Mike's Hard Takes

1. Eagles 11-6*
2. Commanders 10-7*
3. Giants 8-9
4. Cowboys 3-14

Division Overview:

• If this prediction comes to fruition, the NFC East will have a repeat winner for the first time in 21 years. The Eagles are absolutely loaded and in a class of their own when it comes to talent in this division, but more crazy stuff tends to happen in the NFC East than in most divisions.

Eagles

• Losses: @ Buccaneers, @ Giants, Lions, @ Bills, Commanders
• Fly Eagles Fly. The offense should continue to flourish, the only question is if Saquon Barkley can repeat his unbelievable success from last season, but even if he can’t, the offense is stocked up with weapons so points shouldn’t be hard to come by. On defense the Eagles, in my opinion, drafted two defensive rookie of the year candidates AGAIN this season with Jihaad Campbell and Andrew Makuba, while they have a contender for best defensive player in football anchoring down low with Jalen Carter. I see some natural sleep walking happening during the regular season, but watch out come the playoffs.

Commanders

• Losses: Raiders, @ Chargers, Bears, Lions, Broncos, @ Vikings, Eagles
• Jayden Daniels is a superstar, and is already the best QB in the division, and could contend for best QB in the conference this season, and when you have that on your team there is no ceiling. The offensive line should be improved with Laremy Tunsil, and first rounder Josh Conerly Jr joining the fold, so the offense should be dynamic, barring the resigning of Terry McLaurin. This, plus a defense that will run around with its hair on fire should pose a threat to any NFC team.

Giants

• Wins: @ Cowboys, Chargers, @ Saints, Eagles, @ Patriots, Vikings, @ Raiders, Cowboys
• I like the Giants as a sneaky dangerous team this season. The defense should be NASTY with their front seven, and if whoever plays QB can get the ball in Malik Nabers’ hands as consistently as possible, the Giants could sneak up on people.

Cowboys

• Wins: @ Jets, @ Raiders, Chargers
• Let me start off saying something nice; I really liked the Cowboys’ draft. Now, let’s talk about the problems: unproven stable of running backs filled with #2 backs, both tackle spots on the offensive line, injury prone QB, the defense as a whole minus Micah Parsons (if he ends up playing), the coach, the GM, and to put a bow on it, the owner. Jerry Jones has accomplished his mission of creating a media circus that people talk about 24/7, but I believe this is the year the bottom falls out from under this franchise. It has a Raiders post 2003 feel to this franchise and I see a dark future on the horizon.