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Who Will Win NFC East: Experts Break Down Each Team's Case
NFC East teams battle for division title with Giants leading, Cowboys and Commanders in contention.
In brief
NFC East teams battle for division title with Giants leading, Cowboys and Commanders in contention. The New York Giants lead the NFC East at 3-2-1 with J.J. McCarthy as their new quarterback, while the Washington Commanders, Dallas Cowboys, and Philadelphia Eagles all have 2-4 records. Originally reported by CBS…
NFC East Division Standings
The NFC East has been the most disappointing division over six weeks with back-to-back winless weeks for at least four teams.
Philadelphia Eagles 2-4
The Eagles lost quarterback Jalen Hurts for the remainder of the season after blood clots were discovered in his lungs.
Dallas Cowboys 2-4
The Cowboys have the most talented offense in the division but their defense ranks third-worst in the NFL.
Washington Commanders 1-4-1
The Commanders are a sleeper team with rookie Jayden Daniels leading them to the NFC Championship game as a rookie.
New York Giants 3-2-1
The Giants lead the NFC East at 3-2-1 with Jameis Winston stepping in after Jaxson Dart's season-ending knee injury.
Giants Trade for J.J. McCarthy
The Giants traded for J.J. McCarthy, who is on the verge of taking over the offense.
Cowboys' Offensive Strength
The Cowboys' offense has slumped in consecutive prime-time defeats but is just a few subtle tweaks away from hitting its stride.
Cowboys' Defense Improvement
The Cowboys' defense has shown some signs of relative improvement over the last two weeks.
Commanders' Recent Success
The Commanders beat the reigning Super Bowl champion Seahawks while forcing three turnovers.
Commanders' Fourth Quarter Performance
The Commanders outscored the 49ers 14-0 in the fourth quarter while outgaining them 201 yards to 7.
Commanders' Offensive Potential
Rookie Sonny Styles and Frankie Luvu are ascending talents with potential to impact the offense.
Eagles' Trade Deadline Strategy
The Eagles are selling parts to retool for the trade deadline after a four-game losing skid and Jalen Hurts being sidelined.
Giants' Offensive Plan
The Giants' offense could look more like it did with Jaxson Dart under center if John Harbaugh commits to J.J. McCarthy.
Commanders' Division Title Case
The Commanders are expected to win the NFC East with their recent success and potential offensive players.
The takeaway
The New York Giants lead the NFC East at 3-2-1 with J.J. McCarthy as their new quarterback, while the Washington Commanders, Dallas Cowboys, and Philadelphia Eagles all have 2-4 records.
