Around the NFC East: Merry Edition
The holiday weekend has come and gone for the NFC East teams and it seems as though one team made the nice list: the Dallas Cowboys.
Just kidding, Dallas will never be on the nice list if a Philadelphia Eagles beat writer can help it. While the Eagles offensive linemen gave a nod to their opponent in “A Philly Special Christmas,” things weren’t so merry for the team on Christmas Eve and the rest of the NFC East.
New York Giants: You’re a Mean One, Kirk Cousins
The Vikings ended up being the better team in a back-and-forth Christmas Eve matchup. The final score was 24-27, so it wasn’t a terrible loss for the Giants. As of right now, they are still in the playoff picture. The final two teams the Giants will face are the Colts and Eagles – not easy teams, but possible to win against, especially if the Eagles rest their starters if they clinch the first seed.
Washington Commanders: A Quarterback Christmas
The Washington Commanders decided earlier in the season that Taylor Heinicke would indefinitely be the starter after Carson Wentz had an injury earlier in the season. However, should have the Commanders struggled during the 49ers game, Heinicke would soon be benched for Wentz. This ended up happening, though the Commanders ultimately lost, 37-20. The Commanders final two opponents are the Browns and Cowboys – not easy, but not difficult.
Philadelphia Eagles: How the Cowboys Stole Christmas
Turnovers. 3rd and 30. The faults that the Eagles had versus the Cowboys led to a Cowboys victory, 40-34. Not all hope is lost for the Eagles, however, as they still have two chances to secure the first seed. They could wrap up their season early this weekend versus the Saints and also gain a better draft pick. The Eagles wrap up their season facing off against the Giants at the Linc.
Dallas Cowboys: Home – A Lone Win
The Cowboys are the only NFC East team to take home a win for Christmas after beating the Eagles. Dak Prescott and Co. hung on in a back-and-forth battle with the Eagles, headed by the backup quarterback, Gardner Minshew. The Cowboys still search for the best seeding possible in the playoffs as their final two opponents are the Titans and the Commanders.
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