Giants.com takes a look at the latest news and happenings around the NFC East
Philadelphia Eagles (6-2, 2-0 NFC East)Week 9: W, 31-21 at HoustonStreak: Won 1Next: vs. Carolina (Mon. night)
Philadelphia Eagles (6-2, 2-0 NFC East)Week 9: W, 31-21 at HoustonStreak: Won 1Next: vs. Carolina (Mon. night)
Philadelphia Eagles (6-2, 2-0 NFC East)Week 9: W, 31-21 at HoustonStreak: Won 1Next: vs. Carolina (Mon. night)
Washington Redskins (3-6, 1-2 NFC East)Week 9: L, 29-26 at MinnesotaStreak: Lost 1Next: BYE
Washington Redskins (3-6, 1-2 NFC East)Week 9: L, 29-26 at MinnesotaStreak: Lost 1Next: BYE
Washington Redskins (3-6, 1-2 NFC East)Week 9: L, 29-26 at MinnesotaStreak: Lost 1Next: BYE
Dallas Cowboys (6-3, 1-1 NFC East)Week 9: L, 28-17 vs. ArizonaStreak: Lost 2Next: at Jacksonville (London)
Dallas Cowboys (6-3, 1-1 NFC East)Week 9: L, 28-17 vs. ArizonaStreak: Lost 2Next: at Jacksonville (London)
Dallas Cowboys (6-3, 1-1 NFC East)Week 9: L, 28-17 vs. ArizonaStreak: Lost 2Next: at Jacksonville (London)
New York Giants (3-5, 1-2 NFC East)Week 9: L, 40-24 vs. Indianapolis (Mon. night)Streak: Lost 3Next: at Seattle
New York Giants (3-5, 1-2 NFC East)Week 9: L, 40-24 vs. Indianapolis (Mon. night)Streak: Lost 3Next: at Seattle
New York Giants (3-5, 1-2 NFC East)Week 9: L, 40-24 vs. Indianapolis (Mon. night)Streak: Lost 3Next: at Seattle
They say keep your friends close, but your divisional rivals closer.
With that in mind, each week Giants.com takes a look at the latest news and happenings around the NFC East:
Philadelphia Eagles (6-2, 2-0 NFC East)
Week 9: W, 31-21 at Houston *Streak:Won 1 Next: vs. Carolina (Mon. night)*
- Mark Sanchez replaced starting quarterback Nick Foles, who injured his left shoulder late in the first quarter. Head coach Chip Kelly said the day after the game that Foles has a "crack" in his clavicle and is expected to miss time.
- In relief, Sanchez was 15 of 22 for 202 yards and two touchdowns with two interceptions.
- The Eagles placed middle linebacker DeMeco Ryans on injured reserve after suffering an ankle injury in Sunday's victory. Meanwhile, safety Nate Allen sat out with a hamstring injury. Running back Darren Sproles (knee) returned for his first game since Week 6 against the Giants.
Dallas Cowboys (6-3, 1-1 NFC East)
Week 9: L, 28-17 vs. Arizona *Streak:Lost 2 Next: at Jacksonville (London)*
Quarterback Tony Romo sat out with a back injury and was replaced by Brandon Weeden, who was 18 of 33 for 183 yards, a touchdown and a pair of interceptions.
- After participating in a walk-through, Romo told reporters on Tuesday in London that he is improving and hopes to be ready for Sunday's game at Wembley Stadium, according to DallasCowboys.com. "We're just taking it day by day," Romo said, according to the official team site. "Obviously, if you couldn't walk through, you'll probably struggle getting ready for practice. It continues to get a little better incrementally each day. You just reassess it every day."
- NFL leading rusher DeMarco Murray's record streak of eight straight 100-yard games to start the season came to an end against a Cardinals defense that hasn't allowed a 100-yard rusher in 18 games.
New York Giants (3-5, 1-2 NFC East)
Week 9: L, 40-24 vs. Indianapolis (Mon. night) *Streak:Lost 3 Next: at Seattle*
During a special halftime ceremony on Monday night, Michael Strahan received his Pro Football Hall of Fame ring as he was joined by fellow Giants Hall of Famers Frank Gifford, Harry Carson and Lawrence Taylor in addition to 35 former teammates. * The Giants' already-depleted cornerbacks corps suffered a significant loss when Prince Amukamara tore his biceps in the second quarter, an injury that is expected to sideline him for the remainder of the season. Rookie left guard Weston Richburg also had to leave the game with an ankle injury, writes Giants.com's Michael Eisen. * The Colts' 40 points were the most scored by a Giants opponent since Denver's total in a 41-23 victory in MetLife on Sept. 15, 2013.
