Around the NFC East: Week 5
Week 5 has come and gone for the NFC East, but it rounds out tonight with the Chiefs and Raiders. This weekend, 3/4 of the NFC East credited a win, so it’s safe to say the division has been pretty strong thus far.
The Philadelphia Eagles still sit atop the division at 5-0, the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants are tied for second at 4-1 (though the Cowboys have the upper hand with a win over the Giants in Week 3), and the Washington Commanders in last place at 1-4.
Philadelphia Eagles: Scrappy wins are still wins
Hey Philly, are today’s date? Because you’re 10/10. Or, 5-0. Or something. The Philadelphia Eagles (and some thousand fans) traveled to Glendale to take on the Arizona Cardinals. The Eagles got hot early with a two-score lead, but things got dicey when the Cardinals eventually came back to tie things up, 17-17. After the eventual game-winning field goal by backup Cameron Dicker, the Cardinals scrambled to get a drive together. Short of a 1st down, Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray spiked the ball and the team resorted to a field goal that was tipped by Milton Williams. Now, it’s Dallas week for the Birds who sit pretty at five wins.
Dallas Cowboys: Stars of L.A.
With four wins since Week 1, backup quarterback, Cooper Rush, is on a roll with the Dallas Cowboys. The Cowboys took the lead and never looked back. For the Rams, they could not get anything started and are possibly facing a tough Super Bowl hangover. With Cooper Rush being undefeated and Dak Prescott returning at some point, there lie questions about who will have the starting job when that time comes. For now, it looks like Cooper Rush will get a taste of the Eagles’ pass rush this week in the Sunday night matchup.
New York Giants: International win
Not only is this a potential statement win for the team, but it’s an INTERNATIONAL potential statement win for the New York Giants as they faced the Green Bay Packers. The Packers defense fell flat and the Giants ended up recklessly running all over the team in London. Aaron Rodgers’ and company were no match for Daniel Jones’ bloody hand. Furthermore, the Packers scored no points in the second half, besides a safety. Lastly, Saquon Barkley was unstoppable with 13 carries for 70 yards and one touchdown. There’s too much good to say about the Giants right now, but next week they face the Baltimore Ravens, who’ve also been dominant this season.
Washington Commanders: Swing and an (almost) pick
Tough looks for Carson and the Commanders as they lost to the Tennessee Titans over the weekend. There was a chance for a last-minute comeback win, but that resulted in a pick that ended up not being a pick that still ended in a loss. Now, the Commanders struggle to make magic happen as their division rivals have been able to do. Luckily, the team has a chance to get right against the Bears and Packers, two teams that struggled against the Giants. The opportunity for playoffs is slipping through their fingers, so these next two games are very important for the team.
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