The NFC East remains within reach for the Cowboys after their rivals stumbled in Week 5, but Dallas must improve to turn an open race into an advantage.
Mauricio Rascón argues that the Dallas Cowboys remain in contention for the NFC East title despite starting the season 2-3. Following a Thursday loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Dallas benefited from favorable divisional results in Week 5, as the Philadelphia Eagles lost 19-17 to the Jacksonville Jaguars and the New York Giants tied 27-27 with the Washington Commanders.
Rascón emphasizes that the Cowboys sit just 1.5 games behind the first-place Giants, who lead the division at 3-1-1. However, the writer cautions that Dallas must improve its defensive execution, sustain offensive drives, and rely on Brian Schottenheimer's overall team management rather than waiting for rivals to falter.
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