The 2025 NFL season marked a historic moment as the Philadelphia Eagles captured their second consecutive NFC East title, ending a 20-year streak without a repeat champion in the division. Despite their success, the Eagles faced a swift postseason exit, losing to the San Francisco 49ers in the wild-card round, making them the first defending Super Bowl champions to fall in that round since the 2019 New England Patriots.

The Dallas Cowboys struggled defensively despite trading for wide receiver George Pickens, allowing over 30 points per game. The Washington Commanders suffered a significant drop, finishing 5-12 after star quarterback Jayden Daniels missed 10 games due to injury. Meanwhile, the New York Giants struggled with a 4-13 record, leading to a coaching change from Brian Daboll to John Harbaugh.

As the 2026 NFL schedule is released, predictions for win totals are on the table:

• Dallas Cowboys: Over/Under 9.5 (Verdict: Over 9.5)
  The Cowboys' offense excelled last season, and with defensive improvements, hitting double-digit wins seems feasible.

• New York Giants: Over/Under 7.5 (Verdict: Under 7.5)
  Despite a new head coach and some defensive talent, the Giants have struggled historically and may continue to do so.

• Philadelphia Eagles: Over/Under 10.5 (Verdict: Under 10.5)
  With questions surrounding the offense and key player losses, predicting 11 wins seems optimistic.

• Washington Commanders: Over/Under 7.5 (Verdict: Under 7.5)
  The Commanders face a tough schedule and defensive issues, making a return to form unlikely.

As fans gear up for the new season, the unpredictable NFC East presents significant challenges and opportunities for each team.