... playoff scenarios and its associated math are usually incalculable this time of year, but with three weeks to play this season things are uncharacteristically simple: There is only one spot remaining for the NFC's postseason party.

That spot will be occupied by either the Dallas Cowboys or the New York Giants since the New Orleans Saints, Minnesota Vikings, Philadelphia Eagles, Arizona Cardinals, and Green Bay Packers have the first five slots locked down.

Currently, the Cowboys occupy the sixth seed at 8-5 with the Giants right behind them at 7-6.  Everyone else in the conference is under .500 and either mathematically eliminated or fading fast.

Dallas has a one-game advantage over New York, but must maintain...

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