NFC East teams struggle in Week 5 impacting head coaches' futures
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 11:24 PM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026
All four NFC East teams faced challenges in Week 5, with the Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles, New York Giants, and Washington Commanders suffering disappointing outcomes. The Cowboys lost at home to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while the Eagles fell to the Jacksonville Jaguars in the final seconds. The Giants and Commanders played to a tie, with Washington squandering a 14-point lead. Head coaches Dan Quinn, Nick Sirianni, and Brian Schottenheimer are all under scrutiny following these results, with Quinn's position seen as particularly vulnerable. The ramifications of these games could influence coaching decisions moving forward.
- •Cowboys lose to Buccaneers, dropping to 2-3 in their season.
- •Eagles allow late field goal to Jaguars, marking a painful loss.
- •Giants and Commanders finish with a 14-14 tie after overtime.
- •Quinn admits responsibility for missed opportunities in Commanders' tie.
- •Sirianni faces criticism over Eagles' late-game decisions.
- 11:24 PMYahoo Sports — How a nightmare week in the NFC East impacts all four head coaches
"The Giants, Commanders, Eagles and Cowboys all had a tough week.
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