NFC Least is wide open; then again, who wants to win it?

It’s easy to ridicule the teams in the NFC East. And yes, we will be doing so.

Still, the grit and determination displayed by Philadelphia — maybe we should call the team the Half-Eagles considering all of their injuries — had to be uplifting in a division where it will take some heavy lifting to get to .500 this season.

Doug Pederson’s roster has been torn asunder by injuries at virtually every position. The offensive line most of the time has only one true starter, and thankfully for Philly that is star center Jason Kelce. The receiving corps is led by a former college quarterback and a guy who has been cut four times by three teams; veteran DeSean Jackson returned in the 22-21 victory over the Giants on Thursday night, performed well and, naturally, was injured late in the game.

“This was huge for us,” QB Carson Wentz said. “The NFC East is wide open.”

So is the bottom of the Grand Canyon, and there’s not much allure to spending a long time in there, either.

The NFC Least is not the first awful division in NFL history. In 2020, it’s probably fitting to have such a sector, too.

The problem this season is that none of the four teams is likely to get to seven wins.

Here’s what might be ahead for these four tailenders, one of which will

be playing in the postseason.

Philadelphia

The Eagles can take some positives out of what has been a dismal 2020. They are finding backups such as running back Boston Scott and left tackle Jordan Mailata who can play and be contributors. Their determination and resolve have been immense even with a poor record.

But Wentz needs to stop pressing, Pederson needs to tone down the gambling a bit, and the back seven on defense need tackling lessons.

Dallas

Some talking heads have opined that Andy Dalton is the best second-string quarterback in the NFL. Well, he’s a first-stringer now after Dak Prescott’s gruesome leg injury.

Dalton has the tools around him to keep the offense rolling, but the Cowboys are undisciplined. The defense is the worst in the division. Their mindset might be the worst, too.

Dallas also is scheduled for four more national television appearances. Shield your eyes, America.

New York Giants

Joe Judge’s debut season as coach has been a nauseating ride, though the Giants (1-6) generally have been competitive. They simply can’t finish.

The defense has possibilities, particularly up front, but the O-line is a mess, making QB Daniel Jones a target for pass rushers. Jones doesn’t protect the ball well, leading to far too many turnovers.

No play better typifies this division than Jones’ 80-yard run at Philadelphia in which he tripped and fell with no one between him and the end zone.

Washington

Coach Ron Rivera should be able to get things right in DC, but it will require all of his craft, tenacity and leadership to do so for this woebegone franchise. And a lot of patience.

He seems convinced that 2019 first-round draft pick Dwayne Haskins is not the answer at quarterback, which means Washington will have its eyes on Trevor Lawrence in the next draft should the Clemson QB leave school early.

Of course, in the NFC Least, it figures that the division’s worst team will screw that up, too.

Derik Hamilton The Associated Press Philadelphia’s DeSean Jackson was injured against the New York Giants on Thursday, after he caught three passes for 34 yards.