New York Giants aim for NFC East lead against Washington Commanders
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 9:55 AM
Last updated Oct 10, 2026

The New York Giants face the Washington Commanders on Sunday, October 10, with a chance to take control of the NFC East. The Giants, 3-1, could widen their division lead to two games with a win, combined with a loss by the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles, currently at 2-2, are dealing with multiple injuries, including to key players Saquon Barkley and Dallas Goedert. The Commanders will have quarterback Jayden Daniels playing with a brace due to a dislocated elbow, highlighting their injury struggles as well. A victory for the Giants would put their record at 4-1 and improve their division standing to 2-0.
- •Giants enter the game with a 3-1 record.
- •Commanders list 23 players on their injury report.
- •Eagles face a strong Jaguars team in London.
- •Giants have not won the NFC East since 2011.
- •A win would put the Giants at 4-1 overall.
- 9:55 AMYahoo Sports — New York Giants have huge opportunity to take control of NFC East
"The New York Giants will enter Sunday with an unexpected opportunity to gain complete control of the NFC East.
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