The NFC East is a division up for grabs. While all four teams are technically in the running for the top spot, the Cowboys and Eagles are widely regarded as the top two teams fighting for the crown. Basic math says Philadelphia is the alpha. Not only are they the defending champs, but their 7-1 record leads all teams.
Yet not all wins and losses are created equal. Until there’s a head-to-head contest in the record books, a comparison of common opponents is a great way to appraise worth between two heavy-weight contenders such as these. After all, The Cowboys and Eagles have played three common opponents in 2023: The Jets, Rams and Patriots. And their performances against these common opponents looked considerably different from each other.