NFC East struggles as all teams remain winless in Week 5
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 4:10 AM
Last updated Oct 13, 2026
All four NFC East teams failed to secure a victory during Week 5 of the NFL season. The Dallas Cowboys, Washington Commanders, New York Giants, and Philadelphia Eagles each faced disappointing outcomes, highlighted by a tie between the Giants and Commanders. The Giants are currently leading the division with a 3-1-1 record, yet they have struggled against weak competition. The Cowboys rank highest among the division teams in DVOA but have shown inconsistency, particularly on defense. With playoffs spots mandated for division winners, the path forward looks challenging for all teams involved.
- •NFC East has one team above.500 after Week 5.
- •Giants and Commanders ended in a tie due to late-game errors.
- •Cowboys rank 20th in DVOA; defense is weak.
- •Eagles' victories have come against struggling teams.
- •Division winner may finish under.500 after the regular season.
- 4:10 AMYahoo Sports — NFL Power Rankings entering Week 6: Someone has to win NFC East among disappointing Cowboys, Commanders, Giants and Eagles
- 4:10 AMYahoo Sports — NFL Power Rankings entering Week 5: Someone has to win NFC East among disappointing Cowboys, Commanders, Giants and Eagles
"The entire NFC East had a miserable Week 5. But someone has to win that division, even if none those teams are good.
"The entire NFC East had a miserable Week 5.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 13, 2026, 4:10 AMNFL Power Rankings entering Week 6: Someone has to win NFC East among disappointing Cowboys, Commanders, Giants and Eagles
The entire NFC East had a miserable Week 5. But someone has to win that division, even if none those teams are good.
- Yahoo SportsOct 13, 2026, 4:10 AMNFL Power Rankings entering Week 5: Someone has to win NFC East among disappointing Cowboys, Commanders, Giants and Eagles
The entire NFC East had a miserable Week 5.
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