The NFC East has been one of the evenest divisions in recent memory. In fact, no team has won the division in back-to-back years in nearly two decades. The Dallas Cowboys won the NFC East last year, and they’ll try to break the streak of repeating winners.
However, the Cowboys lost multiple starters on the offensive line and the leading receiver. Randy Gregory went to the Denver Broncos, and the draft class was not necessarily elite.
According to BetOnline (visit our BetOnline Review), the Cowboys are the favorites to win the NFC East, but will they? Here is an odds breakdown of the division with details regarding each team’s value.
Dallas Cowboys (+110)
Having positive value for the division favorite is solid, but the Cowboys are due to regress this year. They lost two of the top four receivers without adding any true weapons on offense. Ezekiel Elliot is past his prime, but the Cowboys still start him over Pollard. While Trevon Diggs had a great season, the likelihood of him snagging that many interceptions again is low.
Join Now: $1,000 BMR 12-Week All Sports Challenge
The offensive line is a real issue, and the team will experience problems early in the year. Also, the Cowboys will have the hardest schedule in the NFC East after winning the division last year.
Dak Prescott is a great quarterback, but you can’t ask him to take over every game. At some point, the rest of the team has to step up. Without multiple stars at key positions, I don’t see this happening in 2022-23. At the end of the day, there is a reason why the Cowboys are still positive value to win the NFC East.
Philadelphia Eagles (+200)
This is my favorite bet of the NFC East. In fact, the Eagles are my favorite to win the division. Jalen Hurts is an underrated quarterback, and the team is finally building around him. The offensive line will be better, and the Eagles traded for A.J. Brown.
The draft class was the best in my eyes, and there will be plenty of players who will contribute immediately. Between free agency and the draft, Philadelphia should have one of the most improved defenses in the NFC this year.
This team has a high ceiling, and I think that they will win the NFC East due to the addition of talent. This is a special group of players, and the NFL should be worried about what’s happening in Philly. If Jalen Hurts takes another step forward, this will be one of the best teams in the NFC.
Washington Commanders (+450)
The Commanders are in a strange spot. They traded for Carson Wentz and had a lackluster draft, but they also have a solid group of supporting players. A healthy defense should be an improvement, and Ron Rivera is the most proven head coach in this division.
Wentz should be an improvement, but can he stay healthy and solid? That is not a proven factor, and Sam Howell as the rookie backup does not bring a ton of confidence.
Learn More: NFL Betting
Washington should be good, but they won’t be great. In fact, there is a better chance of them being in the bottom 10 teams than there is of them winning the division. That’s why I see no value in this bet. There is simply no upside on this roster.
New York Giants (+750)
The Giants have upside because of a solid draft and a new head coach, but the ceiling is low with Daniel Jones. Even if Saquon Barkley is fully healthy, this team can’t be elite unless Jones takes a massive step forward.
The secondary was already a concern, but cutting James Bradberry makes matters worse. With other teams in the division adding receivers to the mix, things could get ugly without a younger player stepping up.
The rebuild in New York will likely take a few years, and that is why the Giants are so far out of the mix. Unless Brian Daboll turns this offense around in one offseason, this team will struggle to even get third in the division. Patience will be key for the Giants.
Come back for more NFL picks.
Calculators
