can essentially wrap up a playoff berth by defeating the New York Giants (+11) on Sunday. There are plenty of scenarios where they might officially get in the playoffs this week, but the likelihood of officially winning the NFC East on Sunday is remote, but can also happen. You can check out all the variations here.
If the Cowboys can win, then they can begin focusing on the opportunity of getting the #1 seed in the NFC, or at least get out of the #4 seed. They would need some help on the former, but just winning out would accomplish the latter.