We head to the division that currently hosts the Lombardi Trophy as we tackle the NFC East. The reigning champion Philadelphia Eagles look to stay on top of not only this division, but the entire conference and league as well.
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NFC East Divisional History
Saquon Barkley and the Eagles are ready to repeat as NFC East and Super Bowl Champions
Past 10 NFC East Division Champions
- 2024: Philadelphia Eagles (14-3) *Won Super Bowl LIX vs. Chiefs*
- 2023: Dallas Cowboys (12-5)
- 2022: Philadelphia Eagles (14-3) *Lost Super Bowl LVII vs. Chiefs*
- 2021: Dallas Cowboys (12-5)
- 2020: Washington Football Team (7-9)
- 2019: Philadelphia Eagles (9-7)
- 2018: Dallas Cowboys (10-6)
- 2017: Philadelphia Eagles (13-3) *Won Super Bowl LII vs. Patriots*
- 2016: Dallas Cowboys (13-3)
- 2015: Washington Redskins (9-7)
All three teams have topped the NFC East in the past decade besides the New York Giants, but they last did so in 2011 when they beat the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI. They also won the division in 2008.
However, we have not had a repeat champion in a while. The last time a team won the NFC East in back to back years was over two decades ago, when the Donovan McNabb led Eagles won four straight from 2001-2004.
Can the Eagles win it all again? Or can someone else prevent them from repeating as division champs?
Can Jayden Daniels and the Commanders get back to the NFC Championship this season?
NFC East Betting Odds
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Odds to Win Super Bowl LX
- Philadelphia Eagles +700
- Washington Commanders +1800
- Dallas Cowboys +4000
- New York Giants +15000
The Eagles are the top team in the NFC on the Super Bowl odds board, coming in just behind the Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens. This season, the Commanders and Jayden Daniels find themselves in the top 10 on the board as well.
Odds to Win NFC East Division
- Philadelphia Eagles -145
- Washington Commanders +210
- Dallas Cowboys +550
- New York Giants +2500
I don’t have any interest in laying the juice with the Eagles to win this division, but I will admit I think it happens. I don’t quite think Daniels and the Commanders are there, and the Eagles are reloaded and ready to go.
However, I would tackle an exacta in this division. You can find an exact order of Eagles/Commanders/Cowboys/Giants for around (+370) on the market, which is the best way to bet this division as a whole in my opinion.
But what about specific team wins?
Dak Prescott got a couple new weapons this offseason
Team Win Totals
Dallas Cowboys
- Over 7.5 (-140)
- Under 7.5 (+110)
New York Giants
- Over 5.5 (+120)
- Under 5.5 (-150)
Philadelphia Eagles
- Over 11.5 (+110)
- Under 11.5 (-140)
Washington Commanders
- Over 9.5 (-125)
- Under 9.5 (-105)
Russell Wilson and Malik Nabers are the new QB/WR Duo in the NFC East
I have little faith in the Giants and certainly don’t hate their win total under 5.5 for -150, especially considering you can find much less juice on that number. They simply have a very, very tough schedule and plenty of question marks surrounding the team.
They open with two road divisional games against Washington and Dallas, and then have to host two AFC West giants in the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers. That’s a quick 0-4 in my eyes. I’ll be nice and give them a road win against the Saints, as they are a team I have less faith in than New York or the Cleveland Browns.
After that, Philly at home, on the road against Denver, and the Eagles again in Philly. Three straight losses and some very bad losses for that matter. They play the entire NFC North, which is at least three more losses, and they have to play Chicago on the road, which could turn in to a coin flip, but I lean with the Bears.
New York’s easiest games on the schedule are all on the road: the Bears, Saints, Patriots and Raiders all get to host the Giants. That doesn’t make those “easy” games any less difficult.
Point being, staring at their schedule, I see them at best with five wins, which is why I’m willing to take the under 5.5.
Jake Ferguson could have some favorable matchups with the addition of Pickens to the roster
NFC East Team Breakdown
Dallas Cowboys
The Cowboys brought in a couple of new skill players offensively to help them get over the hump. They traded for WR George Pickens to pair with CeeDee Lamb, as well as signing RB Javonte Williams to be their No. 1 back and Miles Sanders to back him up.
Dak Prescott still runs the offense, and stud TE Jake Ferguson returns after ranking No. 2 on the team in targets and No. 3 in receiving yards with 494 on 59 receptions. Defense will be the main issue, as it has been for a while now.
The Cowboys ranked second to last in the NFL in points allowed last year, giving up over 31 per contest. It doesn’t help when you are No. 21 in points scored either. In a tough division that only seems to get better, unfortunately, I do not think it is the Cowboys year, even though their fans have thought so since 1995.
New York Giants
The Giants are getting better… maybe. Russell Wilson comes over from Pittsburgh to take over the offense, while Jameis Winston and Jaxson Dart are ready to go whenever Russ stops cooking. Aside from Malik Nabers, the wide receiver corps doesn’t move the needle for me, and we will see if Tyrone Tracy Jr. has another terrific season.
The positives for the Giants are on the defensive side of the ball. In terms of stacking the box, you can do so with Dexter Lawrence, Brian Burns, Abdul Carter and Kayvon Thibodeaux, but the secondary still has plenty of issues. Sure, New York might be able to stop the run, but they still have to play in an incredibly tough division.
The Giants were No. 31 in the league in points scored last year, and their schedule is TOUGH as I eluded to above. Their defense may make them competitive against bad offenses, but I only see three, maybe four, games on their schedule against teams with “bad” offenses.
Jalen Hurts is looking to lead the first team to repeat in the division since Donovan McNabb in 2004
Philadelphia Eagles
The defending Super Bowl Champions are ready to rock and roll again. Philadelphia returns nearly everyone from last season, including an elite set of skill players, an incredible offensive line, and a defense that was No. 2 in points allowed last year. But let’s talk non-divisional schedule.
The Eagles play the entire NFC North, having to go to Minnesota and Green Bay, along with traveling to Kansas City in Week 2 (who certainly have that game circled), Tampa Bay in Week 4, Los Angeles to face the Chargers in Week 14 and Buffalo in Week 17. They’ll host the Rams, Broncos, and Lions, which could all give them trouble in theory, but this is still the Eagles division to lose, and while I’m unwilling to pay the -145 juice, I don’t hate it for a divisional winners parlay piece.
Washington Commanders
The Commanders surprised everyone last season. Jayden Daniels led a rag-tag bunch of players all the way to a 12-5 record, two road playoff wins, and a spot in the NFC Championship game where they fell to the eventual Super Bowl Champion Eagles.
Can they repeat what they did last year?
Washington signed Deebo Samuel to pair with Scary Terrry McLaurin as wideouts, and the tandem backfield of Brian Robinson Jr. and Austin Ekeler seemed to workout for them last season. Signing LB Von Miller helps with their pass rush, but I do worry about their schedule.
Last season, the Commanders were 12-5, but they went just 1-4 against other teams that made the playoffs, and their only win was against a Kenny Pickett led Eagles team in Week 16, where they won 36-33.
This season, they face six teams that made the playoffs last year, plus two games against the Eagles. Washington has to travel to Green Bay, Los Angeles (Chargers), Kansas City, and Minnesota outside of their division, while hosting the Lions and Broncos. Repeating 12 wins from last year is going to be much more difficult, but we are going to see what Daniels and the Commanders are made of.
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