NFC East Division Preview

NFC East Team Previews

It’s NFC Week! More specifically, it’s NFC East Day. We’re going team-by-team through the NFC East, previewing the 2023 season for the Eagles, Cowboys, Giants, and Commanders. We’ve got everything from personnel and coaching changes, depth charts, draft picks, schedules, fantasy football advice, and more.

Philadelphia Eagles Team Preview

Team Info

Division:                                   NFC East
2022 Finish (Record):           1st (14-3-0)

Head Coach:                          Nick Sirianni
Offensive Coordinator:         Brian Johnson *NEW*
Play Caller:                            TBC

Brian Johnson Last 3 Roles

• Philadelphia Eagles (2021-2022) Quarterbacks Coach
• Florida (2020) Offensive Coordinator
• Florida (2018-2019) Quarterbacks Coach

 

2022 Top PPR Scorers and Team Tendencies

(Team Tendencies Source Data from NFELO)

Key Changes & Need to Know

• Superbowl Hangover? – It’s not unusual for Superbowl teams to have a hangover in the following season and struggle to recapture the same form
• Tough Schedule – The NFC East had the easiest schedule in 2022, they’ve got one of the hardest in 2023. As 1st place team, the Eagles have the hardest
• New Backfield – No more Miles Sanders in Philadelphia, replaced by D’Andre Swift and Rashaad Penny. Neither of which were big investments

2023 Draft Picks

• 1.09 – Jalen Carter DT
• 1.30 – Nolan Smith EDGE
• 3.02 – Tyler Steen OT
• 4.03 – Kelee Ringo CB
• 6.11 – Tanner McKee QB
• 7.32 – Moro Ojomo DT

Free Agency

Notable New Players

• D’Andre Swift – Running Back
• Olamide Zaccheaus – Wide Receiver
• Rashaad Penny – Running Back

Notable Players who have left

• Zach Pascal – Wide Receiver
• Andre Dillard – Offensive Tackle
• Isaac Seumalo – Guard
• Miles Sanders – Running Back

Top Ranked Players – 2023

• A.J. Brown WR8
• Jalen Hurts QB2
• DeVonta Smith WR13
• D’Andre Swift RB26
• Dallas Goedert TE5

See The Complete Rankings Here

Positional Depth Charts

Quarterback

• Jalen Hurts
• Marcus Mariota
• Tanner McKee

Position Rank: 2nd

Running Back

• Kenneth Gainwell
• D’Andre Swift
• Rashaad Penny
• Boston Scott
• Trey Sermon

Position Rank: 1st

Wide Receiver

• A.J. Brown
• DeVonta Smith
• Quez Watkins
• Olamide Zaccheaus
• Tyrie Cleveland
• Britain Covey

Position Rank: 8th

Tight End

• Dallas Goedert
• Dan Arnold
• Grant Calcaterra
• Jack Stoll
• Tyree Jackson

Position Rank: 5th

Offensive Line

• LT – Jordan Mailata
• LG – Landon Dickerson
• C – Jason Kelce
• RG – Cam Jurgens
• RT – Lane Johnson

Position Rank (PFF): 1st

2023 Projections

Projections Created Using The 2023 Projections Template

Fantasy Football Studs

• A.J. Brown
• Jalen Hurts
• Devonta Smith

Fantasy Football Values

• Dallas Goedert
• Kenneth Gainwell
• Rashaad Penny

Fantasy Football Avoids

• None

Our Targets

• Jalen Hurts
• AJ Brown
• Devonta Smith
• Dallas Goedert
• Kenneth Gainwell

 

2023 Schedule

 

Week 1	@	New England Patriots
Week 2	v	Minnesota Vikings
Week 3	@	Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Week 4	v	Washington Commanders
Week 5	@	Los Angeles Rams
Week 6	@	New York Jets
Week 7	v	Miami Dolphins
Week 8	@	Washington Commanders
Week 9	v	Dallas Cowboys
Week 10	BYE
Week 11	@	Kansas City Chiefs
Week 12	v	Buffalo Bills
Week 13	v	San Francisco 49ers
Week 14	@	Dallas Cowboys
Week 15	@	Seattle Seahawks
Week 16	v	New York Giants
Week 17	v	Arizona Cardinals
Week 18	@	New York Giants

Summary

The Eagles were the breakout team of 2022, led by the breakout season of quarterback Jalen Hurts. After coming up short in the super bowl, they’ve added to the running back room and crushed the NFL Draft. The Eagles are no longer flying under the radar and may even be the most talented team in the league. The roster is strong across the board. On offense, they have the NFL’s best offensive line, a top-3 quarterback, a pair of stud wide receivers, and one of the better receiving tight ends. in the backfield, they’ve swapped out Miles Sanders for the trio of Kenneth Gainwell, D’Andre Swift, and Rashaad Penny to make up one of the NFL’s most explosive running back rooms and one of fantasy football’s most difficult to decipher. Oh, and they have one of the better defenses in the league, too.

