While the 2-6 Giants were idle on their bye week, the rest of the NFC East gained ground with victories on Sunday. Dallas continues to lead the division at 5-4, while Philadelphia improved to 4-5 and Washington moved to 3-5.
With Week 9 in the books, Giants.com takes a look at power rankings coming in from outlets across the country.
NYG:24
Movement: None
Comments: *"The Giants thought they'd gain some ground in the bye week — until everyone else in the division won." *– Mike Florio
NFC East: No. 12 Cowboys (previously 12), No. 19 Eagles (21), No. 22 Redskins (28), No. 24 Giants (24)
Top 5: Chiefs, Seahawks, Colts, Broncos, 49ers
NYG: 20
Movement:Up 9
Comments: "The Giants have the longest win streak in their division and should get another one on Sunday with the Raiders making the cross-country trip to the East Coast." – Brian Billick
NFC East: No. 13 Cowboys (10), No. 17 Redskins (24), No. 19 Eagles (21), No. 20 Giants (29)
Top 5: Broncos, 49ers, Chiefs, Seahawks, Patriots
NYG: 26
Movement: Down 3
Comments: "At 2-6 coming off their bye, they have to get it going. They need to at least go 6-2 in the second half to have a playoff chance." – Pete Prisco
NFC East: No. 10 Cowboys (11), No. 21 Eagles (20), No. 22 Redskins (26), No. 26 Giants (23)
Top 5: Chiefs, Seahawks, Broncos, 49ers, Patriots
NYG: 29
Movement: None
Comments: "Bye week jokes aside (best they've looked all season, etc.), the Giants host a battered Oakland defense next. That might be the recipe for rejuvenating Eli's downfield passing game." -- ESPN Stats & Information
NFC East: No. 13 Cowboys (13), No. 20 Eagles (26), No. 22 Redskins (24), No. 29 Giants (29)
Top 5: Chiefs, Colts, Broncos, Seahawks, 49ers
NYG: 27
Movement: None
NFC East: No. 14 Cowboys (13), No. 21 Eagles (24), No. 24 Redskins (28), No. 27 Giants (27)
Top 5:Broncos, Chiefs, Colts, Saints, Seahawks
