Giants are the big winners in Week 8 with Cowboys, Eagles in peril

The New York Giants emerged as the major winners during their Week 8 bye as rivals Dallas and Philadelphia both suffered defeats. The Cowboys collapsed against the Cardinals, while the Eagles dropped their sixth consecutive game in a Sunday night loss to the Washington Commanders. Consequently, the Giants expanded their lead in the NFC East, moving to 4-2-1 atop the division under first-year head coach John Harbaugh.

Justin Tasch notes that New York holds division control despite earlier season-ending injuries to quarterback Jaxson Dart and edge rusher Brian Burns. Philadelphia sits at 2-6 with Jalen Hurts sidelined for the season, while Dallas fell to 3-5 behind a struggling defense. Washington holds third place at 2-4-1, and the rested Giants next face the Eagles and Commanders in consecutive matchups.