The Eagles will again be ripe with fantasy production as well as a top-3 real life team. There’s little reason to believe they won’t be back in the super bowl with a chance to lock up that Lombardi trophy.

 

Overall Team Rank: 1st

Projected NFC East Finish: 1st

 

Dallas Cowboys Team Preview

Team Info

Division:                                   NFC East
2022 Finish (Record):           2nd (12-5-0)

Head Coach:                          Mike McCarthy
Offensive Coordinator:        Brian Schottenheimer *NEW*
Play Caller:                            Mike McCarthy

Brian Schottenheimer Last 3 Roles

• Jacksonville Jaguars (2021) Quarterbacks Coach / Passing Game Coordinator
• Seattle Seahawks (2018-2020) Offensive Coordinator
• Indianapolis Colts (2016-2017) Quarterbacks Coach

 

2022 Top PPR Scorers and Tendencies

(Team Tendencies Source Data from NFELO)

Key Changes & Need to Know

• New Offensive Coordinator – Brian Schottenheimer, former OC for the Seahawks, Rams and Jets. Worked under the likes of Pete Carroll and Jeff Fisher
• New / Old Play Caller – Despite the introduction of a new OC, Mike McCarthy is going to call the plays in 2023
• No more Zeke – One-time cog in this offense and best friend to Dak Prescott, is no longer with the team.

2023 Draft Picks

• 1.26 – Mazi Smith DT
• 2.27 – Luke Schoonmaker TE
• 3.27 – DeMarvion Overshown LB
• 4.27 – Viliami Fehoko Jr. DE
• 5.34 – Asim Richards OT
• 6.01 – Eric Scott Jr. CB
• 6.35 – Deuce Vaughn RB
• 7.27 – Jalen Brooks WR

Free Agency

Notable New Players

• Brandin Cooks – Wide Receiver
• Ronald Jones – Running Back

Notable Players who have left

• Ezekiel Elliott – Running Back
• Noah Brown – Wide Receiver
• Dalton Schultz – Tight End
• Connor McGovern – Guard

Top Ranked Players – 2023

• CeeDee Lamb WR7
• Tony Pollard RB3
• Brandin Cooks WR37
• Dak Prescott QB9

See The Complete Rankings Here

Positional Depth Charts

Quarterback

• Dak Prescott
• Cooper Rush

Position Rank: 9th

Running Back

• Tony Pollard
• Rico Dowdle
• Malik Davis
• Deuce Vaughn
• Ronald Jones II

Position Rank: 13th

Wide Receiver

• CeeDee Lamb
• Brandin Cooks
• Michael Gallup
• Jalen Tolbert
• KaVontae Turpin
• Dennis Houston

Position Rank: 5th

Tight End

• Jake Ferguson
• Luke Schoonmaker
• Peyton Hendershot
• Sean McKeon

Position Rank: 28th

Offensive Line

• LT – Tyron Smith
• LG – Tyler Smith
• C – Tyler Biadasz
• RG – Zack Martin
• RT – Terence Steele

Position Rank (PFF): 6th

2023 Projections

Projections Created Using The 2023 Projections Template

Fantasy Football Studs

• CeeDee Lamb
• Tony Pollard

Fantasy Football Values

• Dak Prescott
• Brandin Cooks

Fantasy Football Avoids

• None

Our Targets

• CeeDee Lamb
• Tony Pollard
• Brandin Cooks
• Dak Prescott

 

2023 Schedule

 

Week 1	@	New York Giants
Week 2	v	New York Jets
Week 3	@	Arizona Cardinals
Week 4	v	New England Patriots
Week 5	@	San Francisco 49ers
Week 6	@	Los Angeles Chargers
Week 7	BYE
Week 8	v	Los Angeles Rams
Week 9	@	Philadelphia Eagles
Week 10	v	New York Giants
Week 11	@	Carolina Panthers
Week 12	v	Washington Commanders
Week 13	v	Seattle Seahawks
Week 14	v	Philadelphia Eagles
Week 15	@	Buffalo Bills
Week 16	@	Miami Dolphins
Week 17	v	Detroit Lions
Week 18	@	Washington Commanders

Summary

The Cowboys say they’re going to run the ball. However, actions speak louder than words and their actions tell us they plan on being pass-heavy. They released running back Ezekiel Elliott and replaced him with no one. They traded for wide receiver Brandin Cooks. And they used a second round pick on a tight end. The Cowboys have everything in place to contend with the Eagles for the NFC East title. The offensive line is about as good as anyone when healthy. They have a bunch of talent on defense. And they have explosive playmakers on offense.

