The Dallas Cowboys are looking to become the first team in 11 seasons to repeat as NFC East champions, though they are treating last year as a long time ago.
The New York Giants' glory days are becoming a distant memory too after a second straight losing season preceded an offseason that added to their question marks.
The Cowboys are enjoying the longest win streak by either team in this division rivalry since the early 1990s with four straight victories as they get ready to host the Giants on Sunday night.
Expectations were low for Dallas (12-4) last year after three straight 8-8 seasons.