Recent events in the NFC have left the Cowboys just a victory away from winning the NFC East and being the second seed in the upcoming playoffs. While Dallas doesn’t need any help to achieve those goals, they could get some insurance through other outcomes in the Week 18 regular-season finales.
Between Dallas’ victory over the Lions and the Eagles’ stunning loss to the Cardinals last weekend, the Cowboys now hold tiebreakers over both Detroit and Philadelphia. As long as Dallas defeats the Washington Commanders this Sunday, they’ll be division champions and the number-two seed behind San Francisco, who’s already clinched the top spot.