Now we have reached the anemic NFC East. This division in my opinion doesn't deserve to hold a playoff spot, yet alone field one. But for being fair sakes, lets look at the division that holds 4 teams that manage to be on the TV more than a Kardashian.
Philadelphia Eagles: 3-1, Tied for 1st in division
Grade: B-
Philly is the one team in this division I actually like. They have an high powered offense, good coaching and a defense that is average at best. My biggest issue is the same issue I had with them last year: that offensive line. They are always hurt and I don't think Nick Foles can stay healthy if he keeps getting clean shots at him every down. Hopefully they can fix it because this team deserves to own the east for a long time.
Next 4 games: vs St. Louis, vs New York, BYE WEEK, at Arizona
Difficulty: 5.5/10
New York Giants: 2-2, 3rd in division
Grade: C-
This team shall be forever known as "Presidential Election". Because they are only important every 4 years. Think about it, every time they have made some noise or been a legitimate threat in the NFC its every four years. So sure next year they might cause some problems but this year between an offense that can't handle a tough defense unless its handicapped( Houston was a bit) and a defense that last time I saw them, Calvin Johnson made two DBs run into each other, this team will be fighting to stay above .500.
Next 4 games: vs Atlanta, at Philadelphia, at Dallas, BYE WEEk
Washington Redskins, 1-3, 4th in division
Grade: D-
This team annoys me more than any team in sport. The fact that I have to use that nickname for them is beyond infuriating, but lets get past that. RG3, at the beginning of this season, does a lot of talking only to get hurt in a game against jacksonville, and now won't be active until week 11 at the latest. Desean Jackson, who should still be with the Eagles, gets released and given a big contract with the team, which is good, but when its only really him, Roberts, Pierre Garcon and Alfred Morris expected to be the offense for this team, it sucks. Then there is the back-up QB, Kirk Cousins. Sorry to all my Michigan State friends but he is not a good QB. He is a bum and he is going to prove that for the next 6 weeks just you watch. This team would be smart to use him for trade bait and get 2 picks in the draft.
Next 4 games: vs Seattle, at Arizona, vs Tennessee, at Dallas
Difficulty:8/10
Dallas Cowboys: 3-1, Tied for 1st in division
Grade: A-
That grade I just gave might be the hardest thing I have had to do. I do not like this team, I believe that they are the most overrated team in the history of the league and for them to have a record no higher than an average of 8-8 for the past 17 years, it amazes me that they have more primetime and monday night games than anyone in the league. They are the accident waiting to happen and nothing makes me happier than when they prove me right. But for the first 4 games, I've been absolutely wrong. The defense is actually playing okay, the offense is running the ball, which is a first and has also lead to Demarco Murray to be the current leading rusher in the league( isn't that sad). Tony Romo isn't playing like Tony Ohno and the Dallas cowboys have a share of 1st place in the division and could be a possible playoff team. BUT..... they are the accident waiting to happen, aren't they? So while I'm more than willing to admit that they are playing extremely well, it is only a matter of time before the train of Dallas Cowboys 8-8 pulls up and takes this team through the rest of this season. Great thing about this train is, its never late.
Next 4 games: vs Houston, at Seattle, vs New York, vs Washington
Difficulty: 8/10
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