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Based on Ezekiel Elliott's production over the Cowboys' first 10 games, his performance against the Redskins on Thanksgiving was an average one. Of course, average is relative, and for the rookie running back that meant 4.9 yards per carry, which is exactly what he managed in Thursday's 31-26 victory when he finished with 20 rushing attempts for 97 yards to go along with two touchdowns.

His contributions were more than enough to ensure Dallas' 10th straight win of the season, and Elliott has even been mentioned as a possible MVP candidate. What hasn't been MVP-like -- at least from the viewpoint of his opponents -- is his "Keep feedin' me" celebration, which can manifest itself in countless situations throughout the game.

And this brings us to the "If you can't beat 'em, join 'em" portion of this story:

This didn't escape Elliott's attention:

Nor did it escape the attention of Redskins defensive lineman Chris Baker, who is still smarting over Thursday's loss.

Baker was so upset that he mentioned it again a day later:

Not surprisingly, Cowboys fans, who had to endure Brandon Weeden, Matt Cassel and a four-win season in 2015, had little sympathy for the Redskins' current predicament.

So what does Elliott think of all the anti-celebration blowback?

I think it's funny," he said after the Redskins game. "It just shows that they're focused on what you do. I think it kind of shows that you're doing a little bit of something. If people want to go out there and try to mock you, they want to do what you do. I think it's kind of a compliment, honestly, that they care enough to even do that."

As it stands, Washington is currently the sixth seed in the NFC. If that holds -- and Dallas remains the No. 1 seed -- and the Redskins win their wild-card matchup, guess who they'll face in the divisional round? How 'bout them Cowboys, indeed.