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Cowboys’ easy ride in NFC East not so easy any longer

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?