2021 NFL Schedule: 3 key games for every NFC team in the regular season

Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys

Dallas Cowboys

The return of star NFL quarterback Dak Prescott should boost the Cowboys this season. Anything short of the playoffs will be considered a failure by Jerry Jones and the Cowboys management.

Here are three key games for Dallas this NFL season:

Week 3 - Monday, September 27, Philadelphia Eagles, 8.15 PM ET, ESPN

This Monday Night Football clash at Jerry World could be an early opportunity for the Cowboys to stamp their authority in the NFC East division.

Week 12 - Thursday, November 25, Las Vegas Raiders, 4.30 PM ET, FOX

The NFL Thanksgiving fixture at home against the Raiders will be a big game for Dallas. They have disappointed recently on the national holiday and will look to make a statement in front of their home fans.

Week 15 - Sunday, December 19, New York Giants, 1 PM ET, FOX

The Cowboys travel to the Big Apple in Week 15 in a big NFC East clash. The Giants will likely be an improved lot from last year, so this game could decide the division.

Washington Football Team

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera will do his best to propel another unlikely playoff berth for his team this season. Veteran NFL QB Ryan Fitzpatrick takes over the offense in what should be an interesting year in the nation’s capital.

Week 1 - Sunday, September 12, Los Angeles Chargers, 1 PM ET, CBS

The first-up game for the WFT will be a key one. The young NFC East team needs to get off to a good start, and this game would present the perfect opportunity to do so.

Week 12 - Monday, November 29, Seattle Seahawks, 8.15 PM ET, ESPN

The Seahawks come to Washington for a Week-12 MNF clash. This game will be a chance for Washington to show a national NFL audience that they are in the race for the NFC playoffs.

Week 18 - Sunday, January 9, New York Giants, 1 PM ET, FOX

The last game of the NFL regular season will see the WFT visit division rivals, the New York Giants. This could be a crucial game to decide the winner of the NFC East.

Philadelphia Eagles

A lot of changes were made this NFL off-season in Philadelphia. The Eagles will start the season with a new head coach and second-year QB in Jalen Hurts.

Here are three crucial games for the Eagles this season:

Week 3 - Monday, September 27, Dallas Cowboys, 8.15 PM ET, ESPN

The Monday Night Football clash at Jerry World will show if the Eagles are real contenders for the NFC East title.

Week 8 - Sunday, October 31, Detroit Lions, 1 PM ET, FOX

The Week 8 road trip to Detroit looks like another very winnable away game for the Eagles. If they can take care of business in Detroit, they will likely be on track to make a playoff run.

Week - 16 - Sunday, December 26, New York Giants, 1 PM ET, FOX

A crucial home game against NFC East rivals, the New York Giants, would be a must-win late-season clash for the Eagles.

New York Giants

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The New York Football Giants spent big in the off-season, bringing in several free agents. They would expect a big leap in play from their starting quarterback Daniel Jones to help them reach the playoffs.

Here are three key games for the Giants this NFL season:

Week 1 - Sunday, September 12, Denver Broncos, 4.25 PM ET, FOX

The Giants host the Broncos in Week 1 and will look to start their campaign with a win. The Broncos' QB situation is not good, so the New York team should fancy their chances of winning this game.

Week 7 - Sunday, October 24, Carolina Panthers, 1 PM ET, FOX

Another NFL home game that the Giants need to win if they are to push for a playoff berth.

Week 18 - Sunday, January 9, Washington Football Team, 1 PM ET, FOX

The last game of the NFL regular season will see division rivals, the WFT, visit New York. This could be a crucial game to decide the winner of the NFC East.