The race for the NFC East crown is still close, with the Eagles and Giants at 3-2, the Cowboys at 2-2, and the Redskins at 2-3, there are still no favorites. This week some teams have a chance to take first place, but others have a tough competition this week. Here is what to watch for and my predictions.
Philadelphia Eagles
This team may be the favorite this year to win the East. They have a dangerous offense lead by Vick, McCoy, and Jackson. And a very powerful defense with a great pass rush and a great secondary thanks to a lot of moves in the free agency last year. In week 5 though they did have a disappointing loss against the Steelers. But I believe this team can bounce back and beat the Lions who have been in a slump for the first 5 weeks of the season. They just need to make sure they stop the turnovers, if they do that they are definitely in the race for the East championship.
Prediction - Eagles win 31-17
New York Giants
This week will be the biggest test of the year for the Giants, a rematch of last years NFC championship against the mighty 49ers. Now yes they did win that last game but this game will not be a walk in the park. The 49ers have a much better offense and there usual very dominate defense. Luckily for the Giants Bradshaw is back and was great last week, so the offense looks to be all in check this game. But the defense, not so much, the very powerful defensive line has not been getting to the quarter back at all this season. And with a lot of players in the secondary hurt, it will take a lot for the Giants to win this game.
Prediction - 49ers win 24-17
Dallas Cowboys
The Cowboys had 3 main questions heading into their bye week, the run game, offensive line, and turnovers. These three things are really bringing the team down. The defense is doing great but the offense is not producing. Hope fully this week they can show that they fixed those problems because they play the Ravens. A team with a powerful defense and a young and improving offense. If the Cowboys want this win, the offensive line needs to be fixed.
Prediction - Cowboys win 20-17
Washington Redskins
I believe the Redskins can still dominate and win the East championships. The offense is doing great. RGIII has lived up to his expectations and Alfred Morris is gaining yards on the ground easily. So the offense I think is good, they could maybe work on the pass game a bit, but they at least have a very effective run game. The defense was great last year but this year, injuries to key players have hurt them. If the Redskins want to stay in the race they need to fix up that defense and make sure RGIII does not get hurt. This week against the Vikings will be tricky to predict. The Vikings are 4-1 but I think the Redskins will be able to handle second year Christian Ponder.
Prediction - Redskins win 32-17
Very good predictions
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