Dallas Cowboys remain competitive in NFC East after Week 5 outcomes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 10:04 PM
Last updated Oct 13, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys finished Week 5 with a 2-3 record following a loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Despite this setback, the NFC East remains open as no other team in the division won; Philadelphia lost to Jacksonville and the New York Giants tied Washington. This allows Dallas to stay within 1.5 games of the division lead. For Dallas to leverage this opportunity, they must address inconsistencies in their performance on both sides of the ball. Upcoming games will be crucial for the Cowboys to regain some ground in the division standings.
- •Cowboys hold a 2-3 record after Week 5.
- •Division rivals Philadelphia and Washington did not win.
- •Dallas is 1.5 games behind New York, who leads.
- •Team needs consistent performances to close the gap.
- •Key upcoming games could impact playoff potential.
- 10:04 PMYahoo Sports — The NFC East Is Still Within Reach for the Cowboys
"The NFC East remains within reach for the Cowboys after their rivals stumbled in Week 5, but Dallas must improve to turn an open race into an advantage.
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