The Dallas Cowboys just went to 5-0
Philadelphia and Carolina now have to do the same.
Why?
Because there are three 1st class talent teams in the NFC East and it would seem the team that falls behind first, might not be able to catch up.
Yes, they could and probably will win a wildcard slot, but homefield advantage might play a big role in who goes deep into the playoffs.
So who will win the division? Right now it is hard to tell. Your guess is as good as mine. But I'm pretty sure it's going to be fun to find out and in the end, injuries might be key.
Currently for Dallas, DL Sheard and Kerr are injured. They are not key players, but in the end this could spell trouble for Dallas who could accumulate key injuries and key times down the road.
In Philadelphia, there are more injuries with four, but it is the offensive line that could spell trouble for them and right now, they are healthy. Will they stay that way?
In Carolina, CB Howard is out for eleven weeks. This could spell trouble for them, especially when they face the Cowboys receivers. They are also stretched a tad thin at LB, but Carolina will not face an NFC East opponent for four weeks, NYG, and they will still likely be strongly favored in that game.
Yep, the NFC East is in for a long, long season. Are these coaches' nerves up for it?
LATE EDIT.... I just got a peek at Carolina's wk5 results vs Pit... Shut them out 41-0 and that is damned depressing.
Posted on 03 Feb 2021 by Len
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