The gap between winners and losers in the NFC East widened in Week 10. But even if you’re fully invested in the Cowboys draft positioning for 2025, disappointment is still coming courtesy of one of our division rivals. No matter how bad things get in Dallas, the New York Giants keep finding ways to make things a little worse.

Before the American team was humiliated again last Sunday afternoon against the Eagles, the Giants lost to the Panthers that morning in Germany. QB Daniel Jones’ two interceptions helped keep Carolina in the game long enough to reach overtime, where they ultimately won with a field goal.

That’s what Cowboys fans are limited to right now; I hope the Giants win so we can get a better draft pick in April. The Commanders’ loss to Pittsburgh last week didn’t even matter, as there’s no realistic chance of Dallas overtaking them or anyone else in terms of a division win or other postseason goals. The focus has shifted to the future and even that is not possible without frustration thanks to the G-Men.

Current NFC East standings

This further illustrates the gap Philadelphia and Washington have created against their hapless division rivals, their big game tonight Thursday night football feels irrelevant to Dallas and New York. Even if the Commanders lose for the second straight time, they’ll still be in the NFC wild-card playoff picture. Meanwhile, the Eagles are starting to look like the team with the best chance to prevent the Detroit Lions from going to the Super Bowl.

The Cowboys will have to wait until Monday night for another likely loss to the Houston Texans. About the only positive thing you can say, at least for Jerry Jones’ sake, is that the sun won’t be an issue in the primetime game.

Even if it fails, Dallas can’t get ahead of New York in the 2025 draft this week. But it would narrow the gap with the Giants on a bye, shrinking their loss column cushion. By the time we get to the Thanksgiving game between them, it could be a fascinating display of two teams trying not to be obvious about tanking.