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NFC playoff picture: NY Giants solidify NFC East lead

The New York Giants are crossing the halfway point in the 2026 season in first place in the NFC East. If the playoffs started today, the Giants would be the No. 3 seed as NFC East champions. There are nine…

By Jeremy Brener · Big Blue View

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 2:00 PM

Key Things to Know

The New York Giants solidified their NFC East lead with a 5-2-1 record following Week 9.
If the postseason began immediately, the Giants would earn the NFC's No. 3 seed.
The Dallas Cowboys sit second in the division at 4-5 following a road victory over the Colts.

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Following Week 9 action, the New York Giants hold first place in the NFC East with a 5-2-1 record, positioning them as the No. 3 seed in the NFC playoff picture. The Dallas Cowboys kept pace behind them at 4-5 after defeating the Indianapolis Colts, while the Washington Commanders dropped to 2-5-1 after a home loss to the Los Angeles Rams.

The Giants next face the Commanders on Thursday Night Football at MetLife Stadium after the divisional rivals tied in Week 5. New York is expected to have quarterback J.J. McCarthy starting instead of Jameis Winston, while also hoping leading rusher Cam Skattebo can return from a hamstring injury.

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