There’s no win and you’re in scenario, but neither the Dallas Cowboys or New York Giants have been eliminated from playoff contention entering Week 17. With three consecutive wins the 6-9 Cowboys have climbed into a tie for first in the NFC East, while the Giants have done the complete opposite in losing three in a row to fall to 5-10.

If the Cowboys get a dub at the Meadowlands Sunday, 7-9 will be good enough for either them or Washington to win the division and a home playoff game. If New York wins, 6-10 might do.

NFL Week 17 Point Spread and Betting Analysis

The first meeting between these interdivisional clubs was a 37-34 shootout in the Cowboys favour. This was back in Week 4 when Dallas had Dak Prescott, so don’t expect another 71 points to follow in their second head-to-head. Oddsmakers are well aware of this, setting this game’s total at 44.5. Rain and high winds are also in the forecast at MetLife Stadium Sunday.

Dallas is getting three points on the road, as they have momentum on their side. Since Andy Dalton returned to the lineup, the Cowboys are 4-2 and have won two of their last three away games. And when it comes to the Giants, Dallas has won seven straight over them as well as six of their last eight at New York.

Dallas Cowboys

Last week’s 20-point win over Philadelphia was arguably Dallas’ best win this season. The underdog Cowboys were up against Jalen Hurts’ offence, and held it to 17 points. Dallas did commit their first turnover of their winning streak, but took the ball away three times Sunday to improve their turnover differential to +9 over those three wins.

And 513 yards of offence in Week 16 was easily the highest number in a game for Dallas since Prescott went down, with a trio of players hitting the century mark in yards: Ezekiel Elliott (139), Michael Gallup (121), and Amari Cooper (121). Dalton had a season-high 377 yards too.

Don’t count the Cowboys out just yet.

New York Giants

Daniel Jones’ return under centre didn’t go well for the G-Men, who only managed 13 points in a loss at Baltimore last week. New York is averaging 12.4 points over their last five games, haven’t scored 20 points since Week 10. Still, the G-Men have managed to go 2-3 in their past five.

Good thing they deploy an above-average defence, one led by Pro Bowl cornerback James Bradberry. In fact, Week 4 at Dallas was the last time New York allowed over 30 points in a game. They sit 10th in the NFL with 22.5 points against.

The defence can stand its ground, so it comes down to Jones’ unit in a must-win game.

NFL Prediction: Who Will Win Cowboys vs. Giants?

• Regular Season

Cowboys Team Leaders

DAL

Touchdowns	Ezekiel Elliott 8
Rushing	Ezekiel Elliott 979
Passing	Andy Dalton 2170
Receiving	Amari Cooper 92
Sacks	Demarcus Lawrence 6.5
Interceptions	Trevon Diggs 3

NYG

Touchdowns	Wayne Gallman 6
Rushing	Wayne Gallman 682
Passing	Daniel Jones 2943
Receiving	Sterling Shepard 66
Sacks	Leonard Williams 11.5
Interceptions	James Bradberry 3

• Regular Season

Giants Team Leaders

DAL

Touchdowns	Ezekiel Elliott 8
Rushing	Ezekiel Elliott 979
Passing	Andy Dalton 2170
Receiving	Amari Cooper 92
Sacks	Demarcus Lawrence 6.5
Interceptions	Trevon Diggs 3

NYG

Touchdowns	Wayne Gallman 6
Rushing	Wayne Gallman 682
Passing	Daniel Jones 2943
Receiving	Sterling Shepard 66
Sacks	Leonard Williams 11.5
Interceptions	James Bradberry 3

Weather

temp	33
condition	cloudy
wind	Northeast 6mph

Injuries

Dallas

Justin Hamilton (DT)

I-R Illness - 01 / 01 / 21

Ben Dinucci (QB)

Out Sun Wrist - 31 / 12 / 20

Chidobe Awuzie (CB)

Prob Sun Hamstring - 30 / 12 / 20

Ezekiel Elliott (RB)

Prob Sun Calf - 30 / 12 / 20

Donovan Wilson (S)

Ques Sun Illness - 30 / 12 / 20

Darian Thompson (S)

Out indefinitely Concussion - 27 / 12 / 20

Blake Bell (TE)

Ques Sun Illness - 24 / 12 / 20

Michael Gallup (WR)

Ques Sun Hip - 21 / 12 / 20

Michael Gallup (WR)

day-to-day Hip - 20 / 12 / 20

Leighton Vander Esch (LB)

Out indefinitely Ankle - 20 / 12 / 20

N.Y. Giants

Cam Brown (LB)

Ques Sun Illness - 01 / 01 / 21

Jabrill Peppers (S)

day-to-day Ankle - 30 / 12 / 20

Sterling Shepard (WR)

Ques Sun Ribs - 30 / 12 / 20

Elijhaa Penny (RB)

I-R Illness - 27 / 12 / 20

Blake Martinez (LB)

