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The NFC East race took a turn a few weeks ago with the Cowboys dropping a game to the Jaguars in stunning fashion. The lo s dropped them three games back of the Eagles with three games left, knocking some of the luster off the crown jewel of the Week 16 schedule: Cowboys vs. Eagles.In spite Maurice Harkless Jersey  of that, Jalen Hurts' absence Saturday and a questionable designation for Week 17 against the Saints has left the door open for the Cowboys to make a run. It's a long shot, but Thursday the Cowboys .Below the Eagles and Cowboys is another interesting race: Giants vs. Commanders. The Commanders took a huge hit in Week 15 with their lo s to the Giants, but both teams have tough schedules down the stretch.As of this week, all four teams are in the postseason. But the Seahawks and Lions are looming in the NFC, so nothing is guaranteed unle s the Commanders and Giants win out.MORE:Here's a look at the NFC East standings one game into a pivotal Week 17:  Getty   1. Philadelphia EaglesRecord: 13-2Games remaining: vs. Saints, vs. GiantsThe Eagles could be spending more time without Jalen Hurts, but the Cowboys' lo s to the Jaguars in Omari Spellman Jersey  Week 15 gave them breathing room and allowed them to not force the i sue against Dallas in Week 16.Philadelphia is still just one win away from clinching the East. It would have preferred to do so against Dallas, but with the Saints up next, it still feels good about its chances.  (Getty Images)  2. Dallas CowboysRecord: 12-4Games remaining:  Bill Bradley Jersey at CommandersThe Cowboys also had winnable games down the stretch, and beating the Eagles cleared a huge hurdle.They've won two straight after the lo s to the Jaguars, and catching the Eagles is suddenly more than a pipe dream. The Eagles play the Saints on Sunday; if they lose that game, the Cowboys could be playing for the division in Week 18.  (Getty Images)  3. New York GiantsRecord: 8- Austin Rivers Jersey 6-1Games remaining: vs. Colts, at EaglesThe Giants weren't supposed to be here.That isn't meant to be disrespectful, despite how it sounds. But the Giants have a first-year coach in Brian Daboll, a player largely perceived to be a bridge quarterback in Daniel Jones, and a oft-injured running back in Saquon Barkley.MORE:But the Giants continue to chug along and are still in the playoff hunt. The Eagles might have the No. 1 seed locked up by Week 18, in which case we may see players rest. The path for the Giants is clear, and they're entering Week 17 with a small cushion.  (Getty Images)  Record: 7-7-1Games remaining Obi Toppin Jersey : vs. Browns, vs. CowboysIt's fair to say the Commanders have the toughest route to the postseason.Taylor Heinicke has made the improbable probable several times this year, but now he's back on the bench and Carson Wentz is back in the lineup at quarterback. The Seahawks and Lions are breathing down their necks, and a Week 18 game against the Cowboys looms.A postseason with four NFC East teams would be a fascinating outcome, given how these teams graded out in the preseason. All four have been fighting for respect all season; it took them 16 weeks, but they're finally getting it.