After the Giants’ massive upset over the Eagles last Thursday night, the NFC East appeared open for business. Washington could’ve been the new division leaders with a win, while a Dallas victory would’ve had the Cowboys right on their heels and Philadelphia’s. But instead, somehow, New York was the only team in Week 6 to move up the NFC East standings.
At the very least, Philly was the only losing team to get blown out. Both the Commanders and Cowboys lost their games on last-second field goals, but not without some distressing circumstances. Washington fumbled away a chance to close against the Bears and allowed them to attempt the eventual winning kick. The day before, Dallas got run over by former Cowboy Rico Dowdle and was powerless when Carolina marched the field for their own finishing field goal.
Here are the NFC East standings after Week 6:
- Philadelphia Eagles 4-2 (1-1 in division, 3-1 vs NFC)
- Washington Commanders 3-3 (1-0, 1-3)
- Dallas Cowboys 2-3-1 (1-1, 1-3-1)
- New York Giants 2-4 (1-2, 1-3)
Only one of Dallas or Washington, unless we get another goofy tie, can stop the bleeding this week. Neither can afford a loss in this critical rivalry game, but it would be especially crushing for the Cowboys to drop this one at home. And having Dan Quinn come to town and win, given our current defensive coordinator’s problems, would be an extra heaping spoonful of salt in the wound.
The Eagles are especially desperate for victory after two straight losses, but this Week 7 game against the 3-2 Vikings won’t make it easy. While Philly has extra rest coming off a Thursday game, Minnesota just finished a full bye week and is playing at home. There’s talk that starting QB J.J.McCarthy could return this Sunday, but don’t you kind of want to see Carson Wentz in his own revenge game?
Speaking of feel-good stories, the Giants are loving life with exciting rookies Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo. But traveling to meet the 4-2 Broncos, with one of the league’s best defenses so far this year, could end the party quickly. If New York pulls this one off, Brian Daboll’s seat may get a lot cooler.
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