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ARLINGTON -- Count veteran tight end Jason Witten among those impressed by rookie Ezekiel Elliott.

The running back's 546 rushing yards are the most by a Cowboys rookie rusher through his first five games, and the fourth-highest overall by a league rookie in NFL history.

"He's grown a lot, his patience in the run game," Witten said Sunday after Dallas' 28-14 win over Cincinnati, in which Zeke rushed for 134 yards and two touchdowns, including a 60-yard breakaway. "Today was the first time we were really able to get to the second level and that's kind of what we've seen in him in the past -- he was able to split those safeties and take it to the end zone.

"He's physical, he's talented, he's got good wiggle, he's always falling forward and bringing those hits. He's a really good player and continues to get better.

"He loves playing football and he takes that as a challenge. He realized after the first couple games 'these guys are good on the other side of the ball.' He's playing really high level football right now."

Witten also praised the Cowboys' vaunted offensive line, but said it's not as simple as just anyone running through the holes they open up.

"He's powerful, he's strong," Witten said of Elliott. "He's quick, he's fast, he has great trust in where the ball should go. "

Elliott is also appreciative of the 14-year veteran. During Witten's interview with reporters in the locker room, Elliott yelled out: "Big Man Witt!"

Witten had to chuckle. "Young Pup," Witten said. "Man, we're showing him the way."

Elliott also appreciated a stiff arm Witten delivered during the victory, even if he called it "old man stiff arm" on Twitter.