NFL NFC East Standings 2026
NFC East standings for the 2026 NFL season. The New York Giants lead the division at 4-2-1.
The Philadelphia Eagles sit two games back. Inside the division, the records so far are the Giants 1-0-1, the Eagles 1-0, the Cowboys 1-1 and the Commanders 0-2-1. The Giants have the best point differential in the division at +2.
One of the four teams is in playoff position today, the Giants at No. 3. The Eagles are the defending champions after winning the NFC East at 11-6 in 2025. The Giants magic number to clinch the NFC East is 10.
| # | Team | W | L | T | PCT | GB | HOME | AWAY | DIV | CONF | PF | PA | DIFF | STRK | L5 | PROJ | MAGIC | NEXT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  New York GiantsNYG |
4 | 2 | 1 | .643 | - | 3-1 | 1-1-1 | 1-0-1 | 2-2-1 | 163 | 161 | +2 | W1 | 3-1-1 | 10 | 10 | @ PHI Sun 11/8 |
| 2 |  Philadelphia EaglesPHI |
2 | 4 | 0 | .333 | 2 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 1-0 | 1-3 | 106 | 137 | -31 | L4 | 1-4 | 6 | E10 | vs DAL Mon 10/26 |
| 3 |  Dallas CowboysDAL |
2 | 4 | 0 | .333 | 2 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 1-1 | 1-3 | 151 | 159 | -8 | L2 | 2-3 | 6 | E10 | @ PHI Mon 10/26 |
| 4 |  Washington CommandersWAS |
1 | 4 | 1 | .250 | 2.5 | 1-1-1 | 0-3 | 0-2-1 | 1-3-1 | 132 | 172 | -40 | L1 | 1-3-1 | 3 | E9 | vs PHI Sun 11/1 |
- #
- Place in division
- W
- Wins
- L
- Losses
- T
- Ties
- PCT
- Winning percentage
- GB
- Games behind division leader
- HOME
- Home record
- AWAY
- Away record
- DIV
- Division record
- CONF
- Conference record
- PF
- Points for
- PA
- Points against
- DIFF
- Point differential
- STRK
- Current streak
- L5
- Last 5 games
- PROJ
- Projected final wins at the current rate
- MAGIC
- Magic number: any combination of leader wins and second-place losses that clinches the division (E = elimination number; 0 = out of the division race)
- NEXT
- Next game
- x
- Clinched playoff berth
- y
- Clinched wild card
- z
- Clinched division
- *
- Clinched division and home-field advantage
- e
- Eliminated from playoff contention
- ▲ ▼
- Moved up or down since the last games
- Playoff cutoff (conference view)
Standings are updated with the completion of each game. Ties count as half a win. Clinch tags use wins-only maths and appear once a spot is mathematically settled.
NFC East clinch watch
Giants4-2-1Magic number10Eagles2-4 · 2 GBElimination number10Cowboys2-4 · 2 GBElimination number10Commanders1-4-1 · 2.5 GBElimination number9Magic number = any combination of leader wins and second-place losses that clinches the division. Elimination number = how much a chaser can still lose before the title is out of reach.
NFC East Teams
New York Giants4-2-1 · NFC No. 3Next: @ Eagles, Sun, Nov 8 1:00 PMPhiladelphia Eagles2-4 · NFC No. 11Next: vs Cowboys, Mon, Oct 26 8:15 PMDallas Cowboys2-4 · NFC No. 12Next: @ Eagles, Mon, Oct 26 8:15 PMWashington Commanders1-4-1 · NFC No. 16Next: vs Eagles, Sun, Nov 1 8:20 PMNFC East Games
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Recent NFC East Champions
Philadelphia Eagles11-6 · +542024Philadelphia Eagles14-3 · +1602023Dallas Cowboys12-5 · +1942022Philadelphia Eagles14-3 · +1332021Dallas Cowboys12-5 · +172NFC East title history
Since 2021 the NFC East has been won by 2 different teams. The Philadelphia Eagles have the most titles in that span with 3. The strongest champion was the Eagles in 2024 at 14-3.
A division title is worth a home playoff game: every division winner is seeded 1 to 4 regardless of record.
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NFC East FAQ
Who is leading the NFC East?
The New York Giants. They are 4-2-1 as of October 26.
Which teams are in the NFC East?
The New York Giants, the Philadelphia Eagles, the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Commanders.
How far back is second place in the NFC East?
The Philadelphia Eagles trail the New York Giants by two games.
How many NFC East teams are in playoff position?
One as of October 26: the Giants at No. 3.
When is the next NFC East game?
Cowboys at Eagles on Monday, October 26, Week 7.
Who won the NFC East last season?
The Philadelphia Eagles, at 11-6 in 2025.
Who has won the NFC East most often recently?
The Philadelphia Eagles, with 3 titles in the last 5 seasons.
How is the NFC East winner decided?
Best winning percentage over the regular season. If two teams tie, head-to-head record decides first, then division record, then record in common games and conference record.
Does the NFC East winner make the playoffs?
Yes. Every division winner is seeded 1 to 4 in its conference, regardless of record, and hosts a Wild Card game unless it is the No. 1 seed.
What does GB mean?
Games behind the division leader. A half game means the teams have played a different number of games.
Updated · last result change Oct 25