A Giants Dilemma: Win or Lose in the Upcoming Tank Bowl?

Week 17 brings a clash for all the marbles. No, we’re not talking about playoff implications or division titles; we’re talking about Sunday’s Week 17 Tank Bowl between the New York Giants and Las Vegas Raiders. Two of the NFL’s worst teams face off in a game that will put the loser in sole possession of the top pick in this year’s upcoming draft. Both squads sit at a dismal 2-13, tied for the poorest record in the league with just two games remaining. This rare showdown marks only the fourth time in NFL history since the 1970 merger that two teams with the worst records meet in the final two weeks of the regular season.

For the Raiders, securing the No. 1 overall pick is crucial, given their desperate need for a franchise quarterback who can finally stabilize the franchise. The Giants, on the other hand, appear to have found their signal-caller in Jaxson Dart. Should the Giants claim the coveted top pick, they would possess a valuable bargaining chip. By trading it to a quarterback-needy team, they could potentially acquire multiple future assets—perhaps a top-five pick along with another first-rounder down the line—bolstering their long-term rebuild.

As the G-Men head into a pivotal offseason, they’re making it clear they’re no longer content to limp through meaningless games. Past experiences have demonstrated how such losses can set a team back in unthinkable ways, derailing momentum and development alike. The decision to prioritize growth and strategy signals that New York is ready to make calculated moves rather than just endure the remainder of this difficult season.

Tune in to the Raiders-Giants Toilet Bowl showdown in Las Vegas this Sunday to find out. The outcome of this battle won’t just decide who claims the top draft pick in late April—it will ripple throughout the league, affecting draft strategies, trade talks, and potentially shaping the future of two franchises desperate for a fresh start.