Overall Team Rank: 10th

Projected NFC East Finish: 2nd

New York Giants Team Preview

Team Info

Division:                                   NFC East
2022 Finish (Record):           3rd (9-7-1)

Head Coach:                          Brian Daboll
Offensive Coordinator:         Mike Kafka
Play Caller:                            Brian Daboll

 

2022 Top PPR Scorers and Team Tendencies

(Team Tendencies Source Data from NFELO)

Key Changes & Need to Know

• Daniel Jones – Jones signed a contract extension in the offseason and the team is committed to him for now at least
• Saquon Barkley – It was just a 1 year contract extension for Saquon to keep him as the best player on this team for 1 more run
• Sterling Shepard Injury – Shepard has long been a go-to volume receiver for the Giants. He tore his ACL after 3 games back from an Achilles injury last season, and is now back

2023 Draft Picks

• 1.24 – Deonte Banks CB
• 2.26 – John Michael Schmitz C
• 3.10 – Jalin Hyatt WR
• 5.37 – Eric Gray RB
• 6.32 – Tre Hawkins III CB
• 7.26 – Jordon Riley DT
• 7.37 – Gervarrius Owens SAF

Free Agency

Notable New Players

• Darren Waller – Tight End
• Parris Campbell – Wide Receiver
• James Robinson – Running Back
• Cole Beasley – Wide Receiver

Notable Players who have left

• Kenny Golladay – Wide Receiver
• Richie James – Wide Receiver
• Jon Feliciano – Center

Top Ranked Players – 2023

• Saquon Barkley RB4
• Darren Waller TE8
• Daniel Jones QB15
• Darius Slayton WR56
• Isaiah Hodgins WR57

See The Complete Rankings Here

Positional Depth Charts

Quarterback

• Daniel Jones
• Tyrod Taylor

Position Rank: 15th

Running Back

• Saquon Barkley
• Matt Breida
• James Robinson
• Eric Gray
• Gary Brightwell

Position Rank: 25th

Wide Receiver

• Isaiah Hodgins
• Darius Slayton
• Parris Campbell
• Wan’Dale Robinson
• Jalin Hyatt
• Sterling Shepard
• Jamison Crowder
• Bryce Ford-Wheaton
• David Sills V
• Collin Johnson
• Cole Beasley

Position Rank: 25th

Tight End

• Darren Waller
• Daniel Bellinger
• Tommy Sweeney
• Chris Myarick

Position Rank: 8th

Offensive Line

• LT – Andrew Thomas
• LG – Joshua Ezeudu
• C – John Michael Schmitz
• RG – Mark Glowinski
• RT – Evan Neal

Position Rank (PFF): 29th

2023 Projections

Projections Created Using The 2023 Projections Template

Fantasy Football Studs

• Saquon Barkley

Fantasy Football Values

• Darren Waller

Fantasy Football Avoids

• None

Our Targets

• Saquon Barkley

 

2023 Schedule

 

Week 1	v	Dallas Cowboys
Week 2	@	Arizona Cardinals
Week 3	@	San Francisco 49ers
Week 4	v	Seattle Seahawks
Week 5	@	Miami Dolphins
Week 6	@	Buffalo Bills
Week 7	v	Washington Commanders
Week 8	v	New York Jets
Week 9	@	Las Vegas Raiders
Week 10	@	Dallas Cowboys
Week 11	@	Washington Commanders
Week 12	v	New England Patriots
Week 13	BYE
Week 14	v	Green Bay Packers
Week 15	@	New Orleans Saints
Week 16	@	Philadelphia Eagles
Week 17	v	Los Angeles Rams
Week 18	v	Philadelphia Eagles

Summary

The Giants greatly exceeded expectations in 2022. They took one of the lesser talented rosters in the league and turned it into a playoff team. They brought back quarterback Daniel Jones with a long-term extension and running back Saquon Barkley got the franchise tag. They’ve also added talent, particularly on the offensive side with wide receiver Parris Campbell in free agency, tight end Darren Waller via trade, and rookie wideout Jaylin Hyatt in the draft. There are still plenty of questions across the board and the wide receiver position remains a glaring weakness despite the additions.

One thing for sure, though, is we’re going to find out if last season was a fluke or if coach Brian Daboll is really as much of a wizard as Giants fans believe. This team is still bottom-half of the NFL in talent so if they make another playoff run Daboll will be worthy of the praise he’s received.

