Alec Ogletree of the Giants wants to see Ezekiel Elliott for the week 1

The Giants already had a good start in their schedule, and they could now enjoy another break. The Cowboys could be without Pro Bowl semi-offensive Ezekiel Elliott, who is still waiting for a new contract.

But Alec Ogletree encourages both parties to reach an agreement.

"I hope it will come," said the linebacker on Monday after training. "I hope he gets what he wants to have." To be the best, you have to play against everyone, and he is one of the best in the league. "

As the week progresses and Elliott stays away from the team, the odds increase not to be there Sunday afternoon in Arlington, Texas, for the first game of the regular season. Even if an agreement is reached in the next few days – both parties are apparently speaking – it is far from certain that he would play or play a lot.

"It's really a problem for Dallas," said coach Pat Shurmur.

The Cowboys are obviously a different offense when Elliott is in the backfield. He ran for 1,434 yards and six touchdowns a year ago, and has reached two Pro Bowls in three seasons in the league. His presence forces the defense to stack the box, paving the way for Dak Prescott and his company. Saquon Barkley told an NFL network event that the Giants would be lucky if they did not see Elliott, which he described as the Cowboys' most important play.

"I think if you ask all those who play in the NFL and play against the Dallas Cowboys, would you rather play them with Zeke or without Zeke, I think everyone knows what the answer would be," he said. Barkley.

Shurmur said the Giants would prepare as if Elliott were playing, but that they would also be ready to face the other Cowboys' backs. They know rookie Tony Pollard, the fourth-round pick of the Giants in Dallas, and have seen veteran Alfred Morris through the years.

"We have to be ready for anyone who shows up to play," Ogletree said. "If he's here, we'll be prepared for him. If he does not, we must also be ready for the other guys. We just have to focus on what we need to do rather than worry about their situation. "