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NFL Power Rankings: Division rankings after Week 4

By Brad Rowland

Washington Redskins center Kory Lichtensteiger (78) talks to quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) on the sidelines against the New York Giants in the fourth quarter at FedEx Field. The Giants won 45-14. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Washington Redskins center Kory Lichtensteiger (78) talks to quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) on the sidelines against the New York Giants in the fourth quarter at FedEx Field. The Giants won 45-14. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
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Washington Redskins center Kory Lichtensteiger (78) talks to quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) on the sidelines against the New York Giants in the fourth quarter at FedEx Field. The Giants won 45-14. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Washington Redskins center Kory Lichtensteiger (78) talks to quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) on the sidelines against the New York Giants in the fourth quarter at FedEx Field. The Giants won 45-14. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

5) NFC East

I have no idea if the Dallas Cowboys are real, but they look the part right now. The Cowboys have been dominant in the running game, thanks to a dynamic running back in Demarco Murray partnered with a big-time offensive line, and somehow, the Rod Marinelli-led defense is succeeding without a shred of NFL talent. Dallas leading the division with a 3-1 record is borderline comical in my view, but who is to say that they can’t continue to rack up points offensively while holding steady on defense?

Philadelphia ran into a defensive buzzsaw in Week 4, but losing to the 49ers on the road shouldn’t be a “hit” to your overall profile, and the Eagles are still the favorite here. Philly has some issues, including the sudden woes of their running game, but as long as Nick Foles is solid (ish), they will be just fine. In addition, the New York Giants have now won back-to-back games, and the optimism held by some surrounding their offense is beginning to come to fruition. Eli Manning is still a good quarterback, and if he resembles the player from the last two weeks, the Giants can challenge for a playoff spot.

Lastly, the Washington Professional Football Team is a mess. The savior of the nation’s capital, QB Kirk Cousins, had an abject meltdown on national television on Thursday night, and even if he can rebound in a big way, the Washington defense is inept at the moment. The offensive talent is there, provided Cousins can integrate them, but it is impossible to overlook their defensive weaknesses as one of the worst teams in the NFL on that side of the ball.

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