Are the Dallas Cowboys Back on Top? Way-Too-Early NFC East 2026 Predictions
The Philadelphia Eagles are predicted to remain the top team in the NFC East despite challenges from other teams. The Dallas Cowboys have made defensive improvements but still face uncertainties, particularly regarding star wideout George Pickens. The New York Giants and Washington Commanders are also mentioned, with the Giants showing potential and the Commanders struggling with injuries and performance.
- ▪The Philadelphia Eagles won the NFC East in 2025 and are favored to repeat.
- ▪The Dallas Cowboys have improved their defense but have questions about their overall team performance.
- ▪The New York Giants are expected to be exciting but may struggle to make the postseason.
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By Tyler ErzbergerShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.After years of a new team taking the top spot in the NFC East, the Philadelphia Eagles broke the streak by going back-to-back as winners of the division in 2025.But following a disappointing defense of their Super Bowl crown and other teams in the East looking to have improved, are the Eagles still the cream of the crop and ready to three-peat?Here are my early rankings of the teams in the NFC East heading into training camp.Read More on NFLAndy Reid Gets Off Very on-Brand Joke About Chiefs’ 2026 Schedule2 min readTrevor Lawrence Didn’t Actually Cut His Hair For Jaguars’ Schedule Release2 min readJustin…
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