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Ranking the division heading into the seventh week of play.
The first five games of the 2017 season have not gone as planned for the 2-3 Dallas Cowboys. Even with Dak Prescott and the offense scoring 30 points in back-to-back contests, Dallas lost both heading into a much needed bye week. That doesn’t even mention everything surrounding running back Ezekiel Elliott, who will be able to play for at least this week against the 49ers, and possibly the Commanders on the road.
Elsewhere in the NFC East, the Eagles are soaring high, the Commanders have continued to play well, and even the New York Giants finally got into the win column after a surprising Sunday Night Football victory over the Denver Broncos. The Eagles (5-1) are coming off an impressive road victory over Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers, Washington held on to knock off the Niners at home by two, and the Giants found a run game against the best run defense in the NFL.
#Broncos D vs Melvin Gordon, Zeke Elliott, LeSean McCoy and MarShawn Lynch combined: 95 rushing yards
vs Orleans Darkwa: 117 rushing yards
— NFL Update (@MySportsUpdate) October 16, 2017
How does the NFC East stack up heading into week seven?
1.) Philadelphia Eagles (LW:1)
Last Game: W 28-23 @ Panthers
Next Game: vs. Washington Commanders (3-2)
The Philadelphia Eagles remain at the top of the division after six games. The free agent acquisitions of Alshon Jeffery, Torrey Smith, and LeGarrette Blount, combined with solid offensive line, has helped quarterback Carson Wentz have a strong first half of the season. The Eagles have been able to run a balanced offensive attack by using Wentz’s arm and Blount’s tough-nosed style of running the ball. As a result, Philly has only lost to the Kansas City Chiefs (also 5-1) thus far.
On Monday Night, the Eagles will have another tough battle — this time at home. Philly hosts Washington in week seven; the two opened up the season against each other in D.C. in a competitive game that the ‘Skins had an opportunity to win in the fourth quarter. Since then, the Commanders have added some impressive wins and nearly gave the Chiefs their first loss of the season.
The Eagles have a tough test on their home turf this Monday in a battle that will likely play a big role in determining who wins the division.
How would you rank the NFC East right now?
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