Many believed the Dallas Cowboys final game of the season, against a Philadelphia Eagles team that is now headed to the NFC Championship game this weekend, was meaningless for both sides. But in fact, the outcome of that divisional matchup had a huge impact on the Cowboys when it comes to the 2018 NFL Draft.
Opting to play their starters despite having already been eliminated from the postseason, Dallas squeaked out a 6-0 victory in chilly Philly in Week 17. The win gave America’s Team a 9-7 record. Unfortunately, the game’s outcome also dropped the Cowboys three spots in every round of the upcoming draft.