Giants, Eagles on collision course to rule NFC East

Pierre-Paul back, giving the defence a boost

PHILADELPHIA, Nov 12, (AP): Ten wins weren’t enough to get the Philadelphia Eagles in the playoffs last year. Eight or nine should win the NFC East this season.

One thing is certain about this division at the midpoint: It’s mediocre.

A big hit by a rookie linebacker in Week 2 changed everything. The defending East champion Cowboys haven’t recovered since Philadelphia’s Jordan Hicks knocked Tony Romo out with a broken collarbone on Sept 20.