Buy Or Sell: Philadelphia Eagles To Win The NFC East
David Connelly
The Philadelphia Eagles have done everything they can to put pieces around quarterback Jalen Hurts and 2022 feels like a make-or-break season for the Birds. As they have become a public darling in the divisional market, we discuss their biggest offseason moves and odds to win the NFC East on BetMGM.
Philadelphia Eagles (2021 Record: 9-8)
Biggest Addition: A.J. Brown
Brown is already one of the league’s best wide receivers and at just 24 years old, he still has plenty of time to get even better. This was a home run trade during the NFL Draft by the Eagles and it brings in a bonafide number one option for Jalen Hurts that could become a lethal pairing if DeVonta Smith can take the next step in his second season.
Biggest Loss: Brandon Brooks
Brooks was a three-time Pro Bowler with the Eagles at guard and will leave a massive hole in their offensive line following his retirement. Losing an anchor on your line is never a good thing, especially when you are trying to develop a franchise quarterback.
X-Factor: Jalen Hurts
Calling a starting quarterback an X-factor might be a little bit of a stretch, but Hurts is entering a pivotal season in his career with a fair amount of pressure on their shoulders. The front office has made a significant effort to put him in a place to succeed and if the Eagles do not, he’s likely the one to blame.
NFC East Futures Market
Line Movement: +300 -> +190
Amount of tickets: 39.0%
Amount of handle: 36.7%
Team Outlook
The pieces are in place for Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles to succeed in 2022. They had a top-five rushing offense in yards per play in 2021 and adding a weapon like A.J. Brown to the passing game will give head coach Nick Sirianni ample opportunity to ensure as balanced of an offense as he prefers. Last season, the Eagles ran the ball at the most frequent rate in the league with 49.87 percent of their snaps being rushing attempts.
The market reflects that the Eagles are quite the trendy pick to knock off the favorite Dallas Cowboys and that feels like a reality. The Cowboys have not done much to improve their roster throughout this offseason and with the aggression that Philadelphia has shown, it feels like the gap may have closed between the two rosters in terms of talent.
Buy or Sell?
Buy on the Eagles to contend for the NFC East here.
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.