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NFC East Power Rankings: Did Cowboys gain ground with Week 2 win?

Where do the Dallas Cowboys stack up in the NFC East after Week 2?
NFC East helmets of the Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, and Washington Commanders.
NFC East helmets of the Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, and Washington Commanders. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The Dallas Cowboys played in the most exciting game of the Sunday Week 2 slate. It took overtime, but the Cowboys would earn their first win of the season over the New York Giants.

As for the rest of the NFC East, the Philadelphia Eagles made another statement, while the Washington Commanders are still licking their wounds after a loss on Thursday night.

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4. New York Giants

The New York Giants celebrate after a play against the Dallas Cowboys.
The New York Giants celebrate after a play against the Dallas Cowboys. | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

In another world, the Cowboys could very well be in last place. Instead, it is the Giants still looking up from the divisional basement after letting a win in Dallas slip from their grasp several times on Sunday.


3. Dallas Cowboys

Dallas Cowboys place kicker Brandon Aubrey
Dallas Cowboys place kicker Brandon Aubrey | Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

The Cowboys picked up their first win of the season, but barely escaping the Giants means the team has a lot of work to do. Thankfully, this team isn't close to being a finished product.

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2. Washington Commanders

Green Bay Packers Green Bay Packers safety Kitan Oladapo against Washington Commanders.
Green Bay Packers Green Bay Packers safety Kitan Oladapo against Washington Commanders. | Sarah Kloepping/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Commanders took a big right hook from the Green Bay Packers to open Week 2 action. It feels like Washington is still miles away from grabbing the divisional crown.


1. Philadelphia Eagles

Philadelphia Eagles fans look on after the game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Philadelphia Eagles fans look on after the game against the Kansas City Chiefs. | Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

The Eagles walked into Arrowhead Stadium with bragging rights and walked out with those same bragging rights.

is the prime example of a team that wins anyway they can. It appears the birds are going to be a problem yet again this season.

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