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 standings around the NFC East:
WASHINGTON REDSKINS (6-7, 2-2 NFC EAST)
Week 14: W, 24-21 @ Bears
Streak:Won 1
Next: vs. Bills
Washington snapped a nine-game road losing streak and earned its first victory on the road since Week 8 of 2014 at Dallas. Before that, the Redskins also lost nine in a row as the away team.
Tight end Derek Carrier tore his ACL and MCL and will be out for the year, according to coach Jay Gruden. Wide receiver DeSean Jackson is "day-to-day" with a patella contusion, as is running back Chris Thompson (shoulder), wide receiver Andre Roberts (knee), and safety Jeron Johnson (hamstring), according to Gruden.
Remaining games: vs. Bills (6-7), @ Eagles (6-7), @ Cowboys (4-9). **
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (6-7, 2-2 NFC EAST)**
Week 14: W, 23-20 vs. Bills
Streak: Won 2
Next: vs. Cardinals (Sun. night)
In his return to Philadelphia, current Bills running back LeSean McCoy had 20 carries for 74 yards in addition to four receptions for 35 yards.
Philadelphia is 6-2 in the past eight games that quarterback Sam Bradford has played from start to finish. Bradford went 23 of 38 for 247 yards, a touchdown, and an interception vs. Buffalo.
Remaining games: vs. Cardinals (11-2), vs. Redskins (6-7), @ Giants (6-7). **
NEW YORK GIANTS (6-7, 2-3 NFC EAST)**
Week 14: W, 31-24 @ Dolphins
Streak: Won 1
Next: vs. Panthers
The Giants snapped a three-game losing streak thanks to stellar performances by quarterback Eli Manning and wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. Manning posted career highs in completion percentage (87.1) and passer rating (151.5) while throwing as many incompletions as touchdowns with four apiece. Meanwhile, Beckham extended his franchise record with his sixth consecutive 100-yard game.
Left tackle Ereck Flowers re-aggravated an ankle injury and was forced to leave in the fourth quarter against the Dolphins. Defensive tackle Markus Kuhn (knee) and defensive end George Selvie (concussion evaluation) also left and did not return to the game.
Remaining games: vs. Panthers (13-0), @ Vikings (8-5), vs. Eagles (6-7). **
DALLAS COWBOYS (4-9, 3-2 NFC EAST)**
Week 14: L, 28-7 @ Packers
Streak: Lost 1
Next: vs. Jets
Cornerback Morris Claiborne left in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game with a hamstring injury. Coach Jason Garrett said they "don't think it's a severe injury" and that Claiborne is day-to-day. Linebacker Rolando McClain is going through concussion protocol this week.
With Tony Romo shut down, the Cowboys have lost nine of their last 11 games. Matt Cassel is 1-5 in his place as a starter, and Garrett was asked if he will be the quarterback moving forward this season. "Matt Cassel will be our starting quarterback this week, yes," Garrett said.
Remaining games: vs. Jets (8-5), @ Bills (6-7), vs. Redskins (6-7).
Five standout performers in the Giants Monday night matchup against the Miami Dolphins
QB ELI MANNINGManning got off to a hot start by completing his first eight passes of the game and never looked back. The franchise quarterback went 27 of 31 for 337 yards, four touchdowns, and a passer rating of 151.5.
WR ODELL BECKHAM JR.Beckham came up especially big in the second half to win his duel with former LSU teammate and Miami wide receiver Jarvis Landry. Beckham finished with seven catches for 166 yards and two touchdowns, including an 84-yard score to give the Giants a 31-24 lead in the fourth quarter. The 166 yards were a season high and marked his sixth consecutive game with at least 100 receiving yards.
WR RUEBEN RANDLEAfter having just three receptions after the bye week, Randle caught five passes for 58 yards on Monday night, including a six-yard touchdown from Manning in the second quarter.
RB RASHAD JENNINGSAfter the ground game began with four rushes for a loss of four yards, running back Rashad Jennings found some traction and rushed 22 times for 81 yards, his highest total of the season. The Giants were able to grind out the clock on their final drive and finished with 92 yards on the ground.
TE WILL TYEThe Stony Brook product caught his first career touchdown on five-yard pass from Eli Manning to tie the game late in the first half. He finished with five receptions for 30 yards.
