"The Cowboys sit at 6-7-1, and that tie matters more than most people realize when it comes to the draft order. Let's say the Cowboys lose the rest of their games, and they finish 6-10-1. That record doesn't put the Cowboys in position for a top-five pick, but it doesn't doom them to the middle of the draft. Instead, we will watch Dallas drop into a volatile range where just a few wins by other teams can move the Cowboys up several spots."
"If we watch Dallas lose out, the draft order comes down to win percentage. That means I want teams near Dallas in the standings to finish with better records. The three teams I'm watching closest are: These teams are either tied with Dallas or slightly behind them in winning percentage. If two of these teams win one more game, the Cowboys jump them in the draft order. This could be the difference between picking in the early teens or just outside the top 10."
The Cowboys sit at 6-7-1, and the tie in their record meaningfully affects draft positioning. If Dallas loses the rest of its games and finishes 6-10-1, the team will not land a top-five pick but could fall into a volatile draft range. Draft order is determined by win percentage rather than emotion. Small changes in other teams' records—often a single additional win—can move Dallas up several spots. The realistic goal is to reach the top-10 to top-12 range to access elite talent and retain trade flexibility.
Read at Inside The Star
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