NFC East Odds 2026: Eagles, Cowboys Tied at +164, Giants Lead

The Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys are co-favorites to win the NFC East at +164 each, per DraftKings' division futures in ESPN's odds feed on Oct. 10, even though neither team is in first place. The New York Giants lead the division at 3-1 and sit third on the NFC East odds board at +380, with the 1-3 Washington Commanders at +700.

NFC East Odds 2026: The Current Board

Here is how DraftKings prices the division as of Oct. 10, per ESPN's odds feed, next to the July 28 DraftKings numbers listed by Sharp Football Analysis before the season.

| Team | Record | DraftKings via ESPN, Oct. 10 | DraftKings via Sharp Football, July 28 | |-|-|-|-| | Philadelphia Eagles | 2-2 | +164 | +115 | | Dallas Cowboys | 2-3 | +164 | +235 | | New York Giants | 3-1 | +380 | +600 | | Washington Commanders | 1-3 | +700 | +460 |

Implied probability is 100 divided by (odds plus 100). At +164, the Eagles and Cowboys each imply about 37.9%. The Giants' +380 implies about 20.8%, and Washington's +700 implies 12.5%. Add the four together and you get roughly 109.1%, so the book's margin on this market is a little over 9 points.

Compared with July, the Eagles have drifted from +115 (about 46.5% implied) to +164, the Cowboys have shortened from +235 to +164, the Giants have shortened from +600 to +380, and the Commanders have lengthened from +460 to +700.

Where the Division Stands

Per ESPN's standings, the Giants are 3-1 with a +3 point differential and a 1-0 division record. Philadelphia is 2-2 at minus 18, one game back. Dallas is 2-3 at plus 2, a game and a half back, and Washington is 1-3 at minus 34, two games back and already 0-2 inside the NFC East. You can follow the live table on ESPN's NFL standings page.

Results so far, per ESPN's team schedules:

Giants: beat Dallas 28-20, lost 28-6 at the Rams, beat Tennessee 12-7, beat Arizona 36-24.

Eagles: beat Washington 24-22, won 24-20 at Tennessee, lost 27-7 at Chicago, lost 24-20 to the Rams.

Cowboys: lost 28-20 at the Giants, beat Washington 37-20, lost 34-31 to Baltimore, won 34-30 at Houston, lost 24-16 to Tampa Bay.

Commanders: lost 24-22 at Philadelphia, lost 37-20 at Dallas, beat Seattle 33-31, lost 30-13 to Indianapolis.

Team by Team

Philadelphia Eagles (+164). The Eagles have dropped two straight and play Week 5 at Jacksonville in London short-handed. Per ESPN, running back Saquon Barkley (hamstring) and receiver DeVonta Smith (hamstring) are ruled out, along with center Drew Kendall (knee), safety Marcus Epps (groin) and receiver Hollywood Brown (ankle). Two-time Pro Bowl center Cam Jurgens was traded to the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday, Oct. 7, per ESPN.

Dallas Cowboys (+164). Dallas has scored a division-high 138 points but allowed 136. The Cowboys were 8.5-point DraftKings favorites against Tampa Bay in Week 5 and lost 24-16, a result ESPN called a big upset. Per the AP recap on ESPN, Dak Prescott went 24 of 42 for 316 yards with two interceptions, and CeeDee Lamb had two catches for 9 yards before exiting with a quadriceps injury.

New York Giants (+380). The Giants have won three of four, and all three wins came at home (3-0 at home, 0-1 on the road, per ESPN's standings). Per ESPN, coach John Harbaugh said of receiver Malik Nabers, "He'll be ready to play Sunday," after knee soreness limited him early in the week. Nabers leads the team with 208 receiving yards.

Washington Commanders (+700). Washington is 1-3, but the quarterback is back. Per ESPN, Jayden Daniels will start Sunday against the Giants after a dislocated left elbow and will wear a brace on that non-throwing elbow for the rest of the season. Receiver Stefon Diggs is out with a hamstring injury, and coach Dan Quinn stopped short of confirming that Terry McLaurin will play.

Betting Angles and Value

The board is clearly weighing more than a four-game sample, since the 3-1 Giants are only third. For the Eagles and Cowboys at +164, you need better than a 37.9% chance to justify the bet, and both teams carry real red flags right now: Philadelphia's injury list, and a Dallas team that has allowed 136 points in five games.

The Giants at +380 are the price that most rewards the standings. They already own a head-to-head win over Dallas and share the best division record (1-0) with Philadelphia. Washington at +700 has the longest path, sitting two games back with two division losses already banked, but Daniels returns this week, per ESPN.

For game-by-game reads as the race develops, our AI sports picks hub and daily NFL picks track the race weekly, and our AFC North odds breakdown covers an AFC division with a tight early race.

What to Watch Next

Week 5 is a swing weekend. DraftKings, per ESPN on Oct. 9, has Jacksonville as a 7.5-point favorite over Philadelphia in London (Eagles +300 on the moneyline, Jaguars -380), and Washington as a 3.5-point home favorite over the Giants (Giants +160, Commanders -192). A Giants win on Sunday would push Washington three games back, while a Commanders win would pull the division closer together.

After that, the schedule turns divisional fast. Per ESPN's schedules, Dallas visits Philadelphia in Week 7, the Eagles visit Washington in Week 8, and the Giants visit Philadelphia in Week 9. Those three games will shape the NFC East odds more than any single futures move this month.

The longer view barely separates the two co-favorites. DraftKings' NFC champion market, per ESPN's odds feed on Oct. 10, has Dallas at +1950 and Philadelphia at +2000, with the Giants at +6300 and Washington at +12000. Chad AI tracks division and futures markets like this one alongside weekly game picks inside the StatSniper app at Chad.

FAQ

Who is favored to win the NFC East in 2026? The Eagles and Cowboys are co-favorites at +164 each, per DraftKings' division odds in ESPN's feed on Oct. 10. The Giants are +380 and the Commanders are +700.

Who leads the NFC East standings? The New York Giants lead at 3-1, per ESPN. The Eagles are 2-2, the Cowboys are 2-3 and the Commanders are 1-3.

What were the NFC East odds before the season? On July 28, DraftKings had the Eagles at +115, the Cowboys at +235, the Commanders at +460 and the Giants at +600, per Sharp Football Analysis.

What are the Super Bowl odds for NFC East teams? DraftKings' Super Bowl market, per ESPN's odds feed on Oct. 10, has Dallas at +3000, Philadelphia at +3500, Washington at +9000 and the Giants at +12500.

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