Disastrous NFC East Week 5 keeps Cowboys' hopes alive

During Week 5 of the NFL season, the Dallas Cowboys' division rivals in the NFC East all failed to secure a victory. This collective winless performance by the division helped mitigate the impact of the Cowboys' own difficult start to the 2024 season.

The unusual outcome across the NFC East kept Dallas' divisional championship and postseason hopes alive despite their early-season struggles.