NFC East News

Eagles over Bears-x National spotlight. Back at home. What more could Donovan McNabb ask for? Maybe another run for him and his Mom with a Campbell's soup commercial? Or, a stinkin' win.

Tom Coughlin had been asked about the significance of his New York Giants re-establishing dominance at home.

When Donovan McNabb applied "must-win game" to tonight's game at Soldier Field in Chicago, the quarterback created a bit of a stir.

Jason Babin, by an unofficial count, on Sunday at San Diego became at least the third Eagles ' defensive end to line up as a middle linebacker this season and rush the quarterback from that spot.

GAME SET WHAT: Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Redskins WHEN: Sunday, Noon WHERE: Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas TELEVISION: FOX BIG ISSUE : The Cowboys caught a break last Sunday in terms of the division race.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - The New York Giants and Atlanta Falcons looked like powerhouse teams through five games.

The Cowboys hope Miles Austin can take advantage of Washington's aggressive secondary.

Washington Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth is listed as questionable for Sunday's NFC East showdown at Dallas with an ankle injury.Haynesworth missed practice all week and is expected to be a game-time decision.Also listed as questionable are offensive linemen Stephon Heyer and Mike Williams .The Redskins had already ruled out running ...

Without Brian Westbrook, the Philadelphia Eagles will likely have to rely heavily on Donovan McNabb as they try to get their season back on track this weekend.

The New York Giants feel like they won a game last weekend - and they didn't even play.

The unseasonably mild weather was the lone exception. Everything else about the Dallas Cowboys ' experience at Lambeau Field on Sunday screamed that it was already December for the NFC East leaders.

DONOVAN McNabb played the "must-win" card yesterday. Fascinating, that is. He talks a lot these days about how young this Eagles team is, about how veteran leadership is lacking, and now a quarterback whose tendency is to say nothing has chosen this moment to draw a bright line in the shifting sands.

By his estimation, Sheldon Brown hasn't missed a game that counted since sixth grade.

IRVING, Texas _ Plastic surgery fixed the physical scars on Dallas Cowboys centre Andre Gurode's forehead after he was cleated in the face by Albert Haynesworth three years ago.

The Dallas Cowboys returned to work Monday, a day after their 17-7 loss to the Green Bay Packers, trying to rehab as well as regroup.

In an all-out slugfest , the Cowboys could've used a running game. Instead, Marion Barber , Tashard Choice and Jones combined for 11 carries.

PHILADELPHIA -- At 5-4, the Eagles aren't where they or their fans had hoped they would be right now.

In Week 9, the Dallas Cowboys took control of first place in the NFC East with a 20-16 win over the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - The bye week turned into a bonanza for the Giants. Not only did quarterback Eli Manning and company get a chance to rest and get away from a four-game losing streak, the Giants also got lucky.

IRVING, Texas a ' DeMarcus Ware didn't have a sack in the first four games. He has five in the four games since.