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The New York Giants (3-13) play their final game of the season Sunday as they host the Dallas Cowboys (7-8-1) at MetLife Stadium
Finding themselves in a battle for the No. 1 overall pick last Sunday, the Giants came out on top with a 34-10 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders (2-14).
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There's a slim chance the Giants can still earn the top spot, as they would need to lose to the Cowboys and have the Raiders beat the Kansas City Chiefs without star quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
The 24-point victory ended the Giants' 12-game road losing streak, as their last win away from MetLife Stadium prior to Sunday came nearly 15 months ago against the Seattle Seahawks.
The Cowboys last played on Christmas Day, ending a three-game losing streak with a 30-23 win over the Washington Commanders.
These two teams last played back in Week 2, when the Cowboys defeated the Giants, 40-37, in overtime despite then-starting quarterback Russell Wilson's 450-yard passing performance, and wide receivers Malik Nabers and Wan'Dale Robinson combining for 17 receptions, 309 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
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Our prognosticators throughout the 2025 season are: Art Stapleton (Giants/NFL writer, NorthJersey.com), Bert Bainbridge (sports trending reporter/columnist, NorthJersey.com), Brian Marron (digital producer, NorthJersey.com), Chris Iseman (Rutgers writer, NorthJersey.com), Bob Jordan (sports editor, Asbury Park Press/APP.com) and Dave Rivera (sports editor, USA TODAY Northeast/NorthJersey.com).
Giants vs Cowboys NFL Week 18 predictions, staff standings
Bert Bainbridge: 12-3
Chris Iseman: 11-5
Dave Rivera: 11-5
Brian Marron: 9-6
Art Stapleton: 9-7
Bob Jordan: 9-7
Here are our staff predictions for Giants' final game in Week 18:
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Art Stapleton
The pick: Cowboys 27, Giants 20
Here's why: Cowboys QB Dak Prescott insists that he will be on the field Sunday in a regular season finale that has no bearing on the postseason. He has won 14 straight starts against the Giants after losing both games to Dallas’ NFC East rivals as a rookie in 2016. Will Prescott start and then give way to backup Trey Lance? Does that open the door for the Giants to cough up a Top 2 pick? The Giants want to finish strong with Jaxson Dart leading the way, but that will only usher in an offseason of change yet again for the franchise in terms of leadership on the sideline.
Bert Bainbridge
The pick: Cowboys 20, Giants 17
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Here's why: It'll be interesting to see who starts/plays with both teams eliminated from playoff contention for weeks now. Regardless, I'm on the Cowboys to continue this one-sided rivalry going, as they defeat the Giants for a 10th consecutive time and for the 17th time in the last 18 head-to-head meetings in what will be a low-scoring affair at MetLife to wrap up another dismal and disappointing season for Big Blue.
Dave Rivera
The pick: Cowboys 23, Giants 19
Here's why: Both teams are thinking about next year, but I think we'll see a competitive game from both sides. The Cowboys will make one or two more plays to win it. Jaxson Dart plays well, but finishes with another loss to end the season.
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Bob Jordan
The pick: Giants 36, Cowboys 35
Here's why: The last time these teams played a truly meaningless game was Week 17 (and final week) of 2018 when the Cowboys had already clinched their playoff spot and seed and the Giants were a five-win team. Regardless, both teams played their starters and the Cowboys won an entertaining 36-35 game. Time to return the favor?
Chris Iseman
The pick: Cowboys 34, Giants 20
Here's why: The offseason can't come soon enough for the Giants.
Brian Marron
The pick: Giants 31, Cowboys 27
Here's why: It's unclear how much Dak Prescott will play, and the Cowboys still have a horrendous defense. It would be par for the course for the Giants of late if they win a meaningless game and surrender more draft position.
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: NY Giants vs Cowboys predictions. Expert picks for NFL Week 18 game
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