Dallas WILL win the NFC East!

Thanks to a softer schedule and great defense Dallas will make a run and win the NFC East. 

The Redskins are changing QB's and struggling.

The Giants are inconsistant on D and O.

The Eagles cannot block a pee wee league defender.

Other than some self inflicted loses Dallas has been rather consistant on both sides of the ball.

Garrett will figure out the red zone woes and if everyone STAYS healthy and we can find a run game Dallas will dominate the NFC East! 

I think we have a good shot at winning the NFC east still. We have played the hardest part of our schedule so far. We could easily be 5-0 right now. The Giants have a tough schedule the rest of the way. The Redskins im still not sold on. I think they finish 9-7 at best. As long as the Eagles lose a few more games the East will be ours. They have a lot of talent on that team and can still make a run. I think it will be a great rest of the season for us. THe defense is learning Rob Ryans system now and getting better each week. If Tony Romo can eliminate the mistakes in clutch situations we should win quite a few games the rest of the way.

I see the Eagles losing at least 4 more games, most likely to the Pats, Jets, Cowboys (at least once), and Giants.
The Redskins will lose to the Cowboys, Bills, Pats, Eagles, Jets, and San Fran.
The Giants will lose to the 49ers, Pats, Jets, Cowboys (at least once), Packers, and Saints.

If that happens (might be asking a lot, but each of those teams should be underdogs in each of those games, and that not even counting other games that could trip them up) 9-7 will be enough to will the East, and this team can go 10-6 with as easy of a schedule as they have left. 

I see the Eagles losing at least 4 more games, most likely to the Pats, Jets, Cowboys (at least once), and Giants.
The Redskins will lose to the Cowboys, Bills, Pats, Eagles, Jets, and San Fran.
The Giants will lose to the 49ers, Pats, Jets, Cowboys (at least once), Packers, and Saints.

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Enders~

Agree with you on your assessment.  Don't know if Philly will lose "at least" 4 more games. They have the rather annoying habit of getting better as the season goes on. That said, I think they definitely lose to New England, split with Dallas, and drop a game to either the Bears or the Jets, meaning a 9-7 season.

The Giants' schedule is just brutal the rest of the way, and they're just the opposite of Philly: they've tended to play worse as the season goes on. I could easily see them finishing up at 8-8...and maybe worse.

Washington...?  They've been exposed. No QB, not enough big-play makers on offense. 





If that happens (might be asking a lot, but each of those teams should be underdogs in each of those games, and that not even counting other games that could trip them up) 9-7 will be enough to will the East, and this team can go 10-6 with as easy of a schedule as they have left. 

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Don't think that's "asking for a lot."  Seeing how the NFC East teams have played this year, what their weaknesses are, and who they have left on their respective schedules, I still believe Dallas has a solid chance to win the division.

Dallas has its problems for sure. But on the whole we've out-played every team we've faced this year in a lot of key areas (first downs, total yards, time of possession). 

The Eagles cannot block a pee wee league defender.

I thought I'd stop by to read up on Dez Bryant on my preparation for a domination in FF this weekend (since Philly isn't playing).  And I read this comment...now are u referring to Philly's OLINE?  The Philly OLINE that has had 3 LTs, 2 RGs, 2 RTs, play all season...will be getting Jason Peters back in time to play you guys, and have only allowed 9 sacks in their first 6 games?  Same as you guys?  So we both are on the same level huh

Should be interesting though, both our defenses on the field though are what we need to watch.  Our LBs have been sucking a big one, till last week (hell they might have gotten lucky) and your Secondary has been subpar.  Don't you be worrying bout us right now, take it from me...better take it one game at a time; look to St. Louis.  OHH, and might wanna stress ur running game and fix that issue too. 

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The Redskins are 4-2, the Giants are 3-2, and we're 2-3,..........we are behind the curve in taking over this division with one exception.  Until we play the Eagles, we're undefeated in the division.  

