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NFL midseason awards – MVP, Rookie of the year, etc.

By Keith Myers

Nov 3, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn looks on against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Atlanta Falcons defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 43-28. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 3, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn looks on against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Atlanta Falcons defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 43-28. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 6, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) runs the ball out of bounds for a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns during the second quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) runs the ball out of bounds for a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns during the second quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports /

Offensive Rookie of the Year

Ezekiel Elliot, RB, Dallas Cowboys

The numbers speak for themselves: 891 yards, 7 touchdowns, a 5 yards per carry average.

Dallas’ rookie runner leads the NFL in rushing, and has powered the Cowboys to the best record in the NFC. Playing behind a great offensive line helps, but the tape shows that he’s a special talent in his own right.

It will be interesting to see if Elliot can keep up this pace statistically once (if) Romo returns as the starting QB. The Cowboys will likely open up the offense and throw more, which will restrict Elliots carries somewhat.

Others deserving votes: Dak Prescott, Carson Wentz

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