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Star Evaluation: Does Zeke Need Backfield Help?   

The Cowboys have one of the NFL's most dynamic players in Ezekiel Elliott, who not only led the league in rushing, but in overall touches. Heading into 2019, should the Cowboys look to lessen Zeke's workload?

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