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The New York Giants sit atop the NFC East at 3-1-1 despite ongoing quarterback turmoil, while division rivals struggle to keep pace.
Jameis Winston has been replaced by J.J. McCarthy, formerly of the Vikings, under center for the Giants. McCarthy threw an interception but also reached the end zone in his first appearance. Jaxson Dart is lost for the season with an injury.
The Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Commanders and Dallas Cowboys all trail New York. The Eagles fell to 2-4 and may be without Jalen Hurts for the remainder of the season due to blood clots. One observer noted that if Eagles coach Nick Sirianni "doesn't start winning, it could cost him his job." Dallas, also at 2-4, possesses the third-worst rushing attack in the league. Washington sits at 1-4-1.
In the NFC West, the San Francisco 49ers remain perfect at 6-0, while the Los Angeles Rams have collapsed to 2-4 and last place despite entering the year as Super Bowl favorites. SportsLine data shows Los Angeles has seen its playoff probability plummet from 90.1 percent to 26.0 percent, with DraftKings listing its division odds at +1200.
The Houston Texans have rallied to 2-4 after starting with close losses to Buffalo, Indianapolis and Dallas. They have won consecutive games, most recently defeating Jacksonville.
Source: CBS Sports - Fri Oct 23, 9:20 AM ET
Written by the SportsMafia Wire desk in our own words from the original reporting (AI-assisted, checked against the source).