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Giants bench Winston in loss, NFC East roundup
A rough Sunday in the NFC East: the Giants benched Jameis Winston in a home loss, the Eagles lost another starter and the Cowboys fell in Green Bay.
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It was a rough Sunday across the NFC East. All three teams in action took losses, and two of them walked away with fresh quarterback, backfield or injury concerns.
New York Giants: Winston benched, backfield reshuffled
The New York Giants (3-2) fell 34-27 at home to the New Orleans Saints and now find themselves in the middle of what CBS Sports calls quarterback and running back turmoil. Jameis Winston was sent to the bench after throwing his second interception of the afternoon, with the Giants turning to J.J. McCarthy. As Pro Football Rumors notes, McCarthy had already seen five snaps in Week 5, and head coach John Harbaugh had signaled that an expanded “McCarthy package” was possible, which materialized with this in-game change.
In the backfield, Cam Skattebo has been demoted after a series of fumbling issues and, according to CBS Sports, logged zero touches in the loss. Pro Football Rumors adds that, per ESPN’s Jordan Raanan, the Giants were expected to adjust their running back rotation in Week 6, with Skattebo’s role reduced, while colleague Jeremy Fowler reported that Najee Harris would get the first opportunity as the starter.
Philadelphia Eagles: another key injury
The Philadelphia Eagles (2-4) lost 25-14 to the Carolina Panthers and took another blow on the injury front. CBS Sports reports that the team lost another starter when Nolan Smith exited with a concussion and did not return. The outlet also notes that Philadelphia was already without Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley and others, adding more strain to a roster trying to navigate a difficult start.
Dallas Cowboys: loss at Lambeau and Joey Porter Jr. questions
On Sunday Night Football, the Dallas Cowboys (2-4) dropped a 23-13 decision to the Green Bay Packers. Beyond the attention on betting markets for the matchup, the on-field takeaway is another defeat that leaves Dallas trailing the Giants in the NFC East standings.
Individually, Joey Porter Jr. remains a storyline. Pro Football Rumors notes that the cornerback made his Cowboys debut shortly after a trade ended his de facto hold-in with the Steelers, but an illness kept him out of the Week 5 game against the Buccaneers. The same report adds that a separate issue has now left him questionable, clarifying that his status is not contract-related.
Washington Commanders: quiet during the chaos
The Washington Commanders (1-3) were idle and did not feature in any major headlines over the past 24 hours. Their place in the standings is unchanged, but the upheaval in New York and Philadelphia could shape the NFC East race in the weeks ahead.