Ohio State Football: Week 2-Buckeyes in the NFL power rankings

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ARLINGTON, TX – SEPTEMBER 16: Ezekiel Elliott #21 of the Dallas Cowboys runs the ball against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium on September 16, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

4. Ezekiel Elliot

2018 Season: Games Played 2 | Carries 32 | 147 yards | 4.6 Y/C | 2 TDs

Last Week vs Giants: 17 Carries | 78 yards | 4.6 Y/C | 1 TD

Even with all of the negativity that is coming out of the Cowboys camp this year, Ezekiel Elliot continues to put up good numbers for a team that has seen a lack of production in the passing game.

Not to mention that the offensive line has gotten worse since his historic rookie season. In the eyes of many Buckeye fans 147 yards and 2 touchdowns on 32 rushes is alright for someone who had as much promise as Zeke did.

But under the circumstances, these numbers are not bad at all and should see in increase as the year goes on. Barring injury Zeke should see himself at least 1,000 yards this season, a productive number in a pass heavy league.

3. Denzel Ward

2018 Season: Games Played 2 | 7 Tackles | 5 Assists | 2 Interceptions

Last Week vs Saints: 5 Tackles | 1 Assist

Denzel Ward started out his rookie season with a bang, picking Ben Roethlisberger off twice on a rainy day in Cleveland helping the Browns tie with their division rival the Pittsburgh Steelers. While this past week he had a rough time slowing down fellow Buckeye Michael Thomas in New Orleans he still has been able to amass 7 tackles and 5 assists along with 2 interceptions already on the young season.

Thursday night we get to see him face off against rookie quarterback Sam Darnold on Thursday Night Football along with the next player on our list.

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