The NFC East has three teams with potential playoff aspirations this season.
Last year, the Philadelphia Eagles won the division with a record of 14-3 and went on to win the Super Bowl.
The Washington Commanders made the playoffs last season with a record of 12-5. This was a drastic improvement from 2023. Jayden Daniels lit the league on fire in his rookie campaign.
The Dallas Cowboys dealt with a lot of injuries and went 7-10 last year. They missed the postseason.
The New York Giants were dreadful last season. They had a record of 3-14.
The NFC East has three good teams, as the Cowboys will be better in 2025.
Below is a breakdown of the NFC East and a prediction of which team will win the division.
NFC East Breakdown
The NFC East will be a three-team race this year.
Divisional matchups in the NFC East will be competitive.
Scroll down for a breakdown of each NFC East team heading into the 2025 NFL season.
Philadelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles won the Super Bowl last season.
They steamrolled through all their opponents in the postseason except the LA Rams, who put up a fight against Philly.
Philadelphia was carried all season offensively by Saquon Barkley. In 16 games last season, Barkley recorded 2,005 rushing yards and 13 rushing TDs. He was once again brilliant in the playoffs. Barkley had 499 rushing yards in four postseason games and had five rushing TDs.
Jalen Hurts showed up big when it mattered most. He was excellent in the Super Bowl and the NFC Championship game. Hurts won Super Bowl MVP.
A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith are excellent WR weapons, and Dallas Goedert remains a consistent option at tight end.
The offensive line remains strong for the Eagles.
Philadelphia had the best defense in the league, allowing the fewest points per game in the NFL last season.
This remains a stacked roster. There is little weakness to find with the Eagles’ roster.
It is always tough for a team to repeat, but the Eagles are capable of not only winning the NFC East again but winning the Super Bowl.
Washington Commanders
The Washington Commanders shocked everybody last season. They went 12-5 and made the playoffs. In 2023, the Commanders won four games.
The impact of a QB was evident with this team. Jayden Daniels completely changed the outlook of this franchise.
Daniels led the Commanders to two road playoff wins in his rookie season. They defeated the Detroit Lions in the NFC Divisional round and were massive underdogs.
Daniels can beat you with his arm or his legs. He put this team on his back last season and shocked everybody at how much he helped improve this team.
Despite seeing a lot of success last season, this Commanders team still has weaknesses. Their offensive line was dreadful last season. This prompted them to trade for offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil in the offseason. They also drafted offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr. with the 29th pick in the first round. Washington smartly prioritized protecting Daniels this offseason.
The defense also lacked last season. They ranked 22nd in points allowed per game and 31st in rushing yards allowed per game. They signed defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw in the offseason to improve their rush defense.
Washington spent the offseason improving their weaknesses and is in a position to win the NFC East in 2025.
Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys dealt with numerous injuries to key players last season and missed the playoffs.
Their defense was awful, ranking 31st in points allowed per game. Losing QB Dak Prescott hurt the defense as the offense was unable to sustain drives and left the defense on the field a lot more.
This season, Dak is healthy and has an added weapon this year. The Cowboys acquired WR George Pickens from the Pittsburgh Steelers to pair with WR CeeDee Lamb. This is a very good WR duo.
Their offensive line will improve in 2025 as well.
On defense, CB DaRon Bland will be healthy to begin the season, but Trevon Diggs may not be ready for week 1.
Micah Parsons is healthy and remains one of the best rushers in the league.
With Dak healthy, this Cowboys team will be a lot better than people anticipate.
New York Giants
The New York Giants enter the 2025 season as the worst team in the NFC East.
They have the worst offense and defense in the division.
With the third pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, the Giants selected EDGE Abdul Carter to bolster their defense. They also selected QB Jaxson Dart 25th overall.
Dart is unlikely to start as they signed Russell Wilson in the offseason.
The Giants should be a bit improved in 2025 but will not challenge to win the NFC East.
Which Team Will Win The NFC East?
The NFC East is truly a three-team race. The Giants will not challenge to win the division, but the Eagles, Commanders, and Cowboys are all capable of winning the division.
Philadelphia has the best team, but it is very difficult to repeat as Super Bowl and NFC East champions. After a grueling year last season, they could take a little step back in 2025.
The Commanders improved in the offseason, but their defense and offensive line will still be a weaknesses in 2025.
It is a bit risky, but the Dallas Cowboys are the prediction to win the NFC East. They dealt with numerous injuries last season and should be healthier in 2025. Their offense will be better with the addition of Pickens. The defense will be better as they are healthier in 2025. The Dallas Cowboys will surprise a lot of people and be better than expected.
