A 9-8 record is enough to win the NFC East. · Take Makers

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A take from The Bill Simmons Podcast · Oct 5, 2026

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A 9-8 record is enough to win the NFC East.
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“I honestly still think nine and eight can win this division.”
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The division winner's win total is a public number, so it is a clear yes or no.
How it’s graded: The 2026 NFC East champion finishes the regular season with 9 or fewer wins. Source: NFL.com final 2026 regular-season standings. Settles: End of the 2026 NFL regular season.
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