The Washington Commanders’ victory over the New York Giants on Thursday night has set up a dramatic finish to the NFC East race, according to former Washington offensive coordinator Scott Turner. Turner told 106.7 The Fan on Friday that he expects the division title to be decided in the final game of the regular season between the Commanders and the Dallas Cowboys.
Washington beat the Giants 24-21 at MetLife Stadium to improve to 3-5-1, while the Giants dropped to 5-3-1. The win gave the Commanders the head-to-head tiebreaker over New York, with a 1-0-1 record against the Giants this season. Turner believes this could prove significant as the teams make their final push.
“I’ve got a prediction for you,” Turner said during his appearance on “Grant and Danny.” “That Week 18 game at Northwest Stadium, I got a feeling it will be a win-or-go-home game. That’s going to be for the division.”
He added that the NFC East race will come down to Washington and Dallas. “I think the Giants have a tough schedule coming up. I think they are going to have a hard time. It will be Commanders vs the Cowboys for it.”
The current standings show the Giants leading the division, but Turner pointed out that Washington must overcome a deficit of two games on New York and one on Dallas in the remaining eight games. The Cowboys sit at 4-5, while the Philadelphia Eagles trail with a 2-7 record.
Looking ahead, Turner noted that the Giants’ schedule could hinder their ability to maintain their lead. Meanwhile, the Commanders and Cowboys still have a chance to overtake New York by the final week. The Week 18 game is scheduled to take place in Landover, Maryland, giving Washington a home advantage.
The NFC East division winner is likely to be the only team from the division to make the playoffs, as no NFC East or NFC South team appears positioned to secure a wild card berth without a substantial winning streak. Only the Giants currently hold a winning record among those divisions.
Turner’s prediction adds intrigue to a division that has remained competitive despite the Giants’ current lead. Washington’s recent victory over New York not only improved their record but also set up the potential for a season-deciding showdown against the Cowboys.
The Commanders’ ability to close the gap on the Giants and Dallas over the next eight games will determine whether Turner’s prediction comes true. For now, the NFC East race appears far from settled.
According to Yahoo Sports.
