3 Duds (and 2 Studs) From Patriots' Week 8 Loss to Dolphins

Dud: Ezekiel Elliott

With trade rumors swirling around him ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline, Elliott might have played in his final game as a Patriot on Sunday.

If that's the case, he didn't give New England fans much to remember. He was largely an afterthought in the offense, earning only 7 carries and accumulating just 37 yards on the ground. He was once again outpaced by Rhamondre Stevenson, albeit barely (39 yards on 10 carries).

Zeke was not involved in the passing game (no catches) and was held out of the end zone for the first time since Week 5, so he wasn't contributing through the air or in the red zone, either.

Elliott came into this game on thin ice and did not do much to save his job. If the Patriots do trade him in the next few days, he won't be missed by New England fans.