They say keep your friends close, but your divisional rivals closer.
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With that in mind, each week Giants.com takes a look at the latest news around the NFC East:
WASHINGTON REDSKINS (5-7, 2-2 NFC EAST)
Week 13: L, 19-16 vs. Cowboys (Mon. night)
Streak: Lost 1
Next: @ Bears
• After the Redskins and Cowboys traded field goals for most of the night, there were three lead changes on two touchdowns and a field goal in the final 74 seconds of the primetime game. Washington wide receiver DeSean Jackson fumbled on a punt return that led to the Cowboys' first touchdown with 1:14 to play. He then caught a game-tying touchdown with 44 seconds left, but Dallas kicker Dan Bailey made a 54-yarder for a 19-16 Cowboys victory.
• The loss snapped a five-game winning streak at home for Washington, which has not won in consecutive weeks all season.
• Remaining games: @ Bears (5-7), vs. Bills (6-6), @ Eagles (5-7), @ Cowboys (4-8).
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (5-7, 2-2 NFC EAST)
Week 13: W, 35-28 @ Patriots
Streak: Won 1
Next: vs. Bills
• The Eagles snapped a three-game skid against the Patriots, who have now lost two in a row after starting the season 10-0. Philadelphia did so by scoring touchdowns on a 24-yard blocked punt return, a 99-yard interception return and an 83-yard punt return.
• After missing the previous two games with a concussion and a shoulder injury, Philadelphia quarterback Sam Bradford went 14 of 24 for 120 yards and two touchdowns.
• Remaining games: vs. Bills (6-6), vs. Cardinals (10-2), vs. Redskins (5-7), @ Giants (5-7).
NEW YORK GIANTS (5-7, 2-3 NFC EAST)
Week 13: L, 23-20 (OT) vs. Jets
Streak: Lost 3
Next: @ Dolphins (Mon. night)
• Rookie left tackle and first-round draft choice Ereck Flowers sprained his ankle early in the second half and did not return. Justin Pugh slid over from left guard, and Dallas Reynolds came in to play guard.
• Six of the Giants' seven losses have been by a total of 18 points.
• Remaining games: at Dolphins (5-7), vs. Panthers (12-0), at Vikings (8-4), vs. Eagles (5-7).
DALLAS COWBOYS (4-8, 3-2 NFC EAST)
Week 13: W, 19-16 @ Redskins
Streak: Won 1
Next: @ Packers
• The Cowboys won for the first time without Tony Romo this season. Matt Cassel, who was 0-4 in his place as a starter, went 16 of 29 for 222 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions.
• Dan Bailey extended his franchise record of game-winning kicks to 10. He remains the most accurate kicker in NFL history, making 90.8 percent of his attempts.
• Remaining games: @ Packers (8-4), vs. Jets (7-5), @ Bills (6-6), vs. Redskins (5-7).
Photo timeline from the Giants Week 13 matchup vs. Jets

10:30 AM - Fans tailgating hours before the Giants take on the Jets at MetLife Stadium - View Gallery

11:30 AM - Players take to the field to begin their pregame warmups - View Pregame Gallery

12:45 PM - J.T. Thomas and Jason Pierre-Paul lead the Giants huddle shortly before kickoff

5:51, 1ST QTR, Chris Ivory runs for 20 yards to set up a 24-yard Randy Bullock field goal, NYJ 3 – NYG 0

5:10, 1ST QTR, Odell Beckham makes a one-handed catch for a 22-yard gain – Watch Highlight

15:00, 2ND QTR, Dwayne Harris returns a Ryan Quigley punt 80 yards for a touchdown, NYG 7 – NYJ 3 – Watch Highlight

11:06, 2ND QTR, Jasper Brinkley forces a Chris Ivory fumble, which is recovered by Jason Pierre-Paul – Watch Highlight

9:02, 2ND QTR, Josh Brown kicks a 20-yard field goal, NYG 10 – NYJ 3

3:30, 2ND QTR, Bilal Powell takes a short pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick 25 yards for a touchdown, NYG 10 – NYJ 10 – Watch Highlight

2:27, 2ND QTR, Eli Manning hooks up with Odell Beckham Jr. for a 72-yard touchdown, NYG 17 – NYJ 10 – Watch Highlight

1:18, 2ND QTR, Eli Manning passes deep to Will Tye for 45 yards, setting up a 35-yard Josh Brown field goal, NYG 20 – NYJ 10 – Watch Highlight

13:35, 3RD QTR, Will Tye hauls in a 25-yard pass from Eli Manning – Watch Highlight

15:00, 4TH QTR, Eli Manning passes short to Rashad Jennings who runs for a 19-yard gain – Watch Highlight

8:50, 4TH QTR, Giants go for it on fourth-and-2 at the NYJ 4. Rontez Miles intercepts Eli Manning's pass and returns it 11 yards

5:50, 4TH QTR, Ryan Fitzpatrick completes a 25-yard pass to Brandon Marshall, setting up a 24-yard Randy Bullock field goal, NYG 20 – NYJ 13

0:32, 4TH QTR, Brandon Marshall hauls in a 9-yard touchdown pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick, NYG 20 – NYJ 20 – Watch Highlight

13:34, OT, On third-an-9 at the NYG 27, Ryan Fitzpatrick completes an 11-yard pass to Eric Decker for a first down

9:36, OT, Randy Bullock's 31-yard field goal puts the Jets ahead on the opening drive of overtime, NYJ 23 – NYG 20

8:00, OT, On fourth-and-6, Eli Manning passes to Odell Beckham for 20 yards to keep the drive alive

6:38, OT, Josh Brown misses a 48-yard field goal wide left. FINAL SCORE: New York Jets 23, New York Giants 20. The Giants look to regroup in Week 14 as they prepare to play the Miami Dolphins on Monday night – Click Here To See Game Highlights