While Thursday night's matchup between the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles may not seem like an exciting one on paper, it will be a pivotal battle in relation to the NFC playoff race. The Giants and Eagles have just two wins between them, but the winner will, at worst, be temporarily tied for the lead in the NFC East.
The Dallas Cowboys, who sit at 2-4, currently own first place in the woeful division.
The bottom line is that while the Week 7 opener might not appeal to every casual fan, there's a lot on the line and there are plenty of reasons for the national audience to tune in.