"The Dallas Cowboys have played two games since being mathematically eliminated from playoff contention, and every time they have spoken about their situation they have noted that they want to win their remaining games. Through those two opportunities the Cowboys have split the games in question, and after Sunday's finale against the New York Giants will be squarely on one side of the line."
"As fans though we obviously approach all of this with a different disposition. It is possible that you would be unmoved by either finish or that you may even be upset about a win as it would compromise draft position. Consider our friends at Big Blue View and how mad they were on Sunday when the Giants beat the Raiders and in all likelihood cost themselves the number one overall pick."
The Cowboys have played two games since being mathematically eliminated from playoff contention and have emphasized winning remaining games. The team split those two opportunities, and a win in the finale against the Giants would leave the Cowboys 8-8-1, a .500 season overall. Team leadership wants to avoid a losing season, and technically reaching .500 accomplishes that. Fans may view the outcome differently, with some indifferent and others preferring a loss to improve draft position. The Giants’ recent win that likely cost them the top draft pick illustrates fan frustration over wins that harm draft standing.
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