The New York Giants, currently sitting alone in first place in the NFC East after their bye week, may see their division's weakness impact their pursuit of Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor. The Giants benefited from the Dallas Cowboys' 33-30 overtime loss to the last-place Arizona Cardinals, a result that weakens what was perceived as their primary competition.
The Cowboys are now 3-5 with a defense that has struggled. The Philadelphia Eagles have been hampered by injuries, including the absence of quarterback Jalen Hurts, while the Washington Commanders have not shown significant improvement. This scenario suggests the NFC East could be more accessible for the Giants than anticipated.
Taylor was active and played for the Colts on Sunday, carrying the ball eight times for 23 yards in a 42-7 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. His participation might indicate he is not on the trade block, but his limited production in a decisive loss could still make him a target for teams looking to make a significant move.