The NFC East experienced an unforgettable, albeit grim, Week 5, marking a historic moment for the division. Fans of the Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles, New York Giants, and Washington Commanders are left with a week to forget as all four teams finished winless.

• The Dallas Cowboys fell 24-16 at home to the previously 0-4 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, led by undrafted rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels.
• The Philadelphia Eagles suffered a heartbreaking 19-17 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, despite kicking a go-ahead field goal with just eight seconds remaining.
• In a bizarre twist, the New York Giants and Washington Commanders ended their game in a tie, with both teams reaching field-goal range in the final two minutes of overtime.

This unprecedented outcome marks only the fourth time in NFL history that an entire division has gone winless during a week featuring divisional matchups, a feat that has occurred in just 0.96% of the 418 weeks since the 2002 realignment.

Historical Instances of Winless Divisions:

• NFC East (2026) - Week 5
• AFC South (2022) - Week 1
• NFC West (2016) - Week 7
• NFC North (2013) - Week 12

The Giants and Commanders now account for two of the last three ties in the NFL, with their previous tie occurring in 2022. Additionally, the Giants have not won any of their last six overtime games, recording four losses and two ties.

As a result of these events, the NFC East division race remains tightly contested. The Giants currently lead with a record of 3-1-1, while the Eagles and Cowboys trail closely at 2-3. The Commanders sit at the bottom with a record of 1-3-1.