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Giants leap to clear favorite status to win the NFC East after Cowboys collapse

Even on a bye week, the Giants' outlook has improved dramatically.

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 6:33 PM
Giants leap to clear favorite status to win the NFC East after Cowboys collapse
Key Things to Know
  • The New York Giants shifted to -155 betting favorites to win the NFC East following a Dallas Cowboys loss.
  • The Cowboys blew a late lead against Gardner Minshew and the Arizona Cardinals despite being seven-point favorites.
  • The Giants hold a 4-2-1 record and maintain an early tiebreaker over Dallas from their Week 1 victory.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The New York Giants have emerged as clear favorites to win the NFC East, shifting from +170 to -155 odds on BetMGM during their bye week. This shift followed a late collapse by the Dallas Cowboys, who were upset by Gardner Minshew and the Arizona Cardinals despite entering Sunday as seven-point favorites.

New York currently holds a 4-2-1 record and possesses an early head-to-head tiebreaker over Dallas. The Giants, who recently started quarterback J.J. McCarthy in an overtime win against Houston, next face the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 9 before a divisional matchup against the Washington Commanders.

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