Cowboys' Tony Pollard 'game-time decision' vs. WFT

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Cowboys RB Tony Pollard 'game-time decision' vs. WFT

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated Dec 9, 2021 3:43 PM ET

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard may have a slight difference of opinion from head coach Mike McCarthy regarding his foot injury.

It was reported on Thursday morning that Pollard suffered a foot strain during the team's Week 13 victory against the New Orleans Saints. According to ESPN's Ed Werder, McCarthy said the third-year-back — as well as Pro Bowler Ezekiel Elliott — were both expected to play in Week 14. Werder followed up with an update on Pollard's status a few hours later.

Tony Pollard described himself as being a game-time decision Sunday. Coach Mike McCarthy said earlier his expectation is that Pollard and Ezekiel Elliott will play vs WFT.
— Ed Werder (@WerderEdESPN) December 9, 2021

Per NFL.com, Pollard, who didn't practice on Wednesday, told reporters that he tore his left plantar fascia against the Saints.

Such a weird injury. Tearing it is actually better. https://t.co/obTuvpqegt
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 9, 2021

Elliott leads the team in carries (173), rushing yards (765) and rushing touchdowns (eight), while adding 40 receptions for 230 yards and one touchdown through the air. Pollard is second on the squad in carries (107), rushing yards (602) and rushing touchdowns (two), while contributing 31 receptions for 259 yards as well.

The Cowboys (8-4) are in first place in the NFC East and play the second-place Washington Football Team (6-6) at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday.

Victor Barbosa

Victor Barbosa is a passionate follower of MLB, the NBA and NFL, with a deep interest in Boston-area teams. He graduated from Springfield College -- The Birthplace of Basketball -- in 2013 with a degree in Communications-Sports Journalism. Previous bylines include FanSided, Heavy and Syracuse

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