Overview
- The Giants host the Cowboys in Week 18 at MetLife Stadium with both teams out of playoff contention, entering at 3-13 and 7-8-1.
- New York can secure the top draft pick with a loss combined with a Raiders win over the Chiefs, while a win could drop its slot as low as No. 7.
- Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer says starters, including Dak Prescott, are set to play with the goal of finishing 8-8-1.
- The Giants' pass rush has surged late with Brian Burns at a career-high 16.5 sacks and rookie Abdul Carter emerging despite Kayvon Thibodeaux landing on injured reserve.
- Dallas’ defense remains among the league’s worst despite adding Quinnen Williams, and defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus faces post‑season scrutiny as Jerry Jones signals swift evaluations.