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 Dallas are a miserable 4-8 but sit just one game behind the
Redskins, Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants in the division
and could yet make the playoffs.
Redskins coach Jay Gruden said the poor division records did not
reflect the standard of the teams, though Monday's game contained
little excitement apart from the final two minutes.
“The records aren’t good but they’re good teams,” said Gruden. “It’s
exciting down the stretch and that’s the way the NFC East is going
to be whether we’re 12-0 or (have a losing record). It doesn’t
matter. Our goals are still reachable.” The Redskins and Cowboys
remain in the playoff hunt despite difficulties at quarterback.
Kirk Cousins, named starter at Washington over Robert Griffin III,
has struggled with interceptions and fumbles, while Dallas
quarterback Tony Romo has missed much of the season due to shoulder
injuries.
Philadelphia are now back in the mix after Sunday’s stunning win
over New England, while the Giants have had chances to pull away in
the division but seem determined to throw them away.
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“For us to continue to respond the right way is a credit to our guys
and the fight and the relentless spirit of our football team,” said
Cowboys coach Jason Garrett. “We’ve given ourselves an opportunity
to stay in it. We’ll keep fighting.”
(Writing by Jahmal Corner in Los Angeles; Editing by Peter
Rutherford)
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Cowboys'
win over Redskins muddies NFC East further
