NFC East makes unwanted history as first division ever to go winless in consecutive weeks

NFC Least? The division is 0-6-2 since Week 5

By Garrett Podell · Packernet

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 3:51 AM

Key Things to Know

The NFC East is the first NFL division to go winless in consecutive weeks with four-plus games played.
The four NFC East teams combined for a 0-6-2 record across Weeks 5 and 6.
The Dallas Cowboys suffered back-to-back losses to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Green Bay Packers.

The Story in 60 Seconds

The NFC East became the first division in NFL history to go winless across consecutive weeks with four or more games played. Following Weeks 5 and 6, the division's four teams combined for an 0-6-2 record. Struggles across the board contributed to the slump, including two consecutive losses for the Dallas Cowboys and two straight defeats for the Philadelphia Eagles.

The New York Giants and Washington Commanders tied 27-27 in Week 5 before both suffering defeats in Week 6. Despite the historic collective drought and multiple key injuries throughout the division, the Dallas Cowboys remain betting favorites to capture the NFC East title entering Week 7.

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