Prob Sun Ankle - 26 / 12 / 20

Golden Tate (WR)

day-to-day Calf - 24 / 12 / 20

Evan Engram (TE)

Prob Sun Calf - 19 / 12 / 20

Kaden Smith (TE)

Ques Sun Knee - 17 / 12 / 20

James Bradberry (CB)

Out indefinitely Illness - 17 / 12 / 20

Daniel Jones (QB)

Prob Sun Ankle - 16 / 12 / 20

Injuries

Dallas

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Justin Hamilton (DT)	I-R	Illness - 01 / 01 / 21	1-0	1-0	+ -
Hamilton has hit the Injured Reserve/COVID-19 list, and it is unknown how long he will be sidelined.
Ben Dinucci (QB)	Out Sun	Wrist - 31 / 12 / 20	1-0	1-0	+ -
Dinucci has a sore right wrist, and it will impede his availability for Sunday's showdown with the Giants.
Chidobe Awuzie (CB)	Prob Sun	Hamstring - 30 / 12 / 20	1-0	1-0	+ -
Awuzie has injuries to his hamstring and groin, but he is likely to be a participant in Sunday's tilt with the Giants.
Ezekiel Elliott (RB)	Prob Sun	Calf - 30 / 12 / 20	1-0	1-0	+ -
Elliott is expected to take the field for Sunday's matchup versus the Giants despite a calf injury.
Donovan Wilson (S)	Ques Sun	Illness - 30 / 12 / 20	1-0	1-0	+ -
Wilson is ailing from an illness, and it is unknown if he will play against the Giants on Sunday.
Darian Thompson (S)	Out indefinitely	Concussion - 27 / 12 / 20	2-0	2-0	+ -
Thompson has a concussion, and has also been placed on the Injured Reserve/COVID-19 list. It is uncertain when he will return to action.
Blake Bell (TE)	Ques Sun	Illness - 24 / 12 / 20	2-0	2-0	+ -
Bell is ailing from an illness, and his status for Sunday's clash against the Eagles is in question.
Michael Gallup (WR)	Ques Sun	Hip - 21 / 12 / 20	2-0	2-0	+ -
Gallup was lifted from the last game with a hip pointer, leaving his status against the Eagles on Sunday hazy.
Michael Gallup (WR)	day-to-day	Hip - 20 / 12 / 20	3-0	2-1	+ -
Gallup was lifted from the last game with a strained hip, leaving his status against the Eagles in Week 16 hazy.
Leighton Vander Esch (LB)	Out indefinitely	Ankle - 20 / 12 / 20	3-0	2-1	+ -
Vander Esch is out of commission due to a high-ankle sprain, and he will miss an extended period.

N.Y. Giants

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Cam Brown (LB)	Ques Sun	Illness - 01 / 01 / 21	0-1	0-1	+ -
Brown is dealing with an illness, and it is unclear if he will line up against the Cowboys on Sunday.
Jabrill Peppers (S)	day-to-day	Ankle - 30 / 12 / 20	0-1	0-1	+ -
Peppers left the last game with an unknown injury, and his status is unknown moving forward.
Sterling Shepard (WR)	Ques Sun	Ribs - 30 / 12 / 20	0-1	0-1	+ -
Shepard is bothered by a rib injury, leaving his status against the Cowboys on Sunday clouded.
Elijhaa Penny (RB)	I-R	Illness - 27 / 12 / 20	0-2	0-2	+ -
Penny is on the injured reserve list due to an illness, and it is unknown how long he will be out.
Blake Martinez (LB)	Prob Sun	Ankle - 26 / 12 / 20	0-2	0-2	+ -
Martinez has an ankle injury, but it is not expected to keep him off the lineup card Sunday against the Ravens.
Golden Tate (WR)	day-to-day	Calf - 24 / 12 / 20	0-2	0-2	+ -
Tate was held out of the last two contests with a calf injury, and it is unknown if he will line up for postseason games.
Evan Engram (TE)	Prob Sun	Calf - 19 / 12 / 20	0-3	0-3	+ -
Engram is tending to a calf injury, but he is expected to lace up against the Browns on Sunday.
Kaden Smith (TE)	Ques Sun	Knee - 17 / 12 / 20	0-3	0-3	+ -
Smith is dealing with an injury to his knee, and is up in the air if it will impact his status for Sunday's matchup with the Browns.
James Bradberry (CB)	Out indefinitely	Illness - 17 / 12 / 20	0-3	0-3	+ -
Bradberry has been shifted to the Injured Reserve/COVID-19 list after coming into contact with the virus, and will miss an unknown length of time.
Daniel Jones (QB)	Prob Sun	Ankle - 16 / 12 / 20	0-3	0-3	+ -
Jones sat out the previous game with a sprained ankle, but he projects to be in the lineup versus the Ravens on Sunday.