The Green Bay Packers defense got exposed in Week 4 against the Philadelphia Eagles. They blew a lead at home in this game and allowed the Eagles to run all over them. The Packers are allowing 142.2 rushing yards per game through four games. There are few teams that run the ball better than the Dallas Cowboys, with Ezekiel Elliott leading the way.

The Cowboys are rushing for 145.5 yards per game which is fifth-most in the NFL. Elliott got the contract that he wanted in the offseason and he has been earning his money from the 3-1 Cowboys.

Against the Packers, there should be plenty of room to run for Elliott.

On any given week, Elliott could be the No. 1 running back given that he is one of the best in the league. After rushing for over 100 yards two weeks in a row, Elliott was held to 35 yards on 18 carries. This is an average of 1.9 yards per carry. The Cowboys were held to 10 points on Sunday night against the New Orleans Saints. This only works in the Cowboys' favor.

Ezekiel Elliott is not the type of player that will be happy with being held to 35 yards. This is a favorable matchup for Elliott and he will look to take advantage of it.

The Cowboys lean on the run game as much as anyone in the league. They run on first-and-10 almost every time. This opens up their play-action game for Dak Prescott. He is a quarterback who also thrives in second- and third-and-short. It all begins with Elliott.

The Cowboys have handed the ball to Elliott 73 times this season and he has gained 324 yards. That is an average of 4.4 yards per carry. This is a two-time rushing champion. He is the best pure running back in the NFL.

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The Cowboys coming off a loss and Elliott coming off a bad game is nothing but bad news for the Packers. The Eagles had big holes opened up by their offensive line against the Packers' front seven.

Dallas has one of the best offensive lines in the game and they should handle the Packers defense with no problem. Barring anything unforeseen, Elliott will go over 100 yards in this game with at least one touchdown.

This game is a fantasy owner's dream.