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The Giants improved to 5-2-1 while the Eagles fell to 2-7 after New York’s 19-11 win, widening the separation between Philadelphia and first place
Myles Garrett returned from the IL to record three sacks and a forced fumble. The Rams defense tallied four total sacks and two forced fumbles in another dominant afternoon for coordinator Chris Shula's squad.
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NFC South Standings and Playoff Scenarios
Could a team with a losing record win the NFC South and host an NFL playoff game in 2026? PFN's Max Chadwick breaks down one of the wildest division races in football, with all four NFC South teams sitting below .
The Detroit Lions remain in the mix for the NFC North division title. After a win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, the team is now 6-2 and winners of four straight games. This stretch of winning has included two wins over divisonal opponents, those being the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings in Weeks 7 and 8.
Philadelphia is 2-4 after four straight losses, but the Eagles remain second in the NFC East behind the 3-2-1 Giants
The New York Giants are in first place in the NFC East entering Week 8 and are fresh off a win over the Texans. Here's what's next for the G-Men:
The NFC South NFC South'd in Week 9—leaving the Panthers, losers of three straight, atop the division.
The NFC South continues to mock the NFL's other divisions as we head into the back half of the 2026 season. The Atlanta Falcons kicked off Week 9 with a 34-17 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in Madrid. With that loss, the Falcons now sit in the NFC South basement at 3-6 overall.
