When November began, the NFC East was all about the runaway Cowboys.
Now in December, it could become about surging Washington (6-6) if it can beat Dallas (8-4) on Sunday.
A division that was won by Washington in 2020 with a 7-9 record will be up for grabs — with even Philadelphia in the mix — should Dallas falter in this rivalry game.
“It’s definitely a critical game,” says Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott, who is battling a right knee injury that has limited his production. “They’re playing very good football, I think, what like four wins in a row?