Giants take sole possession of NFC East for first time since 2015

Tom Coughlin was the head coach during the 2015 season.

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Giants are in lone possession of first place in the NFC East for the first time since November 2015, when their QB was E Via @AdamSchefter on X

What happened: The New York Giants are in lone possession of first place in the NFC East for the first time since November 2015. At that time, Eli Manning was the quarterback.

Why it matters: The New York Giants have reclaimed the division's top spot after an 11-year gap. The development shifts the competitive dynamic within the NFC East.

By the numbers: New York holds a 5-2 record this season, scoring 20.1 points per game while allowing 14.4 defensively.

What to watch: The Giants are scheduled to play the Washington Commanders.

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@AdamSchefter 2026-10-11T12:28:18.511852+00:00

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