The Cowboys have not had a 2024 campaign to write home about as they sit at 7-8, third place in the NFC East, only beating out the 2-13 New York Giants, and eliminated from playoff contention.

Sep 26, 2022; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) spits out water before the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium.

If Ezekiel Elliott doesn't play, Tony Pollard said he is ready. He has never had more than 14 carries in an NFL game. "I mean whatever they ask of me to carry, I got it," Pollard said.

If the Dallas Cowboys make Ezekiel Elliott a healthy scratch on Sunday, could it lead to a request for his release? ON SI; ... Now, there's a chance he won't be utilized at all in Week 8.