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All-or-nothing as Cowboys and Bears navigate divisional showdowns

The NFL couldn’t have scripted it much better heading into the last week of the regular season.

All-or-nothing as Cowboys and Bears navigate divisional showdowns

Tue, 24 Dec, 2013 - 00:00

The play-off picture is only a little clearer after this past weekend’s action and next Sunday two divisional showdowns between big name rivals will have all-or-nothing themes.

The Dallas Cowboys produced a much-needed comeback at Washington to ensure their Week 17 home clash against the Philadelphia Eagles would have as its prize a post season berth.

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