# NFL nightmare: Six-win team could win NFC East

> Commanders beat Giants to make NFC East with six wins.
- Title: NFL nightmare: Six-win team could win NFC East · CBS Sports
- Summary: Commanders beat Giants to make NFC East with six wins. A six-win Washington Commanders team could win the NFC East division by beating the Giants, the first…
- Keywords: nfc east, washington commanders, new york giants, cowboys, playoffs, six wins, nfl division, CBS Sports
- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nfl/news/how-a-six-win-nfc-east-team-could-end-up-making-the-playoffs-commanders-giants
- Published: 2026-11-12T17:20:02+00:00
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- Topics: nfc east, washington commanders, new york giants, cowboys, playoffs, six wins, nfl division, sports
## NFC East showdown
The New York Giants host the Washington Commanders in an NFC East game Thursday night.
## Commanders' current standing
Washington sits at 2-5-1, two games back of the Giants (5-2-1).
## Six-win scenario
A six-win team could win the NFC East, the first time in NFL history.
## Commanders' schedule
Commanders beat Giants, then Cardinals, Titans, and drop four straight before facing Cowboys.
## Giants' schedule
Giants lose to Giants, Jaguars, Colts, 49ers, Seahawks, Browns, and Lions.
## Cowboys' schedule
Cowboys lose to 49ers, Titans, Seahawks, Rams, and Jaguars before facing Giants.
## Playoff implications
Six-win Commanders win NFC East, host wild-card game, and face two-win team.
## Key takeaway

A six-win Washington Commanders team could win the NFC East division by beating the Giants, the first time an NFL team has won its division with six wins.