This division has been the most disappointing over six weeks and has just become the first division ever to feature back-to-back winless weeks with at least four games played. We even had two division rivals play each other, and they TIED. The Philadelphia Eagles are 2-4, and unfortunately, just lost quarterback Jalen Hurts for what looks like the remainder of the season after blood clots were discovered in his lungs.
The Dallas Cowboys were a hot pick to win the NFC East this year with the additions they made on defense, which included new coordinator Christian Parker. However, Dallas is also 2-4, and this defense still ranks third-worst in the NFL. The Washington Commanders were a sleeper to some.
Jayden Daniels was back healthy, and he led this Commanders team to the NFC Championship game as a rookie. But Washington resides in fourth place at 1-4-1. Then there are the New York Giants, who lead the NFC East at 3-2-1.
Jaxson Dart, unfortunately, went down with a season-ending knee injury in Week 2, so in stepped Jameis Winston. However, the Giants also traded for J.J. McCarthy, who is on the verge of taking over the offense.
So, which one of these four teams is going to win the division and host a playoff game? Our panel of four writers made their case for each squad. SportsLine's chances to win division: 27% Yes, the Dallas Cowboys' offense has slumped in consecutive primetime defeats the last two weeks, but that unit is just a few subtle tweaks -- more motion, more under-center looks, and more play-action passing -- away from hitting its stride.
The Cowboys have by far the most talented offense in the division, featuring Dak Prescott, Javonte Williams, CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens and a young, ascending offensive line. Sure, their defense continues to have problems, but that unit has shown some signs of relative improvement, by their low standards, the last two weeks. If Brian Schottenheimer can tighten up his scheme, there is no reason why Prescott and company can't just outscore the Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Commanders and the New York Giants.
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