After 8 primetime or holiday TV appearances, the '25 Cowboys will quietly end their season in the early-afternoon window of games on the final Sunday.

After such an exciting start to the season, the New York Giants have dealt with an unfortunate number of injuries. If there is one team that could use a Week 14 bye, it's the Giants. First, it was star receiver Malik Nabers and rookie standout Cam Skattebo ...

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 28: Brian Burns #0 of the New York Giants sacks Geno Smith #7 of the Las Vegas Raiders during the third quarter of the game at Allegiant Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images) Credit: Getty Images/Candice Ward

Here is what needs to happen for the Giants to finish first in the order--and why finishing second might not be as disastrous as it seems.

The Giants have held the first overall pick twice in franchise history: in 1951 (Kyle Rote) and 1965 (Tucker Frederickson), but that was prior to the common draft post the league's 1970 merger. They held the No. 2 pick in 2018 when Saquon Barkley was their selection.

Fifteen of the top 18 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft order changed hands in Week 17, including the No. 1 overall selection. Dan Parr runs through Round 1 and highlights each squad's five biggest needs.

A 24-point loss to the Giants, days after shelving star pass rusher Maxx Crosby and star tight end Brock Bowers for the rest of the season, would indicate that it’s unlikely the Raiders have to worry about a win. Even if they do pull off the upset, Las Vegas still has two paths to the No. 1 pick.

There is a tendency to dismiss the New York Giants’ 34-10 win over the Las Vegas Raiders Sunday, not just because of its implications for the draft, but also because the Raiders are terrible and sat Maxx Crosby and Brock Bowers.