Giants Lead NFC East as Cowboys Fall to Buccaneers

The New York Giants hold first place in the NFC East after five weeks of the 2026 NFL season, while the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles have fallen to 2-3. According to standings reported by Yahoo Sports on Oct. 11, the division remains tightly contested after a series of disappointing results, including Dallas' loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The Giants lead the division with a 3-1-1 record after Sunday's tie against the Washington Commanders, who sit fourth at 1-3-1. Both teams had opportunities to win with field goals but failed to convert, leaving New York atop the standings.

The Eagles and Cowboys are tied for second place, each with two wins and three losses. Philadelphia lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars in London on a game-winning field goal, while Dallas fell to Tampa Bay on Thursday night.

The Buccaneers entered the Dallas game with an 0-4 record and started their backup quarterback, according to Yahoo Sports. The defeat left the Cowboys with a .400 winning percentage, matching Philadelphia's mark through five weeks.

The current NFC East standings reflect the records published by Yahoo Sports on Oct. 11, 2026.

The Giants will host the New Orleans Saints in Week 6. New Orleans enters the matchup with a 1-4 record, giving New York an opportunity to strengthen its position at the top of the division.

Washington faces a tougher challenge against the undefeated San Francisco 49ers, who are 4-0. The Commanders will travel to San Francisco for a Monday night game.

Philadelphia returns home to play the Carolina Panthers, who have a 2-2 record. Dallas is scheduled to visit the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field next Sunday night, facing former teammate Micah Parsons and a Green Bay team that stands at 3-2.