The Facts: A federal appeals court granted the NFL Players Association a brief administrative stay in the Elliott case on Friday, reinstating the Dallas Cowboys running back's eligibility for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
Diehards Line:The stay request approved by the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals only remains in place through Sunday, meaning Elliott will be suspended again heading into Week 10. However, there's a chance the 2nd Circuit could grant the union request for an emergency injunction next week. If it does so, Elliott would have his playing eligibility restored until a decision is made on the NFLPA's appeal. Unless his lawyers manage to get the suspension lifted again, Elliott will miss the next six games against the Atlanta Falcons, Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Chargers, Washington Redskins, New York Giants and Oakland Raiders before being eligible to play in Week 16 against the Seattle Seahawks on Dec. 24.