"There will be absolutely nothing to play for when the Dallas Cowboys face the Giants in New York next weekend. Except maybe for jobs in the 2026 season. The best that Dallas can hope for is to finish 8-8-1 and avoid a second-straight losing season. But even a loss against the Giants on Jan. 4 th and a 7-9-1 finish would leave the Cowboys a half-game better than their 2024 record of 7-10."
"Which begs the question, especially in light of yesterday's injuries to Javonte Williams and Jake Ferguson, is it worth playing the regular starters? Or is it time to evaluate for next year's roster? Playing For Pride Shaking off a three-game losing streak with yesterday's 30-23 win over Washington was good for morale. Ending the year with a win over the Giants would also be a good boost."
Dallas can finish 8-8-1 with a win or 7-9-1 with a loss, producing limited tangible stakes beyond roster decisions for 2026. Recent injuries to Javonte Williams (shoulder) and Jake Ferguson (calf) raise concerns about risking starters in a low-stakes game. A win would provide morale and momentum after a 5-3 second-half stretch following a 3-5-1 start, but the potential cost of losing key offensive players outweighs pride for some. The Kansas City example of losing starting quarterbacks highlights replacement challenges. The defense is thin, but the priority may be protecting core offensive talent and evaluating depth for next year.
Read at Inside The Star
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