The Washington Commanders have moved to 3-5-1 after a 24-21 win over the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on Thursday night, a result that sets up a tense finish to the NFC East race. Former Washington offensive coordinator Scott Turner told 106.7 The Fan’s “Grant and Danny” show on Friday that he expects the division to be decided in the final week of the regular season, with the Commanders and Dallas Cowboys facing off in a winner-takes-all showdown.
Turner said he has examined the remaining schedules for the Giants, Cowboys, and Commanders and concluded that the Giants will struggle to maintain their lead. “I think the Giants have a tough schedule coming up. I think they are going to have a hard time,” Turner said. He added, “I’ve got a prediction for you. 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.”
Currently, the Giants lead the NFC East with a 5-3-1 record, the Cowboys sit at 4-5, and the Commanders are at 3-5-1. Philadelphia trails at 2-7. Because the Giants hold the tiebreaker over Washington, having gone 1-0-1 against them this season, the Commanders must overcome the two-game gap and also pass the Cowboys to clinch the division.
The NFC East is unlikely to produce a wild card team this season, meaning only the division winner will reach the playoffs. Turner pointed out that the NFC East and NFC South contain no teams currently on a winning streak strong enough to claim a wild card spot. This increases the stakes for the season finale in Landover, where the Cowboys and Commanders could be playing for both the division title and the last playoff berth from the NFC East.
The Commanders’ recent win over the Giants kept their playoff hopes alive, but they face a challenging path with only eight games left. Turner praised Washington’s quarterback Jayden Daniels for his performance against adversity during the Giants game, a sign of resilience that could prove important in the coming weeks.
With the division race still open, the Commanders’ remaining schedule and ability to keep pace with Dallas and New York will determine if the NFC East crown comes down to the final Sunday in Landover. Turner’s forecast places that game as the defining moment of the division’s 2026 season.
According to Yahoo Sports.
