There's no question the New York Giants have the most demanding schedule in the NFL this year.
Not only do the Giants have to play the Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers, Detroit Lions, and Denver Broncos in 2025, but they will also face their division rivals, the Dallas Cowboys, Washington Commanders, and defending Super Bowl Champions, the Philadelphia Eagles all twice.
The NFC East not only featured last year’s Super Bowl champion, but it also sent both representatives to the NFC Championship Game in January, with the Commanders competing for a spot in the big game too.
Not to mention, the Dallas Cowboys significantly improved their roster this offseason by adding wide receiver George Pickens, defensive end Dante Fowler Jr., and running back Javonte Williams, along with hiring new head coach Brian Schottenheimer.
If there's any team that knows a thing or two about improving rosters, it's the G-Men, who upgraded every position this offseason. Big Blue added quarterbacks Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston, and Jaxson Dart, along with running back Cam Skattebo on offense, and brought in Paulson Adebo, Jevon Holland, and Abdul Carter to bolster the defense.
If that’s not enough to convince you the NFC East is the best division in football this year, nothing will.
Pro Football Focus disrespects the NFC East in recent division rankings
Trevor Sikkema of Pro Football Focus recently ranked all eight NFL divisions, along with the overall strength of each team within each division. The article listed the NFC East as the fifth-best division in the league, with a cumulative over/under win total of 34.
The reasoning behind the horrifically low ranking from PFF was that the Eagles lost key talent in free agency and recently traded edge rusher Bryce Huff to the San Francisco 49ers.
Sikkema added that the Commanders struck gold with quarterback Jayden Daniels, but Washington's front seven on defense must improve this year.
He finished by stating that the Cowboys are a giant question mark with a new head coach after a season derailed by injuries, and the Giants' quarterback situation remains unresolved, while the offensive line needs improvement.
Each team in the NFC East will face its share of challenges, but if the Giants double their win total, the Cowboys improve under Schottenheimer, and the Eagles and Commanders look anything like they did last season, then PFF clearly missed the mark. This division deserves a lot more respect heading into 2025.