"Currently, the 7-8-1 Cowboys would be 14th in the draft order. Their other first-round pick from Green Bay won't be decided until we see how the Packers fare in the playoffs, but we know it won't be any better than 19th. This weekend really doesn't matter on that front, but it could have a tremendous impact on Dallas' original pick."
"The Cowboys' tie makes this all pretty simple. They won't get into any big tiebreaker mess with the teams above or below them, assuming none of them have a tied result this week. If they lose this week, Dallas' pick will be behind all of the 6-11 teams and ahead of the 7-10 crowd. If they beat the Giants, they'll be behind the 7-10 teams."
The 7-8-1 Cowboys sit 14th in the draft order heading into Week 18. The Cowboys also hold Green Bay's first-round pick, which cannot be better than 19th and will be finalized only after the Packers' playoff results. Dallas' original first-round pick can shift depending on Week 18 results: a loss would place them behind all 6-11 teams and ahead of the 7-10 teams, while a win over the Giants would slot them behind the 7-10 teams. Few key teams play each other this week, so most relevant outcomes are unambiguous. An NFC South scenario could produce three 8-9 teams while Carolina still wins the division, potentially benefiting Dallas' draft position.
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