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 (7-7, 2-2 NFC EAST)
Week 15: W, 35-25 vs. Bills
Streak: Won 2
Remaining games: @ Eagles (Sat.), @ Cowboys
• After finishing last in the NFC East in six of the last seven years, the Redskins can clinch a playoff spot with a victory over the Eagles in Week 16. Their seventh victory of the season matched their win total from the last two seasons combined. It also eliminated the Bills from the postseason for the 16th year in a row.
• Quarterback Kirk Cousins completed his first nine passes, finishing 22 of 28 for 319 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions. He also set a franchise record with his sixth 300-yard game of the season.
• Right tackle Morgan Moses suffered a left ankle/foot sprain in the first half of Sunday's game. Center Josh LeRibeus (ankle sprain), linebacker Will Compton (stinger), and safety Dashon Goldson (rib contusion) also left with injuries.
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (6-8, 2-2 NFC EAST)
Week 15: L, 40-17 vs. Cardinals
Streak: Lost 1
Remaining games: vs. Redskins (Sat.), @ Giants
• The Eagles can win the NFC East if they win their final two games against their division rivals.
• Philadelphia quarterback Sam Bradford completed 28 of 41 passes for 361 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions, one of which Deone Bucannon returned 39 yards for a score.
• The Eagles' cornerback depth was tested after losing starters Byron Maxwell (shoulder) and Eric Rowe (concussion) during the game on Sunday night.
NEW YORK GIANTS (6-8, 2-3 NFC EAST)
Week 15: L, 38-35 vs. Panthers
Streak: Lost 1
Remaining games: @ Vikings (Sun. night), vs. Eagles
• According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Sunday was the first time in their history the Giants rallied from a 28-point deficit to tie a game. Seven of the Giants' eight losses have been by a total of 21 points, six of which were decided by four points or fewer.
• With four on Sunday, Eli Manning now has a career-high 32 touchdowns on the season. His previous best was 31 in 2010. He had 30 last season. He is four touchdowns away from breaking Y.A. Tittle's franchise record of 36, which he set in 1963. Meanwhile, Manning increased his career total to 291, surpassing Johnny Unitas (290) and into a tie for eighth place in NFL history with Warren Moon, another member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
• Safety Cooper Taylor left the game with a concussion. Wide receiver/return specialist Dwayne Harris suffered a shoulder injury, and fullback/defensive lineman Nikita Whitlock had a knee injury.
DALLAS COWBOYS (4-10, 3-2 NFC EAST)
Week 15: L, 19-16 vs. Jets (Sat.)
Streak: Lost 2
Remaining games: @ Bills, vs. Redskins
• After Matt Cassel went three of eight for 37 yards and an interception, the Cowboys replaced him with Kellen Moore, making him the fourth quarterback the team has used this season. It was the first time since 2001 the Cowboys have used four quarterbacks.
• Moore completed 15 of 25 passes for 158 yards, a touchdown, and three interceptions. It was the first appearance in Moore's four-year NFL career, and coach Jason Garrett said on 105.3 The Fan that the undrafted Boise State product will start Sunday against the Bills.
• Tight end Gavin Escobar suffered a torn Achilles tendon that will end his season. Escobar caught one touchdown this season, which came against the Giants in the season opener.
Photo timeline from the Giants Week 15 matchup vs. the Carolina Panthers

10:00 AM – Fans tailgating hours before the Giants take on the undefeated Panthers at MetLife Stadium - View Gallery

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

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

5:41, 1ST QTR, Cam Newton finds Ted Ginn Jr. in the end zone for a 3-yard touchdown, CAR 7 – NYG 0

1:33, 1ST QTR, Eli Manning throws a 27-yard touchdown pass to Rueben Randle, CAR 7 – NYG 7 –Watch Highlight

5:46, 2ND QTR, Jason Pierre-Paul records his first sack of the year on Cam Newton for a 9-yard loss – Watch Highlight

3:37, 2ND QTR, Rashad Jennings fumbles near midfield, and Charles Tillman recovers at the NYG 46

2:26, 2ND QTR, Cam Newton throws a 37-yard touchdown to Greg Olsen, CAR 14 – NYG 7 - Watch Highlight

0:21, 2ND QTR, Cam Newton throws a 14-yard touchdown pass to Devin Funchess, CAR 21 – NYG 7 - Watch Highlight

10:14, 3RD QTR, Cam Newton passes to Corey Brown for a 20-yard touchdown, CAR 28 – NYG 7 - Watch Highlight

5:38, 3RD QTR, Ted Ginn Jr. catches his second touchdown of the game on a 14-yard pass from Cam Newton, CAR 35 – NYG 7 - Watch Highlight

1:27, 4TH QTR, Eli Manning throws an 8-yard touchdown to Will Tye, CAR 35 – NYG 14 - Watch Highlight

13:34, 4TH QTR, Rashad Jennings breaks free for a 38-yard touchdown run, CAR 35 – NYG 21 - Watch Highlight

9:00, 4TH QTR, Graham Gano's 34-yard field goal attempt is blocked by Dominique-Rodgers Cromartie and Prince Amukamara returns it nine yards to the CAR 46 – Watch Highlight

7:43, 4TH QTR, Eli Manning's pass intended for Hakeem Nicks is intercepted in the end zone by Charles Tillman

6:50, 4TH QTR, Cam Newton fumbles on an aborted handoff and Kerry Wynn recovers at the CAR 14 - Watch Highlight

5:36, 4TH QTR, Eli Manning passes short to Shane Vereen for an 8-yard touchdown, CAR 35 – NYG 28 –Watch Highlight

4:30, 4TH QTR, Jason Pierre-Paul knocks down a Cam Newton pass to force a three-and-out - Watch Highlight

2:55, 4TH QTR, Eli Manning completes a 40-yard pass to Odell Beckham Jr. – Watch Highlight

1:51, 4TH QTR, On fourth-and-5, Eli Manning throws to Odell Beckham Jr. for a 14-yard touchdown, CAR 35 – NYG 35 - Watch Highlight

0:00, 4TH QTR, Graham Gano kicks a 43-yard to win the game as time expires, CAR 38 – NYG 35. Final Score: Carolina Panthers 38, New York Giants 35. Big Blue looks to regroup as they head to Minnesota to take on the Vikings this Sunday - Watch Game Highlights