In the first 14 games of the season, he averaged 25 carries and 121 yards per game, but Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett said the drop in carries has not been about protecting Murray’s hand.

“The concern was really the first week and what he was going to be able to do in that game when the contact happened,” Garrett said. “I think he proved early on he was going to be able to play and be functional in all aspects of the game. It really hasn’t been an issue for him. Any reduction in carries almost coincidence, maybe by game plan or what happens over the course of the game. He has been functional right from the start. He has played really well.”

via Todd Archer of ESPN Dallas