What happened: Good Morning Football's Kyle Brandt highlighted the NFC East race between the New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys, projecting a potential division-deciding matchup in Week 17 at AT&T Stadium. New York enters the second half of the season at 5-2-1 following a 19-11 win over Philadelphia, while Dallas sits at 4-5 after defeating Indianapolis 27-23.
Why it matters: New York holds the No. 3 seed in the NFC playoff picture after consecutive victories, positioning the franchise for its strongest division run in years. Dallas remains in contention as the No. 10 seed, needing a second-half push to close the gap before the late-season meeting.
By the numbers: New York Giants: 5-2-1 (No. 3 seed in NFC, streak W2) Dallas Cowboys: 4-5 (No. 10 seed in NFC, streak W1)
What to watch: Both clubs navigate the midseason schedule ahead of their scheduled Week 17 meeting in Arlington.