The NFC East could end up being one of the more fun divisions in the NFL here in 2026. If Washington figures things out, and the New York Giants take a step forward with John Harbaugh as the head coach, things could get interesting.
The Dallas Cowboys making significant change on the defensive side of the ball should help things, and the Philadelphia Eagles, while largely a strong operation, are a bit dysfunctional at times. There is a path for every team to compete for the division title, and you could make a legitimate argument for all four teams.
And since the NFL has been in a seven-team playoff format, it is possible for an entire division to make the postseason. Let's power-rank the NFC East starting quarterbacks.
Power-ranking the starting quarterbacks in the NFC East for the 2026 NFL Season
4. Jaxson Dart, New York Giants
I am 100 percent in the Jaxson Dart fan club for the 2026 season. Dart and the Giants were a bit dysfunctional during the 2025 season, as not only was the coaching not nearly good enough, but Dart put himself in harm's way more times than you'd like.
But, Dart still finished with 24 total touchdowns against just five interceptions, all in just 14 games. Folks, Dart was a productive player, as he also completed nearly 64 percent of his passes and did add nearly 500 yards on the ground during this rookie season.
His career, while still in the early stages, is pointing in the right direction, but he takes a last-place ranking here simply because he hasn't had enough time to prove himself, and it'd be a bit unfair to rank him about the others - there'd be no basis for a ranking not at fourth.
3. Jayden Daniels, Washington Commanders
Jayden Daniels struggled to stay on the field in 2025, but when he does stay on the field, he's one of the better quarterbacks in the NFL. In a position where he definitely has to prove himself a bit again, Daniels is third in our rankings but does have the ceiling to creep toward that top spot.
2. Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles
Jalen Hurts is a quarterback. He's not a great one, and he's certainly not a bad one, either. However, it's not insane to say that Hurts has some serious limitations as a passer, and when things aren't nearly perfect on offense, Hurts' weaknesses tend to shine through.
We have seen this in recent years - 2023 and 2025 are two prime examples of this. And yes, multiple things can be true at once - Hurts has been a part of a ton of two Super Bowl teams and one Super Bowl victor. He has a great ability as a runner and never really seems to get phased or too amped up in the big moment.
But this is not a strong passer - he's not someone any team can entrust to be a consistent dropback player. Hurts isn't someone you'll ask to throw the ball 35 times a game. He'll take the No. 2 spot in our power rankings, but there is a chance he drips to three of four during the season.
Given that both Dart and Daniels could both have a higher ceiling, Hurts limitations could quickly see his ranking in the division dip lower than people think.
1. Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys
One of the very best quarterbacks in the NFL, and the best in the NFC East, Dak Prescott takes the top spot in our NFC East quarterback rankings. Consistently one of the most prolific passers in the NFL, Prescott now appears to have a defense good enough to help the Dallas Cowboys get back into the playoffs.
Prescott isn't an elite athlete or anything, but he constantly wins from the pocket and is a wizard pre-snap. Even with Prescott being on the wrong side of 30, the game he plays is sustainable well into his 30s.
Sure, the Cowboys haven't necessarily made a ton of progress in the playoffs in the Prescott era, but he's one player, and one player can't do everything. Prescott is the best quarterback in the division and one of the better passers in our league.