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          First look at fantasy football in NFL Week 8: Don't give up on Ezekiel Elliott

          Ezekiel Elliott failed to reach 50 yards rushing for the second consecutive game. Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
          • Eric Karabell, ESPN Senior WriterOct 26, 2020, 01:06 AM
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            • Author of "The Best Philadelphia Sports Arguments"
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          It seems fair to say that most fantasy football managers have never heard the name Ben DiNucci, but he started at quarterback for the James Madison University Dukes in the FCS championship game against the North Dakota State University Bison back in January, and the Dallas Cowboys made him a seventh-round pick in the 2020 NFL draft. This coming Sunday night in Philadelphia, DiNucci might have to start against former Bison quarterback Carson Wentz in a critical NFC East battle between downtrodden two-win teams. Amazing, and perhaps a bit concerning for fantasy managers.