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Way Too Early NFC East Betting Odds
The dust has finally settled on the Philadelphia Eagles’ one-sided beatdown of the Kansas City Chiefs at Super Bowl LIX, and now, all attention is firmly on the front office as the offseason takes hold.
Nick Sirianni’s side took the world by storm back in February when they torpedoed Patrick Mahomes’ and Co’s threepeat hopes with a monstrous defense and a masterclass from Jalen Hurts taking the Lombardi to the Linc for the second time.
Now, though, efforts are being made to ensure that it is the Eagles who become the league’s dynasty, rather than the aforementioned KC.
Despite the 2025 draft not taking place yet and the new campaign being some six months away, the bookies already have plenty of futures bets priced up.
So, let’s take a look at the current NFC East betting odds and who the bookmakers think will claim the divisional crown next term.
Eagles
The Eagles have been riding high since their recent Super Bowl victory, and online football betting sites see them as the favorites to dominate the NFC East once again. The latest football betting odds not only price Philly as a -150 favorite to claim the divisional crown for the second straight year, but they are also a narrow +670 frontrunner to claim the Lombardi once again.
Last season, their powerhouse offense, powered by Offensive Player of the Year Saquon Barkley and orchestrated by quarterback Jalen Hurts, averaged 31 points per game. As we saw in the Big Game in New Orleans, their defense is also relentless, consistently pressuring opposing QBs. In the Super Bowl, they sacked the mercurial Mahomes a whopping six times, as well as forcing two interceptions. Add that to the fact that they finished the 2024 regular season with a 14-3 record before their postseason heroics, and it’s clear to see why the bookies fancy them to repeat their efforts next term.
This offseason, they have focused on reloading their roster. They have extended the sensational Barkley’s contract a year early, while they have also secured a new deal for Zack Baun. Offensive guard Kenyon Green has been brought in from the Houston Texans, and A.J. Dillon replaces Kenneth Gainwell. However, they suffered significant losses in the secondary with the departures of Darius Slay and C.J. Gardner-Johnson.
Despite these hits, the Eagles’ core remains intact. Hurts and Barkley are arguably the best back pairing in the league, while wideouts A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith form perhaps the finest receiving corps as well. With their balance on both sides of the ball, the Eagles are not just favorites in the NFC East but also have legitimate aspirations for another Super Bowl appearance.
Commanders
Last season, the Washington Commanders stunned everybody in a breakout campaign. In 2023, the capital city side managed just four wins all season. However, the drafting of sensational quarterback Jayden Daniels, second overall in last summer’s draft, revolutionized the formerly ailing franchise’s fortunes. Led by the former LSU standout and anchored by a top-five defense, the Commanders went 12-5 in the regular season and weren’t finished there.
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A walk-off field goal led Washington to their first postseason victory in almost 20 years in the wildcard round on the road against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Then, a stunning 299-yard two-touchdown display from Daniels secured a shocking upset win against the Lombardi favorite Detroit Lions in the Wildcard Round. Unfortunately for them, the Eagles proved too hot to handle in the conference championships, but after some shrewd offseason moves, the Commanders look well-positioned to contend once again.
They approached this off-season with bold moves to strengthen their roster. They made headlines by acquiring elite left tackle Laremy Tunsil to solidify the offensive line while also trading for powerhouse wide receiver Deebo Samuel from the San Francisco 49ers – sending just a paltry fifth-round pick in the opposite direction. On defense, the addition of cornerback Jonathan Jones and defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw should maintain their status as one of the league’s stingiest units.
Coach Ron Rivera is now looking for the Commanders to take the next step. With Daniels entering his second season and new additions on both sides of the ball, this team has the tools to challenge the Eagles for the division crown, and the bookies have sat up and taken notice of that, making them a +185 second favorite.
Cowboys
The Cowboys once again fell short of expectations in 2024. But unlike in previous years, where they have flourished in the regular season only to flounder in the playoffs, America’s Team wouldn’t even make it that far. A mid-season injury to star quarterback Dak Prescott derailed their hopes, and they ended up finishing 8-9 and missing the postseason altogether.
Nursing their QB back to full fitness throughout the offseason is of paramount importance. Add to that the retention of key defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa with an $80 million extension and the bolstering of the pass rush by the acquisition of both Solomon Thomas and Dante Fowler Jr, and it’s clear that the Cowboys mean business. But despite that, the bookies still make them a +700 outsider to win the division this term, and perhaps no amount of close season strengthening will shorten those odds too much, considering their recent efforts.
Giants
The Giants are, without question, the whipping boys of the division, and their +3000 odds reflect that. They endured a dismal time in 2024, finishing 3-14, and even that was one win too many. A shocking 45-33 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on the penultimate weekend of the season not only derailed Indy’s playoff aspirations but also cost the Giants the top spot in the upcoming draft.
Now, rather than having the pick of the litter at the top of the board—perhaps finding a face of the franchise in the form of Cam Ward or Shadeur Sanders—they must wait until number three. And with the two teams above them in the order—namely, the Titans and the Browns—both needing a quarterback, there’s no guarantee that the MetLife side’s woes will come to an end in 2025.
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