The snowy conditions in the New England Patriots' 17-3 loss to the New York Jets didn't go the way that Ezekiel Elliott dreamed it would go.

Elliott, an eight-year veteran, had long hoped to play in a snow game, with his first coming on Sunday. But, now he's hoping his first snow game was his last.

“When I was younger, I always wanted to play a game in the snow,” Elliott admitted to reporters. “Then I play a game in the snow and was like, that kind of sucked.”

Elliott didn't have the worst day rushing the ball. The running back, who grew up in St. Louis and played his entire NFL career with the Dallas Cowboys prior to joining the Patriots, rushed for 54 yards on a solid 4.2 yards per carry. He also had a team-high five receptions, recording 27 receiving yards.

However, Elliott's performance was nowhere near enough for the Patriots offense. Bailey Zappe completed just 12 of 30 passes for 88 yards with two interceptions and New England's offense only posted 119 total yards.

Elliott recognized that the snow probably slowed things down for the Patriots on Sunday.

“It’s tough to throw the ball in that weather,” Elliott said. “Wish we were a bit better on the ground today. Wish we were able to run it more. Glad for the way the guys competed today.”

What Ezekiel Elliott said about Bill Belichick after coach's possible last game with Patriots

Sunday's loss to the Jets not only marked the end of the season for the Patriots, but it might have also marked the end of Bill Belichick's time in New England. Rumors have swirled for weeks, if not months, that the Patriots would part with Belichick at season's end.

Even though the Patriots went 4-13 this season, Elliott was grateful to play for Belichick, especially considering that he took a chance on hima after getting released by the Cowboys.

“I feel very lucky,” Elliott said. “Feel very lucky to play for the best coach ever. You can tell by the way he attacks every day. The way he demands excellence from everyone top to bottom. He loves to coach. He’s going to coach you up; you’re going to get coached up. I’m very appreciative to play for him.”