Predicting each NFC East team's record for the 2019 NFL season

Carson Wentz
Carson Wentz

The NFC East has always been considered amongst the league's intriguing divisions. The Eagles' loaded roster, along with a seemingly healthy Carson Wentz, suggests that Philly will be looking to make a strong playoff push this coming season.

Meanwhile, Dak Prescott and that ever-so dominant defense led by DeMarcus Lawrence will be looking to help guide the Cowboys to back-to-back NFC East division titles. Don't forget about the Washington Redskins and New York Giants, both of whom have rookie quarterbacks that are ready to come in and take over when their number is called. Here's how I believe each NFC East team will fare, record-wise, in 2019.


#1 Philadelphia Eagles: 13-3

Let's not pretend like the Eagles didn't win a Super Bowl two seasons ago. Their roster was loaded with talent then, and it's loaded with talent now. With virtually no holes on either side of the ball, the Eagles should be considered legitimate Super Bowl contenders this season. Carson Wentz, despite not being completely healthy throughout the last couple of seasons, is looking to re-emerge as one of the league's top-tier quarterbacks.

GM Howie Roseman may have not made the flashiest of moves, but they were significant nonetheless. Trading for former Bears' running back Jordan Howard was one of the more underrated moves this offseason. He's sure to help bolster a running game which ranked a teeth-clenching 28th in rushing yards

The Eagles still have one of the best receiving corps in all of football, too. DeSean Jackson and Nelson Agholor are two of the best deep threats in the entire league. Alshon Jeffery and rookie J.J. Arcega-Whiteside provide Wentz with two dominant big-bodied receivers who certainly are no stranger to catching the deep ball.

Make no mistake about it, this is a team that's built to win. And with a healthy Carson Wentz at the helm, the sky's the limit. Look for Philly to soar their way to 13 wins and the NFC's top seed in 2019.

#2 Dallas Cowboys: 11-5

Dak Prescott
Dak Prescott

Similar to their division rival, Dallas too has a loaded roster. Ezekiel Elliott, DeMarcus Lawrence, Jaylon Smith and Leighton Vander Esch are just a few of the many talented players on their roster. However, despite having a young nucleus of talent, I'm still not sold on Dak Prescott being the long-term franchise quarterback.

If I'm being honest, Dallas' defense practically carried them last season. The dominant unit ranked a tremendous 6th in points allowed per game with 20.2, 7th in total yards allowed per game with 329.2, 13th in passing yards allowed per game with 234.7, and an astounding 5th in rushing yards allowed per game with 94.6.

With former backup quarterback Kellen Moore being named Dallas' new offensive coordinator, it'll be interesting to see what his offense looks like heading into this season. Can Moore help elevate the play of Prescott? The pieces are in place, so there are no more excuses. Dak has to do better and be more consistent in order for the Cowboys to have long-term success.

Despite my concern surrounding Prescott's ability to be a true force multiplier, I still have the Cowboys winning 11 games this season. Let's not forget, they still have one of the better offensive lines in football, Zeke Elliott at running back, and an extremely talented defense as well.

#3 Washington Redskins: 7-9

Adrian Peterson
Adrian Peterson

Washington is an intriguing team, with a surprising amount of young and talented players. Defensively, the team brought in star safety Landon Collins, all while quietly assembling one of the more underrated front fours, not just within their division, but the entire NFL.

Johnathan Allen, Daron Payne, and Ryan Kerrigan have made a name for themselves by combining for 26 sacks last season. Adding stud defensive end Montez Sweat through the draft should only help enhance that number this coming season. Don't forget about Dwayne Haskins, whom Washington selected with their 15th overall pick.

With veteran quarterback Alex Smith's recovery period keeping him out until the 2020 season and Colt McCoy being the interim starter, I'd venture to say it won't take very long for Haskins to see on-field action.

Despite having some elite defensive pieces, I still see major holes at linebacker, with Reuben Foster out for the season after recently tearing his ACL. As far as the receivers are concerned, I see Paul Richardson and Josh Doctson as the only two viable wideouts to this point. Based on the uncertainties surrounding Washington, I can only see them winning seven games in 2019.

#4 New York Giants: 5-11

Sterling Shepard
Sterling Shepard

If I'm being completely honest, the Giants are a complete trainwreck. Let's just start with Eli Manning's horrendous 2018 season, in which he had a TD:INT ratio of 21:11. I, along with many other NFL fans, just don't see the purpose in holding onto a quarterback whose best years clearly seem to be far behind him.

Let us not forget about the offensive line, which surrendered the sixth-most sacks last season with 47. Even with the addition of right guard Kevin Zeitler, I'm not sure if his presence alone can help enhance the overall play of this offensive line in 2019. Making stronger strides is going to be key to this teams' success this upcoming season.

The additions of cornerback DeAndre Baker, defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence, and Jabrill Peppers should help this defense that ranked below average in a lot of major categories last season. That said, I have too many concerns surrounding several key areas.

The Giants just lack depth at important positions like running back and wide receiver. Their quarterback situation is arguably the worst in the entire league. At this point, I think GM Dave Gettleman and this organization are just 'winging it'. I see no long-term plan, which also concerns me greatly. For these reasons, I believe five wins in 2019, although not ideal, is more than just.

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