The Dallas Cowboys put a pretty ugly bow on the 2025 season, losing to the New York Giants by a final score of 34-17. While Dak Prescott only played the first half, it was evident early in the first quarter that it was going to be a sloppy game.
While Prescott and Brian Schottenheimer wanted to win, losing was ultimately in the team's best interest as it pertains to the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Cowboys could have dropped to as low as the No. 18 pick had they won. By losing, they guaranteed that they won't fall out of the top-15.