NFC East Power Rankings After Week 13: Cowboys Catch Fire, Eagles Wobble, and the Giants Hit Rock Bottom
With 13 weeks in the books, the NFC East is starting to feel less like a runaway and more like a race. The Eagles, who once looked like they might cruise to another division crown, are suddenly showing cracks.
Meanwhile, the Cowboys are heating up at just the right time. Let’s take a closer look at how the division stacks up heading into Week 14 - not just based on record, but on trajectory, momentum, and how these teams are actually playing right now.
4. New York Giants (2-11)
Let’s be honest: the Giants’ 2025 season has been a grind - and not the good kind. They’re heading into a much-needed bye in Week 14, and it couldn’t come soon enough.
This team has been through the wringer, from firing head coach Brian Daboll midseason to trotting out three different starting quarterbacks. Add in season-ending injuries to key young playmakers like Malik Nabers and Cam Skattebo, and it’s no surprise the Giants have found themselves at the bottom of the NFC East.
The schedule hasn’t done them any favors either. Over the last month, they’ve faced one of the tougher slates in the league. And just when it seemed like they might be turning a corner, they got blown out by the Patriots - a loss that pushed them firmly back to the cellar.
There is a silver lining: rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart looks like he could be the guy moving forward. But make no mistake, this is a team in rebuild mode. The bye week gives them a chance to regroup, reset, and hopefully finish the season with something to build on.
3. Washington Commanders (3-9)
Don’t let the record fool you - Washington is playing with heart, and they showed it again in Week 13. The Commanders went toe-to-toe with the Broncos on Sunday night despite missing their rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels.
In his place, Marcus Mariota delivered one of the best performances we’ve seen from him in years. He was composed, accurate, and gave Washington a real chance to win.
Terry McLaurin’s return to the lineup was a major boost, and it showed. He was the spark this offense needed, and even without Daniels, the Commanders looked like a team that still believes it has something to prove.
Defensively, though, they just couldn’t get the stop when it mattered most. Bo Nix and the Broncos marched down the field late, and Washington’s defense couldn’t hold. That’s been the story of their season - competitive, but just not quite enough.
Still, credit where it’s due: this is a well-coached team that continues to fight. They may not be playing for a playoff spot anymore, but don’t be surprised if they play spoiler down the stretch.
2. Philadelphia Eagles (8-4)
Yes, the Eagles still lead the division in wins. But if you’ve been watching them lately, you know something’s off.
This isn’t the same Philly team that started the season looking like a Super Bowl contender. Over the last month, they’ve been inconsistent at best - and in some cases, downright sloppy.
Their recent loss to the Cowboys was especially telling. Not only did they blow a 21-0 lead, but they looked overwhelmed in the second half - on both sides of the ball.
Offensively, they’re out of rhythm. Defensively, they’ve been vulnerable, especially against the run.
Chicago ran right through them on Black Friday, and that’s not the kind of performance you want to see in December.
They’ve gone 2-2 over their last four, but it feels worse than that. The Eagles are still dangerous - no one’s questioning the talent on this roster - but right now, they’re not playing like a team that’s ready to make a deep postseason run. If they don’t tighten things up soon, they could find themselves slipping further down the NFC playoff picture.
1. Dallas Cowboys (6-5-1)
Don’t look now, but the Cowboys are surging. After a rocky start to the season, Dallas has found its rhythm - and it’s coming at the perfect time.
They’ve won key games, made bold roster moves, and suddenly look like a team no one wants to face.
Credit to Jerry Jones, who went all-in at the trade deadline. The additions of George Pickens and Quinnen Williams have already paid dividends. Pickens gives Dak Prescott another explosive weapon on the outside, while Williams has helped anchor a defensive front that’s finally starting to look the part.
Prescott has been sharp, the offensive line is holding up, and the defense is getting stops. The Cowboys have won three of their last four and are trending up in a big way.
They’ve got a tough test this week in Detroit, but after that, the schedule opens up nicely: Vikings, Chargers, and then back-to-back road games against the Commanders and Giants. If Dallas keeps playing like this, they could not only steal the division but become a legitimate threat in the NFC playoff picture.
Bottom Line:
The NFC East is far from settled.
The Eagles still lead the way in the standings, but the Cowboys are playing better football right now - and that matters more in December. Washington is feisty despite the injuries, and the Giants are limping to the finish line.
With four weeks to go, this division is still very much in play, and it’s shaping up to be a wild finish.