NFC East
Vegas gives the Cowboys the highest expected score in the NFC East this week at about 24.5 points as 4.5-point favorites; the Giants are lowest at about 16.3. By EPA per play, the Cowboys have the group's best offense (#6 in the NFL) and the Giants the best defense (#23). On bye in week 7: Commanders.
NFC East standings
| Team | Record |
|---|---|
| New York Giants | 3-2-1 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 2-4 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 2-4 |
| Washington Commanders | 1-4-1 |
Week 7 matchups
| Team | Opponent | Kickoff | Spread | Total | Team expected pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | @ Eagles | Mon, Oct 26, 8:15 PM ET | -4.5 | 44.5 | 24.5 |
| Giants | @ Texans | Sun, Oct 25, 1:00 PM ET | +10 | 42.5 | 16.3 |
| Eagles | vs Cowboys | Mon, Oct 26, 8:15 PM ET | +4.5 | 44.5 | 20 |
| Commanders | Bye | ||||
Spread is from that team's side (minus = favored). Expected points come from the Vegas total and spread. Lines: nflverse schedule data.
Top projected players this week
From BFN Hot Picks (PPR scoring), our own projection built from workload, Vegas totals, matchups and injury reports.
- Cowboys: Dak Prescott (QB, 23.2 pts, range 12.1-31.1); CeeDee Lamb (WR, 21.6 pts, range 8-31.5); Javonte Williams (RB, 18.2 pts, range 8.7-28)
- Giants: Malik Nabers (WR, 16 pts, range 5.9-23.4); Isaiah Likely (TE, 13.9 pts, range 5.7-23.6)
- Eagles: DeVonta Smith (WR, 15.6 pts, range 5.8-22.8); Dallas Goedert (TE, 10.3 pts, range 4.2-17.6)
Advanced stats: EPA ranks through week 6
| Team | Offense EPA/play | Offense success rate | Defense EPA allowed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | +0.11 (#6) | 48% (#5) | +0.15 (#31) |
| Giants | -0.01 (#16) | 43% (#18) | +0.03 (#23) |
| Commanders | -0.01 (#17) | 41% (#23) | +0.07 (#26) |
| Eagles | -0.11 (#28) | 37% (#31) | +0.06 (#25) |
EPA = expected points added per play (# = NFL rank; for defense, less allowed ranks higher). Computed by Breaking Fantasy News from nflverse play-by-play.
Latest NFC East news
- Source: Giants releasing Harris amid ongoing RB woes ESPN NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: Opportunity opens for the next player up.
- ‘I Don’t Want to Hear the Victim Thing for Troy Aikman’ — Bill Simmons Shoots Down ‘Narrative’ That ESPN Is Pushing Out Cowboys Legend Pro Football Network · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- Giants release running back who questioned team's plan at the position Yahoo Sports NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: Opportunity opens for the next player up.
- Wolverines in the NFL: J.J. McCarthy sparks comeback for New York Giants Yahoo Sports NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- The Eagles left Nick Sirianni hanging Yahoo Sports NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- Giants release Najee Harris days after criticizing New York's running back rotation CBS Sports NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: Opportunity opens for the next player up.
- Source: The Giants are releasing RB Najee Harris, another RB shakeup. Ian Rapoport · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: Opportunity opens for the next player up.
- Giants will release Najee Harris Yahoo Sports NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: Opportunity opens for the next player up.
- Najee Harris Released After Criticizing the Giants’ RB Rotation Draft Sharks Shark Bites · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: Opportunity opens for the next player up.
- Giants release running back Najee Harris Yahoo Sports NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: Opportunity opens for the next player up.
- Mike Evans injury update: WR avoids long-term injury, but how will 49ers fare if he misses time? CBS Sports NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: Monitor status; backups gain value if he misses time.
- Giants releasing RB Najee Harris Yahoo Sports NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: Opportunity opens for the next player up.
- Giants release veteran linebacker after just 2 games Yahoo Sports NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: Opportunity opens for the next player up.
- Cowboys at Packers: Joey Porter Jr. makes his presence felt in tough loss Yahoo Sports NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: Results story; limited roster impact.
- Dan Quinn's fourth-down explanation exposes a different failure of attention to detail ProFootballTalk · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- ‘I’ve Dealt With an Achilles Injury,’ ‘The Pain Is So Intense’ — Ex-49ers CB ‘Feels Bad’ for Mike Evans After Frustrating MNF Blow Pro Football Network · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: Target/touch shares shift on both teams. Re-check depth charts.
- Giants release Jihad Ward ProFootballTalk · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: Opportunity opens for the next player up.
- NFL Panic Meter: Is Brian Schottenheimer already in trouble for the Cowboys? Yahoo Sports NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- Eagles News: Jalen Hurts situation “shakes the foundation of what we think we know about how the team operates” Yahoo Sports NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- NFC West Recap: 49ers continue to distance themselves; Rams and Seahawks lose Yahoo Sports NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: Results story; limited roster impact.
- Dan Quinn denies confusion after viral fourth-down clip in Commanders loss to 49ers CBS Sports NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: Results story; limited roster impact.
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