NFC East Power Rankings ahead of Week 13: Cowboys make statement

Did the Cowboys make any progress in their climb toward the top of the division?

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The Dallas Cowboys picked up a massive divisional win over the Washington Commanders, while the New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles had other NFC matchups in Week 12. The NFC East is currently a two-team race, but that doesn't mean that the Eagles and Commanders are the top two teams.

Here are the latest NFC East Power Rankings after Week 12.

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4. New York Giants

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The New York Giants started a new era after releasing quarterback Daniel Jones. The era started with a 30-7 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Giants have more issues than finding a new quarterback, which is why they will continue to be the basement squad of the NFC East.

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3. Dallas Cowboys

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The Dallas Cowboys won a chaotic matchup with the Commanders, snapping a five-game losing streak. The losing streak is why the Cowboys stay at three this week, even with a win over Washington. Back-to-back impressive performances could shoot this team up the mountain.

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2. Washington Commanders

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The Commanders had a chance to stay within a step of the Eagles with a win over the Cowboys, but they allowed the opportunity to pass them by. This loss will hurt more and more as the weeks hurl toward a Commanders' postseason run.

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1. Philadelphia Eagles

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The Eagles meet the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night, but the team has already earned top honors this week in the NFC East. Barring a disaster, the Eagles have a chance to flex their muscles over the rest of the division.

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