Here's a look at the Eagles, Cowboys, and Redskins following the fifth week of the NFL Season:
Philadelphia Eagles (2-3)
- Philadelphia lost a close one, 23-21, to Minnesota on Sunday.
- Quarterback Carson Wentz went 24-of-35 for 311 yards and two touchdowns while tight end Zach Ertz led all recievers with 10 catches for 110 yards and a touchdown.
- Jay Ajayi was placed on injured reserve following the game as he suffered a torn ACL. The Eagles claimed defensive tackle T.Y. McGill off waivers from the Chargers.
- Inactives for the game included RB Darren Sproles, OT Jordan Mailata, OT Matt Pryor, QB Nate Sudfeld, DE Derek Barnett, OG Chance Warmack, and DT Haloti Ngata.
- The Eagles take on the Giants at MetLife Stadium Thursday night at 8:20 p.m.
View the starters for Thursday Night's game against Philadelphia
QB Carson Wentz
LT Jason Peters
LG Stefen Wisniew
C Jason Kelce
RG Brandon Brooks
RT Lane Johnson
WR Kamar Aiken
TE Zach Ertz
WR Alshon Jeffrey
WR Nelson Agholor
RB Darren Sproles
DE Derek Barnett
DE Brandon Graham
DT Haloti Ngata
DT Fletcher Cox
LB Nigel Bradham
LB Jordan Hicks
LB Kamu Grugier-Hill
CB Ronald Darby
S Malcolm Jenkins
S Corey Graham
K Jake Elliott
P Cameron Johnston
Dallas Cowboys (2-3)
- Dallas fell to Houston in the battle for Texas, 19-16, in overtime.
- Quarterback Dak Prescott struggled in the game throwing 18-of-29 for 208 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions. The Cowboys were only able to get 98 yards on the ground
- Cornerback Chidobe Awuzie left Sundays matchup with an ankle injury while linebacker Joe Thomas also left with a foot injury. The latter of the two will look to miss some time.
- Before the game on Sunday, the Cowboys placed center Travis Frederick on the non-football illness list (Guillain-Barré syndrome) and wide receiver Terrance Williams on injured reserve (foot injury).
- Inactives for the game included DT Maliek Collins, DT David Irving, LB Sean Lee, TE Dalton Schultz, OG Xavier Su'a-Filo, and QB Mike White.
- The Cowboys return home on Sunday to take on the Jaguars at 4:25 p.m.
Washington Redskins (2-2)
- Following a 43-19 loss to New Orleans, Washington still sits atop of the NFC East by half a game.
- Alex Smith struggled, going 23-of-39 for 275 yards and an interception, but rushed for a touchdown. The Redskins were only able to get 39 yards on the ground, but had two rushing touchdowns.
- In the game, running back Adrian Peterson left with a shoulder strain and running back Chris Thompson left with a rib injury.
- Inactives for the game included WR Josh Doctson, S Try Apke, RB Samaje Perine, CB Adonis Alexander, T Geron Christian Sr., LG Shawn Lauvao, and DL Caleb Brantley.
- The Redskins will return home on Sunday to take on the Panthers at 1 p.m.
