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Hours Before Patriots War, 2X Special Team Player of the Year Drops Dallas Cowboys’ Seven-Word Message

Published 10/01/2023, 5:50 AM EDT

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This Sunday Night Football, the Dallas Cowboys will go against the New England Patriots at AT&T Stadium. Both the teams have been years-long rivals, but the Cowboys have claimed victory over the Patriots two times more.

Now, the Cowboys have their eyes set on the win as they suffered a shocking 28-16 defeat against the Arizona Cardinals. But this time, the Cowboys’ situation looks better than the Patriots. Their RB Tony Pollard was questioned for being injured but it is confirmed that he’ll be playing in the upcoming match. Before the match, the player revealed his thoughts about the game.

Pollard seems all fired up for the upcoming match

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The running back for the Cowboys, Tony Pollard has already started off with a strong head start to this season. While racking up 264 yards along with two touchdowns, the RB is getting attention for his impressive performance in the past matches. Recently, over the ‘X’, the official account of his team shared a video of him. The Cowboys captioned their X post saying, “Make an impact.” In the video, Pollard was seen saying a small yet powerful message to everyone. The player starts off by saying that it’s great for him as he knows being included in the offense line also comes with great responsibility.

While heading into week 4, the player has got quite a fan following because of his display in the past games this season. The upcoming match will be streamed on FOX Sports.

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The Pro Bowl said that he’s well aware of the fact that his position leaves an impact on the team’s performance. The RB ended by saying, Take the opportunity and run with it.” He looked pumped up towards the upcoming game. As excited as he was for the match, he did not forget to give a special mention to his friend, Elliot Ezekiel.

Ezekiel influenced Pollard a lot

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Because of this match, both the players will be reuniting this Sunday. Pollard used to serve as the complement for Elliot Ezekiel. The RB Pollard credited Ezekiel for their time together and for leaving a positive influence on Pollard.

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The player said that Ezekiel has had a great influence on him and he used to watch him prepare for the game all the time. He said, “His preparation throughout the week, his film study, and things like that. Just trying to pick his brain and growing with him over time.”

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The player ended the conversation by saying that they’re still in contact and they’re brothers at the end of the day. With the match getting closer and closer, the excitement is also increasing more and more in the hearts of the fans. What do you think of Pollard’s message? Let us know in the comments section below.

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Ishika is a dedicated NFL writer at EssentiallySports. She has seamlessly merged her love for the game with her passion for writing. An unwavering admirer of Patrick Mahomes, she is often found dissecting his gameplay, particularly his unmatched resilience showcased during his Super Bowl win, despite battling an ankle injury.
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