"Let's face it, the lack of success of the New York Giants and Washington Whatevers over the last 20 years has made the NFC East really about the Cowboys and Eagles. Over the last dozen years, the division has been won 10 times by either the Cowboys or the Eagles, with each of them winning it five times. Washington has done it twice, while the New York football Giants have a good ol' goose egg."
"Stopping the run will always be a big topic whenever you have Saquon Barkley in the backfield or if you're going against the Cowboys' defense. The opportunity for a huge day running the ball exists. The last time these teams squared off, the Cowboys' defense did a good job keeping Barkley in check as he finished the game with only 60 yards rushing on 18 carries."
Over the past two decades the NFC East has effectively narrowed to a Cowboys–Eagles rivalry, with those teams combining to win the division ten of the last twelve years. The Cowboys and Eagles sit first and second in the division; one team is pursuing a second consecutive Super Bowl while the other seeks a second straight victory. The matchup still carries significance despite a standings gap, with multiple matchup battles to watch. Stopping the run is a central focus, with previous meetings limiting rushing production. The Cowboys added Quinnen Williams inside, but the Eagles can attack outside and with quarterback Jalen Hurts' running threat.
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