The Philadelphia Eagles are on a roll, having clinched their grip on the NFC East division title despite not being at full strength. With an 8-3 record, they've managed to outmaneuver their rivals and take advantage of the Cowboys' struggles.
A crucial aspect of this narrative is that the Eagles have been unable to replicate their success over the past few seasons. According to pro-football-reference, teams favored to win the division have fared poorly in recent years, with none able to repeat as champions since the 2004 Eagles team won the title.
The Cowboys, however, have managed to get back into contention after a series of convincing wins, including a dominant performance against the reigning NFC East champion Eagles. Their chances now hinge on them beating teams that are likely to secure playoff spots before the season's end.
Their schedule for the remainder of the season includes some tough matchups, but it remains uncertain whether they will be able to overcome the significant gap between their records and those of other contenders.
A crucial aspect of this narrative is that the Eagles have been unable to replicate their success over the past few seasons. According to pro-football-reference, teams favored to win the division have fared poorly in recent years, with none able to repeat as champions since the 2004 Eagles team won the title.
The Cowboys, however, have managed to get back into contention after a series of convincing wins, including a dominant performance against the reigning NFC East champion Eagles. Their chances now hinge on them beating teams that are likely to secure playoff spots before the season's end.
Their schedule for the remainder of the season includes some tough matchups, but it remains uncertain whether they will be able to overcome the significant gap between their records and those of other contenders.
The Eagles' success is definitely impressive, especially considering they're not at full strength. I think part of the reason they've been able to outmaneuver their rivals is because teams that are heavily favored in the division have struggled in recent years. That being said, the Cowboys are definitely back on track after those convincing wins and their chances of making a playoff push are still pretty good.
. Maybe they just need some key wins against the teams that are likely to secure playoff spots, and if they can do that, I think there's definitely a chance they could make a push for it 
but let's not forget that football is a crazy game and anything can happen, even if teams are at full strength or not 
i think it's refreshing to see underdogs like the cowboys making a push for the playoffs, it adds an extra layer of excitement to the season.
this reminds me of the old saying "don't count your chickens 'til they hatch" 
- we tend to get ahead of ourselves when things are going well, but it's easy to forget that there's always a chance something can go wrong. the eagles' experience with not repeating as champs is a great lesson in humility and adaptability - they've had to adjust their strategy mid-season and find ways to overcome adversity. meanwhile, the cowboys' resurgence is a reminder that you're never out of the running until you're mathematically eliminated 
, but it's also important to stay focused on what you can control, rather than getting distracted by external expectations or pressures 
They've been in a bit of a slump before, like you said, not being able to repeat that success. But now they're on fire and making the most of it. The Cowboys, on the other hand, have had a pretty wild ride - one minute they're out of contention, next minute they're right back in the mix. I think it's gonna be tough for them to close the gap with those other teams though. Their schedule is looking pretty brutal, and they've gotta take down some top contenders before they can even think about making a push for that NFC East title. We'll see how it all plays out! 
! its been ages since they've had a good season like this. but at the same time, u gotta feel for the cowboys, they're in a tough spot after that epic loss to the eagles last game 
. i think they can still pull off some decent wins and snatch a playoff spot, fingers crossed! its all about how they bounce back from those tough matchups ahead 
. Like, what's up with that?! Did anyone else notice that this season just seems really weird? 
. And what about those rival teams? Are they really struggling that badly? The Eagles have been saying they can't replicate their success and now it looks like they're doing the exact same thing, which is nothing new 
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I mean, Eagles r doin pretty good w/ 8-3 record but its still not like dey r invincible or somethin 
. Like, the 2004 team was on fire 
. Whatever it is, I'm hyped to see how this plays out! 
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. However, as you noted, they still face an uphill battle against teams that are likely to secure playoff spots before the season ends 
. It'll be intriguing to see how their schedule unfolds and whether they can bridge the gap between themselves and the other top contenders 
! It's crazy how teams favored to win can do so poorly in recent years 
... but at the same time, they've got some strong wins under their belt, maybe they're due for a miracle comeback 
! It's really hard to predict what'll happen in the last few games of the season 
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. They need to win out against teams that have already secured playoff spots or else they'll be stuck on the outside looking in. Their schedule gets tougher from here, so we'll see how they manage to close out these games 
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