"After the Giants' massive upset over the Eagles last Thursday night, the NFC East appeared open for business. Washington could've been the new division leaders with a win, while a Dallas victory would've had the Cowboys right on their heels and Philadelphia's. But instead, somehow, New York was the only team in Week 6 to move up the NFC East standings."
"At the very least, Philly was the only losing team to get blown out. Both the Commanders and Cowboys lost their games on last-second field goals, but not without some distressing circumstances. Washington fumbled away a chance to close against the Bears and allowed them to attempt the eventual winning kick. The day before, Dallas got run over by former Cowboy Rico Dowdle and was powerless when Carolina marched the field for their own finishing field goal."
"Only one of Dallas or Washington, unless we get another goofy tie, can stop the bleeding this week. Neither can afford a loss in this critical rivalry game, but it would be especially crushing for the Cowboys to drop this one at home. And having Dan Quinn come to town and win, given our current defensive coordinator's problems, would be an extra heaping spoonful of salt in the wound."
New York's upset over Philadelphia left the Giants as the only NFC East team to move up in Week 6, while Washington and Dallas both lost on last-second field goals. Washington fumbled a late chance against Chicago, allowing the Bears to kick the game-winner, and Dallas was dominated by former Cowboy Rico Dowdle before Carolina's final drive produced a deciding field goal. Philadelphia endured a rare blowout loss after consecutive defeats. Dallas and Washington face a crucial divisional matchup with no room for error. The Eagles visit Minnesota, and the Giants travel to Denver facing a strong Broncos defense.
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