[Senator Clay Davis]

I think what makes this year a bit unique is the 49ers and Seahawks could be playing Sunday night week 17 for the #1 seed while the Cowboys could have the division locked up if they beat the Eagles week 16. When we've had .500 or worse teams get in off the division they've usually had to at least win in week 17 instead of not playing their starters. The Cowboys could get a quasi-bye being able to rest guys in week 17 while the loser of that NFC West matchup will have come from a brutally physical game and are almost certainly getting a short week with a Saturday primetime game against the rested Cowboys.