Overview
- The Giants enter Week 18 at 3-13 holding the No. 2 slot, with the 2-14 Raiders currently positioned at No. 1 in projections.
- New York can secure the top pick only with a loss to the Cowboys and a Raiders victory over the Chiefs, with strength-of-schedule tiebreakers presently favoring the Giants in a tie.
- Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Dak Prescott will start, though his snap count is unclear, while interim coach Mike Kafka plans to play Giants starters including quarterback Jaxson Dart.
- If the Giants win, their selection could fall as far as No. 7 depending on outcomes for the Jets, Titans, Cardinals, Browns and Commanders.
- Coverage from Yahoo Sports and others indicates New York would likely explore trading down if it retains a top-three pick, as scouts continue bowl-game evaluations to address broad roster needs.