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The Dallas Cowboys’ rough week somehow ended in a positive note on Sunday, now it’s up to them to take advantage of it

The Dallas Cowboys have plenty to fix after their Week 5 showing against Tampa Bay. And the rest of the NFC East did them a few favors anyway. Believe it or not, Week 5 ended on a positive note for…

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Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 9:14 PM

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The writer argues favorable Week 5 results across the NFC East handed Dallas an unexpected divisional boost.
The Philadelphia Eagles lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars in London amid late-game management errors.
The New York Giants and Washington Commanders played to a 27-27 tie.

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Despite suffering a disastrous Week 5 defeat against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Dallas Cowboys benefited significantly from favorable outcomes across the NFC East on Sunday. Rival contenders stumbled across the board, with the Philadelphia Eagles falling to the Jacksonville Jaguars in London while the New York Giants and Washington Commanders battled to a 27-27 tie.

A to Z Sports argues that these division missteps offer Dallas unexpected solace and improved divisional positioning. However, the writer emphasizes that the Cowboys must resolve their internal issues following the Tampa Bay loss to properly capitalize on their rivals' misfortunes.

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