The NFC East matchup created plenty of buzz on the Week 7 NFL slate, with Jayden Daniels returning to action for a Commanders team that desperately needs a spark. The same can be said for the Cowboys, which entered the game 2-3-1.

Dak Prescott remained undefeated in his career at home against Washington, moving the Cowboys to 2-0-1 at home this season. With an offense that continues to roll and CeeDee Lamb back in the lineup against the Commanders,

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With that, Philadelphia, despite its two-game losing streak, remains atop the NFC East, with Washington's game pending. They're currently 3-2. The Cowboys drop to 2-3-1. The Giants are still in the divisional cellar with a 2-4 record.

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There is no denying that it is a huge challenge to win in the NFL every week. It seems however that the challenge will be particularly great for the four sides in the NFC East, which means the race for the division could come right down to the wire.

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A breakdown of the NFC East, including the Dallas Cowboys and Washington team, and a look ahead to the upcoming football season.