We need to sweep two teams in the division for playoff purposes.   And we need to beat the Bills and Dolphins among other games for over all playoff purposes (in case we don't happen to sweep two teams in our division).  


The next three games are "supposed to win" games,.......if they don't win all three of those,.......they're not going to win the division.  They'll still get in the playoffs, but they'll be one and done.   The only thing that will save them in the post season if they don't show strong the rest of the way this season is the idea that the team they play in the post season is weaker than them already.

  

As long as the D stays stingy, there is a chance.  These guys have kept all of our opponents at bay.  Scary thing is...it's only gonna get better.  BTW, I heard on talk radio that Lee could be on his way to a pro bowl if he keeps pace.  Even if he drops a bit, he's in.
What a find and hopefully Carter does above expectations too.

The next three games are "supposed to win" games

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Since when is winning at Philly something we're "supposed" to do? 

The Redskins will lose to the Cowboys, Bills, Pats, Eagles, Jets, and San Fran.
The Giants will lose to the 49ers, Pats, Jets, Cowboys (at least once), Packers, and Saints.

Keep on dreaming HOMER. The Redskins play best when up against playoff teams.

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So far you've played ONE team that was a playoff team last year...and you crapped the bed, HOMER. 

Since when is winning at Philly something we're "supposed" to do? 

We have won 3 out of the last 4 there.

We have won 3 out of the last 4 there.

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Still doesn't mean we're "supposed to" win there. Plus, it's tough to count last year's win when the Eagles basically sent out their practice squad against us. 

Axe,

Don't think that's "asking for a lot."  Seeing how the NFC East teams have played this year, what their weaknesses are, and who they have left on their respective schedules, I still believe Dallas has a solid chance to win the division.

Dallas has its problems for sure. But on the whole we've out-played every team we've faced this year in a lot of key areas (first downs, total yards, time of possession).

I am definitely on board with your deductions here!

I was listenin' to Skip Bayless' prognosis of th' 'Boys' chances of winnin' th' East, and believe it or not, his take virtually mirrored yours and Enders. He, too, cited Rob Ryan's D and a relatively (ON-ANY-GIVEN-SUNDAY...) soft schedule as plausible reasons for 'Boys fans to have hope that is supported by realism, rather than pie'n'-th'-sky, bandwagon hype.

However, the most unsettlin' thing for me is the WAY that we've lost the three games that were clearly ours for th' takin'.

To be successful down the stretch, our 'Boys MUST break their propensity to shoot themselves in their collective feet! And you are absolutely correct. They have outplayed every team for 3 QUARTERS+! Goin' forward, that must be changed to 4 QUARTERS!

IMHO, continuing to play sound D and the execution of better situational playcallin' are the antidotes for what has ailed them thus far.

Sound D will create favorable field position for the O. Better situational playcallin' will create an O that consistently scores TDs vice field goals in the red zone, will make prolific offenses sideline dwellers, and will rest th' D.

Rather than allowin' th' Rams to make this a trap game on Sunday, th' 'Boys need to make it a game of exorcisin' their self-inflictin'-wounds demons and of restorin' a winning attitude and swagger.

Pull those off, and th' TOURNAMENT that is loomin' on the horizon will become a reality vice a mirage!

Rather than allowin' th' Rams to make this a trap game on Sunday, th' 'Boys need to make it a game of exorcisin' their self-inflictin'-wounds demons and of restorin' a winning attitude and swagger.

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Agree 100% here.  It would be VERY easy to fall into the trap of "it's only the Rams" or to wallow in a little self-pity after taking the Pats to the mat, only to lose in the final half minute of the game.

I don't want to see the 'Boys start slow out of the box.  I don't want to see them jump out to an early lead, only to put it in cruise control and coast to a "safe" 28-20 win.

