NFC East standings: Eagles sit atop the division ahead of matchup with Cowboys

The undefeated Philadelphia Eagles remain atop the NFC East after a 20-17 win over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 5

After three years of jokes and cruel insults, the NFC East is back among the most competitive divisions in the NFL.

Three times in the division have four wins, and only Buffalo, Kansas City, and Minnesota have records that are equivalent to the Eagles, Cowboys, and Giants.

The league’s game of the week will likely be played on Sunday night when Dallas (4-1) travels to Philadelphia (5-0) to face the undefeated Eagles.

With Week 6 in full swing, here are your updated NFC East standings.

NFC East standings heading into Week 16

Looking at your current #NFCEast standings heading into Week 16

The Eagles survived a valiant Washington Football Team on Tuesday night, coming away with a 27-17 home win at Lincoln Financial Field.

With the win, Philadelphia secured sole possession of second place in the division, while maintaining a grip on a potential playoff berth.

Here are your updated NFC East playoff standings heading into Week 16.

NFC playoff picture: Where the Eagles stand entering Week 15 of NFL season

#NFC #playoff picture: Where the Philadelphia #Eagles stand entering Week 15 of #NFL season

The Eagles were off in Week 14, but the games continued, and with the NFC East race all but claimed after a Dallas victory on the road, Philadelphia will now look towards snagging a wild card spot.

The NFC playoff picture is clearly developing and with four weeks remaining the Eagles are on the outside looking in, while controlling their own destiny.

Here’s an updated look at the NFC playoff picture entering Week 15.