These NFC East teams played Santa three days early
Only in the NFC East can a team’s defense get five takeaways and still lose the game. Hey Philadelphia, do you want to talk about it? The Washington Commanders kept their hopes for an NFC East …
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Week 16 Rooting Guide: How the Cowboys keep their 0.1% chance at the playoffs alive
We are now in week 16 of the 2024 NFL season, and there have been some developments that nobody expected when the season kicked off in September. Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets are terrible, despite adding Rodgers’ BFF WR Davante Adams in a mid-season trade. Kirk Cousins has been benched in favor of rookie …
Cowboys, Commanders hanging by a thread in the NFC East
The Philadelphia Eagles are clearly soaring well above the rest of the NFC East. But the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders still have much to play for. The Cowboys are clinging to a slim hope of making the playoffs. Despite their 6-8 record, Dallas could still make the playoffs if they win out. But they’d need …
Are the Eagles fraudulent despite impending NFC East title?
The Philadelphia Eagles escaped with their ninth-straight win, a 22-16 nail-biter over the Carolina Panthers. They now lead the NFC East by three games with four to play. Barring an epic collapse, the Eagles will win the division this year. But a deeper dive into how they are winning their games reveals a team weaker than …
Week 14 Rooting Guide: Cowboys playoff hopes are not yet dashed
Some of you may not want to admit it, but the Dallas Cowboys playoff window is not yet closed. They have a 5-7 record, and just a 1% chance according to the ESPN NFL Playoff Simulator, but there is still a chance. Ok, maybe those of us who think there is still a chance are the …
Dallas keeps playoff hope alive, Eagles near NFC East crown
With under a third of a season left to be played, there are still a few things to be settled in the NFC East. Can the Philadelphia Eagles close out the division? They hold a comfortable lead and have a somewhat favorable schedule ahead. Philadelphia could close out the division as soon as Dec. 15th with …
1 Group can Revive the Cowboys Playoff Hopes
One group on the Dallas Cowboys football team can revive the playoff hopes for the team. The Philadelphia Eagles are atop the division at 10-2, while the Washington Commanders are in second place with a record of 8-5. The Dallas Cowboys are currently in third place in the NFC East at 5-7, and with a little …
Cowboys get defensive in win over Giants
Last week, it was the special teams unit that saved the Cowboys. This week it was a stellar defensive effort that carried the day. Dallas kept its slim playoff hopes alive on Thanksgiving Day with a 27-20 victory over the New York Giants. The win was the first for the Cowboys at home this season after …
Cowboys Thanksgiving outcome will dictate rest of 2024 season
The holiday season is officially in full swing, which means Cowboys Thanksgiving Day football. Fans will be knee-deep in turkey, pumpkin pie, and camera cuts to Jerry Jones in his suite in just a few hours. This time, the NFL’s yearly tradition will feature the 2-9 New York Giants heading to Dallas, in a matchup that …
Week 13 Injury Report: Cowboys Medical Staff is Working Overtime
The Dallas Cowboys medical staff has been working hard with this team. As the final injury report was published, 17 players were listed. The number of players hurt on this team is absurd, and the fact that this coaching staff and team can win with this patchwork team is a testament to its resiliency. Several star …
How can the Cowboys feast on Giants, and turkey, today
For the 57th time in 65 seasons, the Dallas Cowboys will host a football game on Thanksgiving Day. Dallas is hoping to carve up the lowly Giants before heading home to carve up some turkey. Given the opponent, it seems like a likely outcome. But the Cowboys have yet to win a game at home this …
Believe it or not, 4-game stretch could get Cowboys back in the playoff race
Before you roll your eyes and keep scrolling, just hear me out. The Dallas Cowboys are coming off of their first win in six tries, and improved their record to 4-7 to remain in 3rd place in the NFC East. Philadelphia leads the division with a 9-2 record, and they have been playing good football over …
Cowboys playing a major role in who wins the NFC East
A 10-7 record is not going to be good enough to win the NFC East in 2024. Since that is the absolute best record the Dallas Cowboys can end the year with, that rules them out of defending their title. Barring, of course, the Eagles and Commanders both collapsing in record fashion. So, the Cowboys now …
Eagles taking command of the NFC East
Last year, through 11 weeks of the NFL season, the Philadelphia Eagles looked poised to cruise to the NFC East title. They were 9-1 and would win in Week 12 to go to 10-1. In short, the Eagles looked unstoppable. Then they lost five of their next six games to finish 11-6 and a game behind …
There are 2 two-team races underway in the NFC East
The NFC East has devolved into a pair of two-team races after 10 weeks of the NFL season. The Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders are poised for an eight-week sprint for the division title. The two teams meet for the first time this year on Thursday night. The winner of that game will have a nice …
Cowboys fading away in the NFC East
The Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles continue to slug it out for the NFC East. The Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants keep falling further behind the pace. The chances of either winning the division as we hit the halfway point of the year are low. The chances of either making the playoffs aren’t that much …
Commanders, Eagles pulling away in NFC East
As the chase for the NFC East division title nears the halfway mark, two teams are starting to separate themselves. Sadly, neither of them are the Dallas Cowboys. Dallas is now two games in the loss column behind both the Eagles and the Commanders. Washington pulled off a miracle win on Sunday on the last play …
Eagles win Saquon Bowl I, keep heat on Commanders in division chase
Consider it an unwritten rule: Never trade one of your players to a division rival. Section (b) reads: And do whatever it takes to keep him from signing with them as well. The New York Giants found this out the hard way on Sunday. The Philadelphia Eagles cruised to a 28-3 win over the Giants thanks …
Cowboys keep pace with Commanders, move into second in NFC East
For a few minutes on Monday morning, it looked like the Washington Commanders would expand their lead in the NFC East to 1.5 games. But an amazing final drive by Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys put that on hold. Dallas’ 20-17 win on Sunday Night Football, which became Monday morning football, kept the Cowboys just …
Washington takes command in the NFC East
Prior to the start of this season, if you had the Washington Commanders in sole possession of first place in the NFC East after four weeks, there would have been one universal reaction. You’re out of your mind. Yet here we are after four weeks of NFL football and look who stands alone atop of the …
3 Positive Takeaways: Cowboys win over Giants gives some hope
The tension in the air surrounding the Dallas Cowboys can be cut through like a knife through some Texas brisket on a lovely summer evening. Starting the season 1-2 was not in the Cowboys’ plans, and falling to 1-3 on the season with a loss to a team Dak Prescott has defeated 12 straight times as …