last nine games before Week 18. The Cowboys rely heavily on Elliott's points and will do so in the playoffs as well.

The running back will look to get on the scoresheet once again on Monday in the crunch contest against the Buccaneers.

NFL Playoffs: Cowboys vs. Buccaneers prediction

The Cowboys finished second in the NFC East with a 12-5 record. Meanwhile, the Buccaneers topped their NFC South division with an 8-9 record.

The game promises to be a thriller, as both Tom Brady and Dak Prescott can rack up big points when they find their groove. So don't rule out a high-scoring contest.

To make matters more interesting, Brady's undefeated 7-0 record against the Cowboys will be on the line. But Prescott and Co. will be eager to snap the 45-year-old's streak.

Nonetheless, we expect Brady and the Buccaneers to come away with a win to progress into the next round.