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FRISCO, Texas -- Ezekiel Elliott didnt dwell for long on the moment that most made him look like a rookie with the Dallas Cowboys: his benching over two fumbles against Washington in the second game of his career.The fourth overall pick in the draft faces the Redskins again Thursday, now as the NFLs rushing leader for a team with nine straight wins rather than the player coming off a rough debut against the New York Giants in the only loss for the Cowboys (9-1).Just reps, thats all it is, the 21-year-old former Ohio State star said.Its a little more than that for someone who embraced the expectations as a lofty pick for a franchise that drafted two Hall of Fame running backs, Tony Dorsett and all-time NFL rushing leader Emmitt Smith.Elliotts physical style fits well with one of the NFLs best offensive lines. He can flip from punishing to graceful in one play while catching passes and blocking blitzes.Oh, and that breakaway speed, as seen on an 83-yard screen pass for a touchdown that sparked a sluggish offense in a win at Pittsburgh.His coach in college said hes the best player hes ever had with the ball not in his hands, coach Jason Garrett said. Hes a young player, but hes a very mature player. He picks things up quickly. And I think hes got a tremendous competitive spirit.Those traits helped Elliott handle the expectations -- one of the few things he doesnt share with fellow rookie sensation and road-game roommate Dak Prescott.The fourth-rounder from Mississippi State replaced injured quarterback Tony Romo and improbably led Dallas to the best record in the NFL, eventually taking the job from Dallas 10-year starter.Elliotts impact -- 138 yards per game from scrimmage and 10 touchdowns -- helped Prescott, too.I think its just him being himself and not letting the pressure or anything get to him, backup running back Alfred Morris said. Even the first couple of weeks, it started a little rough for him. He didnt let that bother him.Morris cant help but mention Prescott when describing Elliotts success because he went through the same thing four years ago with Robert Griffin III in Washington. The standout combo of Griffin and Morris helped the Redskins reach the playoffs.Its been fun to watch, especially him and Dak, Morris said. I know I keep throwing Dak in there, but theyre so good together. Its pretty cool to see and Im just sitting back and kind of admiring, like, man, just keep it up, keep it up, keep it up.Elliott started the season under the cloud of a domestic violence investigation in Ohio over an incident during the summer. He has been cleared legally, but not by the NFL.It hasnt affected Elliotts generally cheery demeanor in the locker room -- during the week or on game days.After the Cowboys broke the clubs regular-season record with their ninth straight win last Sunday against Baltimore, Elliott chided 14th-year tight end Jason Witten about his age yet again.It was something about the 34-year-old Witten having played football longer than Elliott had been alive.Yeah, think about it, Elliott said Tuesday , not backing down from his claim. If you count his high school, college and pro years. Im 21. Do the math.Well, it doesnt quite add up. But thats not really the point. The effect on Elliotts older teammates -- which is all of them -- is the point.Hes a totally different player from Week 2 and thats all credit to him by the way he approaches practice, the way he goes out there and just `beasts it and has fun throughout practice, receiver Dez Bryant said. We just go out there and enjoy it.Besides the sluggish start to the season, Elliott has had slow starts to games. He didnt touch the ball in the second quarter against the Ravens and had 26 yards rushing at halftime.But Elliott finished with 97 yards for his eighth straight game with at least 92 while breaking Dorsetts club rookie rushing record of 1,007 yards. He needed 25 carries (a rough-and-tumble 3.9-yard average) against the NFLs top rushing defense.The teams Ive been on and been successful, they are physical teams, said Elliott, who has 1,102 yards rushing. 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Reassurance came from Paul Tesori, his caddie and close friend whose newborn son is in intensive care in a Florida hospital. "Paul sent me a text this morning, just told me he loved me and wanted to go out and fight as hard as I would any other day," Simpson said Sunday after doing just that.The relief was there for all to see. Just over a year since their last MLS win at BMO Field, Toronto FC finally ended the drought in dramatic fashion on Saturday, and the touchline reaction from head coach Ryan Nelsen was one of unbridled joy. It was the human equivalent of shaking a can of pop and then opening it to spray everywhere, as Nelsen and his coaching staff celebrated following Andrew Wiedemans stoppage time winner against Columbus Crew. Nelsen deserved that moment. In a season that has brought more challenges than successes for the rookie head coach, his team has been on the wrong end of moments like Saturday on far too many occasions. This time it was Toronto FC winning the game in the end. The fact the comeback unfolded amidst storm clouds and torrential rain added to the drama of the moment. As the crowd left BMO Field drenched but smiling, it seemed as if some of the gloom surrounding the club had been lifted. For much of the match, it was a familiar story. Toronto FC were unable to show the creativity needed to find a way back into a game they were losing. Joe Bendik has had an excellent season, but the Reds goalkeeper was beaten too easily by Dominic Oduros long-range shot that fizzed in at the front post just before half-time to give Columbus the lead. For 70 minutes, there wasnt a great deal in the game. However, Nelsens substitutions worked well and a change of role for Jonathan Osorio also played a big role in his team winning the game. The young Canadian has been a bright light for Toronto FC playing on the right side of midfield this season but he was able to influence the match much more when he was moved into a central attacking midfield role.dddddddddddd It was Osorio who scored Torontos leveling goal in the 87th minute, getting in a good position and finishing well for his fourth goal of the season. The win gives everyone connected with the club a much needed boost, but it doesnt hide the fact that the squad is still far away from the quality necessary to challenge for the playoff places in Major League Soccer. The talk about major additions has been ongoing for some time now but Toronto FC president and general manager Kevin Payne told me on Saturday that they are on course to add some significant new signings before the transfer window closes in a couple of weeks time. Payne said the club is making progress in adding both a Designated Player and a Young Designated Player. He also tells me the club hopes to announce an additional signing within the coming days of a Designated Player who will join the club in January. Until the two goals on Saturday, Toronto FC has been struggling to find the net, being shut out in five of the six previous matches. So attacking help is the most pressing need. I understand the club is hoping to add an attacking midfielder and two forwards as well as cover at full back. Ryan Nelsen said on Saturday that, in an ideal world, he would like to bring in four new players before the transfer window closes, but he knows as well as anyone, he is living in a world that is far from ideal. Much has been said about plans for the future, but now its a case of wait-and-see as to how effective the clubs management can be before the transfer window is closed. ' ' '