Washington Redskins (3-6, 1-2 NFC East)
Week 9: L, 29-26 at Minnesota *Streak:Lost 1 Next: BYE*
24 photos that tell the story of Monday nights's loss to the Colts
DE Jason Pierre-Paul stretches before the Giants' prime-time matchup with the Indianapolis Colts on Monday Night Football. VIEW PREGAME PHOTOS
The defensive line huddles during pregame warmups at MetLife Stadium. VIEW PREGAME PHOTOS
The New York Giants take the field in front of their home crowd for the first time since Week 5. VIEW GAMEDAY PHOTOS
Adam Vinatieri puts the Colts on the board first with a 48-yard field goal with 7:07 remaining in the first quarter. WATCH HIGHLIGHTS
The Colts force rookie running back Andre Williams to fumble, but offensive tackle Justin Pugh is there to recover it and prevent the turnover.
Andrew Luck hits tight end Coby Fleener for a 32-yard touchdown and a 10-0 Indianapolis lead. WATCH HIGHLIGHT
Looking to respond, Eli Manning drives the Giants into Indianapolis territory, beginning with a 26-yard catch-and-run by running back Peyton Hillis. WATCH HIGHLIGHTS
Rookie wide receiver begins his 156-yard day with a 19-yard catch over the middle from Manning. WATCH HIGHLIGHTS
In his first attempt since Week 5, Josh Brown puts the Giants on the board with a 38-yard field goal. WATCH HIGHLIGHTS
Luck and the Colts respond with their own scoring drive, propelled by a 27-yard gain from wide receiver T.Y. Hilton into Giants territory. WATCH HIGHLIGHTS
Vinatieri makes his second of four field goals on the night with a 31-yarder to push the Colts' lead back to 10 points with 3:32 to play in the first half. WATCH HIGHLIGHTS
After the Colts tacked on another field goal and got the ball back before the break, defensive end Robert Ayers strip-sacks Luck but the quarterback is able to recover. Indianapolis heads into halftime with a 16-3 lead. WATCH ROBERT AYERS HIGHLIGHTS
During a special halftime ceremony, Michael Strahan receives his Class of 2014 Pro Football hall of Fame ring, making his way through a tunnel of former Giants legends and Hall of Famers gathered on the field at MetLife Stadium. WATCH HALFTIME CEREMONY
On the first drive of the second half, Luck finds Hilton for a 31-yard score. WATCH HIGHLIGHT
Manning and Beckham hook up for a 59-yard catch-and-run for the Giants' longest play of the night. WATCH HIGHLIGHT
After Williams takes a short pass 24 yards deep into Colts territory, he finishes off the drive with a one-yard touchdown run. WATCH HIGHLIGHT
The Colts respond with a 40-yard touchdown by wide receiver Reggie Wayne. WATCH HIGHLIGHT
The Giants are unable to keep pace as Manning gets sacked and fumbles the ball, which the Colts recover. WATCH HIGHLIGHT
Two plays later, Luck hits tight end Dwayne Allen for a two-yard touchdown and a 27-point Colts lead. WATCH HIGHLIGHT
Vinatieri tacks on his fourth and final field goal from 43 yards. WATCH GAME HIGHLIGHTS
Manning is sacked and fumbles again, but this time the Giants are able to recover and maintain possession. WATCH GAME HIGHLIGHTS
Manning hits Larry Donnell for a five-yard touchdown, the tight end's fifth score of the season. WATCH LARRY DONNELL TD
Manning throws his second of two touchdowns to wide receiver Corey Washington from one yard out. WATCH COREY WASHINGTON'S FIRST TD
The New York Giants drop to 3-5 on the season with a 40-24 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. WATCH HIGHLIGHTS
After missing seven weeks due to a dislocated ankle, quarterback Robert Griffin III made his return, completing 18 of 28 passes for 251 yards and a touchdown with one interception.
- The Washington Redskins players, coaches and team personnel arrived safely for their game in Minnesota after their buses collided on the way to TCF Bank Stadium, according to Redskins.com. No players, coaches, or staff members were seriously hurt in the accident, which occurred near the stadium.
- Griffin was sacked five times Sunday (one shy of a career high), three of which came on consecutive plays in the third quarter.
