The Cowboys and the Eagles have limped to 6-7 records. And those are the good teams in the N.F.C. East. Still, someone will have to win it. Test your knowledge of the N.F.L.’s absolute worst division this season.
In this century, what two teams have won their divisions despite a losing record?
2016 and 2015 Texans
2014 Panthers and 2010 Seahawks
2013 Packers and 2011 Broncos
2008 Chargers and 2002 Jets
The Cowboys-Eagles game in Philadelphia on Dec. 22 should be crucial in determining the division champion. What was the result of the first game between the teams in Week 7 in Dallas?
Dallas won, 37-10
Dallas won, 29-23
Philly won 37-10
Philly won, 29-23
There are two other teams in the N.F.C. East who are even worse. Along with Case Keenum and Dwayne Haskins, which player started at quarterback for the 3-10 Redskins this season?
Josh Johnson
Sonny Jurgensen
Colt McCoy
Nathan Peterman
Even worse are the Giants at 2-11. What bad omen seemed to curse the team in November?
A black cat ran across the field
Saquon Barkley walked under a ladder
Golden Tate said “Macbeth”
Daniel Jones broke a mirror
After losing to the Bears earlier this season, the Cowboys parted ways with whom?
Coach Jason Garrett
Kicker Brett Maher
Quarterback Dak Prescott
What was the answer to the previous question doing just before getting the ax?
Taking a local youth group to a basketball game
Taking his dog to the vet to be euthanized
Attending his grandfather’s funeral
Visiting sick children in the hospital
After an Eagles fan caught a child thrown from a burning building, he cast shade on the team by saying he made the catch, unlike …
(Nelson) Agholor
(Zach) Ertz
(Alshon) Jeffery
(Dallas) Goedert
The Eagles drafted tackle Jordan Mailata in 2018 despite his lack of football experience. He has spent the last two years on injured reserve. What sport did he previously play?
Australian rules football
Calcio storico
Gaelic football
Rugby league
What are the current chances of the Cowboys and Eagles winning the division according to the Upshot’s N.F.L. Playoff Simulator?
Cowboys 61%, Eagles 39%
Eagles 61%, Cowboys 39%
50-50
Which team has gone the longest since winning the N.F.C. East?
Cowboys
Eagles
Giants
Redskins
Source: Football - nytimes.com