I need to see Dallas play with anger and aggressiveness, take out some frustrations on a clearly inferior opponent and don't let up -- put your foot on their neck and twist. I'd really like to see something on the order of a 31-10, 35-14 game. 

OUr secondary has been anything but sub par this year. 

The Redskins beat 3 playoff teams last year, thats it.  The Redskins have already lost to a crippled Cowboys team and an Eagles team in a state of disarray, it is not hard to imagine them doing it again.  There is no way the Skis could predict wins against teams like the 49ers and Pats, so I am counting those as losses as well.  Remember, you were off to a 3-2 start last year as well, what ended up becoming of that season?

P.S. Yes, we had the same records last year, but the Cowboys were 5-3 down the stretch, not at all the same. 

Trying to keep it "real" here. The NFC East is really up for grabs. The Skins fast start will end in a slow finish. With no real QB, the have no chance at winning the East. The other 3 teams have as good a shot as any. All three remaining teams have some strengths and some weakness's. I actually think either the Boys or the Eagles win the division. The Giants have a very hard scheldule coming up. I think whoever wins the East is going to be the team that has the best division record.

The poster who above said the Cowboys and eagles appear to be getting better is spot on. The Cowboys are still learning Rob Ryans scheme, and the Eagles seem to be getting a little better also. I can't really honestly pick the NFC east winner, but I will say there will be only one team from the East going to the playoffs. Its definatly up for graps.

Well I don't mean to sound like I disagree (with the poster above whoever that was), but there are two fundamental flaws in the idea of both teams getting better. 


1.  The Eagles lost too many games due to defensive issues.   And you beat the same team we did, which really isn't saying much at this point is it.   The Eagles have six very tough games ahead of them, (two of them are Dallas and one of them is the Patriots, and another is the Jets),  if you think there's not three more losses in their for the Eagles with them not having come on strong in the beginning you're fooling yourselves.  


2.  While the Cowboys are catching on to the Rob Ryan defense the offense has a problem finishing games remember?  Or did you also forget that Tashard Choice has been demoted to No. 3 HB  for a reason?  Or that Felix Jones is playing injured still on top of the fact that over all the running game has still been largely non-existant/inconsistant?   That has yet to prove it has improved, and winning against the Rams will not prove that point.  The Cowboys will need to test their ability against a more elite opponent (The Eagles) to regain a measure of their ability for the post season run.


The two things in the Cowboys favor are

1.  less losses

2.  An improved defense
        
With all the teams in the East having some type of performance/injury issues, the Redskins had the best start and so over coming them may be easier said than done since we're rounding at the bottom along with the Eagles.  Remember we have to beat the Eagles to gain ground on the Redskins and the Eagles are on a BYE this week, which means next week they will have had ample time to prepare for our meeting.  We don't have that fortune.   I started out thinking the Cowboys were a 12-4/11-5 team, but that may have been overly optimistic thinking.  I prefer to remain realistic instead of a fantasizer. Realistically we will get into the playoffs this year for the same reason/s we did last year, not because we're good enough, but because other teams will suck worse than us down the stretch.   

Blu-Cool, although I don't have a valid arguement for you predictions. I'll just have to agree...lol.  I think we'll both agree that the Skins will NOT win the East. I really don't think the Giants will either. I know they are leading the east, but I don't think they'll keep it. I think the east will come down to the two games between the Eagles and Cowboys. If either team sweeps these two games, they'll win the East. If its a split. It's going to be interesting. I know the Eagles are 2-4. I just have a feeling they will start playing up to their potential by trying to save Andy's job with a big rally. The Boys and the Birds are definatly the two most talented teams in the East. But they both have probles also.

The Cowboys are very good vs the run while we are leading the league in rushing offense. They will definatly live up to the bill as great games this year. But like the Cowboys have done this year ..we too have had a couple of 4th quarter meltdowns..( as long as Austin and Murry play well for my fantasy team..I'll be good..lol

No they wont. Not with Romo anyways.