NFC East Standings: Eagles Lead Tight Division Race

What “NFC East standings” Means

The phrase “NFC East standings” describes the current rankings of the four NFC East teams—Eagles, Cowboys, Commanders and Giants—based on their win–loss–tie records during the NFL regular season. These standings are updated weekly and determine which team wins the division and how NFC playoff seeding shakes out.

In the latest table, the Philadelphia Eagles lead the division at 8-4, followed by the Dallas Cowboys at 6-6-1, with Washington (3-10) and New York (2-11) occupying the bottom spots. Because the NFC East is often tightly contested, every divisional matchup can significantly alter these positions and the path to the postseason.

Current NFC East Division Race

Philadelphia’s 8-4 record gives the Eagles a valuable cushion in the division race, supported by strong results in NFC play and within the division itself. Their remaining schedule still includes key conference opponents, meaning any slip could quickly narrow the gap and invite pressure from Dallas.

The Cowboys, at 6-6-1, remain firmly in contention for both the NFC East title and a wild-card berth. With crucial divisional games still ahead, Dallas can tighten the race by winning head-to-head matchups and improving its conference record, which are critical tiebreakers in close playoff scenarios.

How the NFC East Standings Shape the Playoff Picture

The NFC East champion secures an automatic playoff berth and a home game, so the top spot carries far more weight than a wild-card entry. If the Eagles maintain their lead, they are positioned to host a postseason game, while a strong finish from the Cowboys could either steal the division or solidify their wild-card chances against other NFC contenders.

For Washington and New York, the current standings point more toward long-term planning than immediate playoff hopes, but their remaining games still matter to the division. Upsets over the Eagles or Cowboys could shift tiebreakers, alter seeding and potentially decide whether the NFC East sends one or multiple teams into the postseason.