NFC East Blog: Playoffs?

by Bill Young

The Eagles gained a strangehold on the division last week with their 27-17 victory over the Giants. This could begin another typical decline for the Giants.
In other games, the Redskins won a hardfought game against the Titans. Unfortunately, the Redskins had 10 players get injured during the contest. While next week's game against the Vikings is a winable game, it won't get any easier. The Redskins and the Giants might eliminate each other from playoff contention. With Dallas all but eliminated, the Eagles could be the sole representative in this year's playoffs. For all the talk of the talent in the NFC East, coaching and team chemistry have been at all-time lows.
The Giants continue to turn the ball over. Fumbling continues to haunt the Giants. The Cowboys were doomed by a team of stars without passion and the poor leadership of Wade Phillips. The Redskins, the least talented team of the four, have not been able to take advantage of a soft early schedule. Losing to both the Rams and Lions is inexcusable.
The Eagles have capitalized on these errors and stand to win the division--if Michael Vick can stay healthy.