Overall Team Rank: 24th

Projected NFC East Finish: 3rd

Washington Commanders Team Preview

Team Info

Division:                                   NFC East
2022 Finish (Record):           4th (8-8-1)

Head Coach:                          Ron Rivera
Offensive Coordinator:         Eric Bieniemy *NEW*
Play Caller:                            Eric Bieniemy

Eric Bieniemy Last 3 Roles

• Kansas City Chiefs (2018-2022) Offensive Coordinator
• Kansas City Chiefs (2013-2017) Running Backs Coach
• Colorado (2011-2012) Offensive Coordinator

 

2022 Top PPR Scorers and Team Tendencies

(Team Tendencies Source Data from NFELO)

Key Changes & Need to Know

• New Offensive Coordinator – Eric Bieniemy, long time OC under Andy Reid at Kansas City Chiefs. Although he didn’t call plays and now he will
• Quarterback Changes – Howell is going to be given first shot in his 2nd season, with the solid Jacoby Brissett on standby to take over

2023 Draft Picks

• 1.16 – Emmanuel Forbes CB
• 2.16 – Jartavius Martin CB
• 3.34 – Ricky Stromberg C
• 4.16 – Braeden Daniels G
• 5.02 – KJ Henry EDGE
• 6.16 – Chris Rodriguez Jr. RB
• 7.16 – Andre Jones Jr. EDGE

Free Agency

Notable New Players

• Andrew Wylie – Guard
• Jacoby Brissett – Quarterback
• Nick Gates – Guard

Notable Players who have left

• Carson Wentz – Quarterback
• Taylor Heinicke – Quarterback
• Cam Sims – Wide Receiver
• J.D. McKissic – Running Back
• Wes Schweltzer – Guard

Top Ranked Players – 2023

• Terry McLaurin WR21
• Antonio Gibson RB29
• Jahan Dotson WR38
• Brian Robinson RB36

See The Complete Rankings Here

Positional Depth Charts

Quarterback

• Sam Howell
• Jacoby Brissett

Position Rank: 30th

Running Back

• Antonio Gibson
• Brian Robinson Jr.
• Chris Rodriguez Jr.
• Jonathan Williams
• Jaret Patterson

Position Rank: 16th

Wide Receiver

• Terry McLaurin
• Jahan Dotson
• Curtis Samuel
• Dyami Brown
• Byron Pringle
• Dax Milne
• Marcus Kemp

Position Rank: 10th

Tight End

• Logan Thomas
• Cole Turner
• John Bates
• Armani Rogers

Position Rank: 28th

Offensive Line

• LT – Charles Leno Jr.
• LG – Nick Gates
• C – Ricky Stromberg
• RG – Samuel Cosmi
• RT – Andrew Wylie

Position Rank (PFF): 27th

2023 Projections

Projections Created Using The 2023 Projections Template

Fantasy Football Studs

• None

Fantasy Football Values

• Antonio Gibson

Fantasy Football Avoids

• Jahan Dotson
• Brian Robinson

Our Targets

• Terry McLaurin
• Antonio Gibson

 

2023 Schedule

 

Week 1	v	Arizona Cardinals
Week 2	@	Denver Broncos
Week 3	v	Buffalo Bills
Week 4	@	Philadelphia Eagles
Week 5	v	Chicago Bears
Week 6	@	Atlanta Falcons
Week 7	@	New York Giants
Week 8	v	Philadelphia Eagles
Week 9	@	New England Patriots
Week 10	@	Seattle Seahawks
Week 11	v	New York Giants
Week 12	@	Dallas Cowboys
Week 13	v	Miami Dolphins
Week 14	BYE
Week 15	@	Los Angeles Rams
Week 16	@	New York Jets
Week 17	v	San Francisco 49ers
Week 18	v	Dallas Cowboys

Summary

The good news: The Washington Commanders got rid of their owner. The bad news is, their team still stinks.

The Commanders enter the 2023 season with Sam Howell at quarterback, a stone age head coach, and a bad defense. In a positive light, this might actually wind up a decent situation for us as fantasy gamers, so long as Howell is at least competent. That’s because, they’re going to be forced to throw the ball a lot more than they’d like to. With a poor defense, in a division with multiple good offenses, plus games against the Seahawks, Dolphins, Jets, and 49ers, the Commanders are going to be in shootouts and/or comeback mode quite often. That should allow weapons like Terry McLaurin, Jahan Dotson, and Antonio Gibson to see the volume in the passing game that they need to be productive in fantasy, even if the efficiency isn’t all the way there.

As far as their real life outlook, the Commanders are heading towards a fourth place finish in the NFC East. There’s a real chance they hit the reset button in the offseason and revamp the front office, coaching staff, and roster.

Overall Team Rank: 20th

Projected NFC East Finish: 4th

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