Best franchise in the NFC East
The NFC East has long been one of the NFL's most storied divisions, home to legendary rivalries, iconic quarterbacks, and a combined trophy case bursting with Super Bowl hardware. From the Cowboys' glitzy dynasty to the Eagles' underdog grit, the Giants' clutch playoff runs, and Washington's championship past, every fanbase believes their team reigns supreme. Now it's your turn to settle the debate — cast your vote for the best franchise in the NFC East!
What counts: Seeded with approximate real-world figures — the crowd's votes decide the order from here.
Dallas Cowboys▲ Rising
Five Lombardi trophies, the Triplets dynasty of the '90s, and a global brand that calls itself 'America's Team' with a straight face — Jerry Jones built a $9 billion empire on Tom Landry's foundation and Jimmy Johnson's genius. But the ring count has been frozen since 1996, a nearly three-decade drought of playoff heartbreak that makes the 'Boys the league's most valuable punchline as much as its most valuable franchise. Still, no team in this division commands more attention, more hate, or more history — that's worth something.
Super Bowls: 5SB trips: 8
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New York Giants▲ Rising
Two words settle this argument for Giants fans forever: David Tisch — no, David Tyree, helmet catch, 2007, the night Eli Manning and a battered Big Blue defense ended the greatest season in NFL history by upsetting the 18-0 Patriots. They did it again in 2011, because apparently humbling Bill Belichick twice was the family business. Four Lombardis, two legendary Super Bowl upsets, and a working-class identity forged by Lawrence Taylor's terror and Bill Parcells' toughness give the Giants a Hall of Fame case even in their current rebuild.
Super Bowls: 4SB trips: 5
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Philadelphia Eagles▼ Falling
Nick Foles catching a touchdown pass on 'Philly Special' in Super Bowl LII wasn't just a trick play — it was the exorcism of decades of Eagles heartbreak, delivering the city its first Lombardi and validating Doug Pederson's audacity. Jalen Hurts and the Tush Push have since added a second title and turned Philadelphia into the division's most dangerous modern operation, blending a rabid, snowball-throwing fanbase with genuine roster-building excellence. Two rings in seven years, a top-tier quarterback, and an identity as physical as its fans make this the trendiest pick for best in class righ
Super Bowls: 2SB trips: 5
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Washington Commanders▼ Falling
The franchise once known as the Redskins won three Super Bowls in a decade under Joe Gibbs, with John Riggins bulldozing the Dolphins in Super Bowl XVII and the 'Hogs' offensive line becoming legend — a golden era that rivals anyone's. But since Dan Snyder's ownership began in 1999, the franchise became a byword for dysfunction, scandal, and irrelevance, only recently finding hope again with Jayden Daniels and a stunning 2024 NFC Championship run under new ownership. The history is real, but the multi-decade abyss between then and now is exactly why they bring up the rear.
Super Bowls: 3SB trips: 5
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Longevity has to count for more than peak. This order underrates it.
Put some respect on the defensive end of this argument.
- IIris MuellerJul 29, 2026
No debate for me — Dallas Cowboys at the top is exactly right.