2021 NFC East Predictions with Odds and Expert Betting Picks

by Gary Patrick Garry - 8/23/2021

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Last year, the NFC East was a battle of attrition. The Washington Football Team won the division with a 7-9 record (if you can call a losing record “winning”), and the only thing remarkable about the division was its ineptitude.

The 2021 season should be a bit better for the NFC East, but it still looks like a pretty weak division. At the same time, somebody has to win it, and there is money to be made if you can identify the team that will rise to the top.

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Dallas Cowboys

FanDuel Odds: +130

The Cowboys will have a healthy Dak Prescott back this year with a four-year, $160 million contract in hand. He gets to throw to one of the best wide receiver groups in the NFL, and Ezekiel Elliott may rebound with his QB1 back behind the center.

On the other side of the ball, the Cowboys were ranked 28th in defense a year ago, and they haven’t made any huge upgrades during the off-season. They did draft linebacker Micah Parsons in the first round, and the health of Leighton Vander Esch will be a key factor.

In spite of the same defensive faces, there is cause for optimism because of the addition of new defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, the former Atlanta Falcons coach.

You are getting positive money on Dallas in the futures, but they are always underlayed because there are so many Cowboy fans that blindly bet on them every year for no good reason.

They are arguably the best team in a weak division, so it’s not the worst bet in the world.

Washington Football Team

FanDuel Odds: +260

The Washington club had a mediocre record, but they had a very strong defense that gave them a chance to win. They did have a need at cornerback, and they filled it nicely when they signed William Jackson III, who was the 24th pick in the 2016 draft.

Their offense should be much improved with wily veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick at the helm. He’s tough, inspirational, and he tends to find a way to win. The receiving corps has been bolstered by the acquisitions of Curtis Samuel, Adam Humphreys, and draftee Dyami Brown.

I like the team at +260 because they probably have the best defense in the division, and Fitzpatrick knows how to manage a game when field position is usually in his favor.

New York Giants

FanDuel Odds: +400

The Giants have been consistent losers over recent years, but there is cause for optimism this time around. They landed one of the best receivers in the game in Kenny Golladay, and he will join Sterling Shephard, the speedy Darius Slayton, and explosive rookie Kadarius Toney.

Tight end Evan Engram is a beast when he’s right, and they added veteran Kyle Rudolph for good measure. Their defense was solid last year, and they should improve in 2021.

There is good value here at +400. However, for the most part I did not like what I saw from Daniel Jones a year ago. This bet is not for me, but I can’t fault those that take a shot on the Giants.

Philadelphia Eagles

FanDuel Odds: +450

The longest shot on the board is the Philadelphia Eagles at +450, and they have earned this ignominious distinction. They are a franchise in transition. And when you hear the consistent Deshaun Watson rumors, you have to wonder about their commitment to Jalen Hurts.

When you look at his supporting cast, it is simply not on par with the other teams in the division, and there is no reason to anticipate significant defensive improvement.

I’m a lifelong Eagles fan, so I won’t bet against them, but I’m not taking this futures wager.

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