The NFC East is proving to be the best division in the NFL. It has the reigning Super Bowl Champs, the NY Giants. It has the team that a lot of people were saying is the favorite to win it this year in the Dallas Cowboys. Donavon McNabb and the Eagles are playing great ball, although they do have a 2-2 record. And how about those 'Skins?

Let me explain why I am picking the Washington Redskins to win this division. First, I don't think there is any way that the Giants will win the division. Sure they are undefeated. And they did beat Washington week 1. They blew out St. Louis in week 2. But they struggled at home against the Bengals. In my opinion, last year the stars aligned perfectly for them. They don't have a shot to repeat that this season. Their defense is nothing special. Plaxico is already causing some trouble. Remember this is the same Eli Manning who threw 20 interceptions last year. Not exactly what you would normally expect from a Super Bowl contending team. In my eyes they are the third best team in their own division, at best.

Now let's talk about the Eagles. McNabb is finally healthy and it is showing. He is playing at such a high level and it is fun to watch. He had been plagued by various injuries for the past three seasons and many thought that he was finished. There were the off-season reports of him being traded to his hometown Chicago Bears. But Reid decided to stick with him and the results so far have been great. His top receiver from last season, Kevin Cutis, will be back very soon too. That will only help Donovan and this offense. McNabb doesn't seem to mind who he throws the ball to though, as long as they catch it. Donavan has grown fond of rookie DeSean Jackson. Jackson sure has been a very nice surprise. He looks to be the playmaker the Eagles have been looking for. He is a very dynamic speedster on the outside. All they need is a healthy Brian Westbrook, because this offense really does revolve around him. But I do get the feeling that injuries may continue to hold them back and they will lose some games that they shouldn't. Just like they did last week against the Bears.

The Cowboys are the cream of the crop. This team is built to win now. They have their star quarterback, Tony Romo. There are so many weapons on this offense. There is outspoken T.O., the top tight end in the game in Jason Whitten and touchdown machine Marion Barber. They also have spark plug rookie Felix Jones who offers a great change of pace. I believe their were 13 Pro Bowlers on the Cowboys last season alone. That was more than the Patriots! Somehow, with so much talent on both sides of the ball this team can not win a big game when it matters. From Romo botching the hold in the playoffs in 2006 to getting knocked out by the Giants last year. I believe that this will haunt them again. The Redskins ran right at them last week and hit 'em in the mouth. Other teams will try to follow that gameplan. Don't get me wrong, the Cowboys are still one of the elite teams in the NFL but they will fold under pressure once again. Similar to the New York Mets in baseball.

So here we are with the Washington Redskins. They have improved immensely every week. Jason Campbell seems to be grasping Zorn's new offense really well. He is scanning the field and making plays downfield to both Santana Moss and Randel El. Campbell is really looking comfortable in the pocket and is also now changing play at the line. Through four games he has yet to throw an interception. Chris Cooley is also proving to be as reliable as always. I think that he is the most underrated tight end's in the NFL. He can really do it all and flies under the radar. Clinton Portis is playing like he is 23 years old again. I am not sure when the wheels will ever fall off for guy? Portis is in his 7th NFL season out of Miami and has been a true workhorse. As long as Portis remains this effective and continues to run hard, this offense will be more than fine. The passing game/play action passes all revolve around their efficient running game. The defense has also been solid. They have played four teams with good offenses, Giants, Cards, Saints and Cowboys, and has fared really well. I believe this is the year for the Skins to win this division. The defense will continue to play well and keep the team in games. And this offense will also keep getting better. Jim Zorn has the team going in the right direction. They play in Philly this week and then 3 very winnable games. Can anyone say 7-1?