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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