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NFC East chaos keeps Cowboys in the thick of things

Things are not going well for the Dallas Cowboys. They are coming off a hugely disappointing game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where they allowed an undrafted quarterback to beat them despite the Bucs being 8.5-point underdogs. The defense was…

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 10:15 PM
NFC East chaos keeps Cowboys in the thick of things
Key Things to Know
  • Dan Rogers argues NFC East rivals' struggles keep the Cowboys in contention despite early-season difficulties.
  • The Philadelphia Eagles lost in London to Jacksonville after allowing a late Ameer Abdullah kickoff return.
  • The New York Giants and Washington Commanders played to an overtime tie following multiple missed opportunities.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Dan Rogers of Blogging The Boys argues that struggles across the NFC East keep the Dallas Cowboys in division contention despite their poor play. Dallas recently suffered a disappointing defeat against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but favorable outcomes among their division rivals have prevented them from falling out of the race.

The Philadelphia Eagles lost in London following a late coaching blunder by Nick Sirianni, while the New York Giants and Washington Commanders tied after both teams squandered overtime scoring chances. Rogers believes these widespread mistakes across the division leave the NFC East wide open for Dallas.

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