Well, that is certainly going to change things for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2026 season after watching what the Washington Commanders did to the New York Giants in Week 10.
The Commanders went on the road in a short week and saw quarterback Jayden Daniels lead a game-winning drive. Daniels connected with Stefon Diggs for a score with 57 seconds left, and then Giants quarterback J.J. McCarthy threw a game-sealing interception, giving Washington a 24-21 win.
That game certainly changes things in the NFC East, and it might give everyone in it a fighting chance to catch up to the Giants and win it. Yes, that even includes the Eagles, who have a fan base ready to tank for a top-five pick, but might have to hold out for a bit.
How the Eagles stack up in the NFC East after Commanders' win over the Giants
Let's take a look at what the NFC East division standings look like after Washington pulled off that upset win over New York.
1. New York Giants 5-3-1
2. Dallas Cowboys 4-5
3. Washington Commanders 3-5-1
4. Philadelphia Eagles 2-7
This win meant more to the Cowboys than to anyone else, as they continue to be the division favorites. Dallas has had a rough stretch of games lately, losing three of their last four, but still managed to stay in the conversation.
Washington has worked their way into the conversation about saving their season from disaster. The Commanders have tied and beaten the Giants, which could give them a leg up in the division as the season winds down.
New York took a major hit in the division, but still hold a two-game lead over the Cowboys, so they haven't completely lost hope. Still, losing a divisional game at home is a tough look, and they'll have over a week to sit with it.
Do the Eagles legitimately have a shot at winning the NFC East in 2026?
That leaves the Eagles and how this works for them in the division. The bad news is that the Eagles are 1-3 in the NFC East and have lost three straight games against them. They still have to play the Cowboys and Giants one more time before the season ends.
Things don't look as good for the Eagles, even though the Giants' loss benefits everyone. Philly is facing different challenges than everyone else in the division, including injuries and three different starting quarterbacks, with the Giants' loss and Jalen Hurts being the only ones with legitimate experience.
The Eagles have appeared to be on the heels of completely tanking the season based on the moves they have made. A quarterback change was kind of the first sign of it, as they went with Joe Milton III over Tanner McKee. Another is the two trades the Eagles made, moving Cam Jurgens to the Baltimore Ravens and Jordan Davis to the Jacksonville Jaguars for a first-round pick and two second-round picks.
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Technically, the Eagles just can't completely fold on the season, as they have a fighter's chance to win the NFC East. It might be a case where the Commanders bought the Eagles another week before they can completely lose hope and officially start tanking.
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