The NFL regular season is just weeks away, and the NFC East is hoping to rebound from being the doormat of the league last year. No team in the division finished with a winning record, but both Dallas and Washington are expected to return to winning ways this year.

Let’s break down the changes for each of the four teams, and tell you who presents the best betting value to win the division this season.

Washington Football Team

2020 record: 7-9
Key additions: WR Curtis Samuel, CB William Jackson III, QB Ryan Fitzpatrick, LB Jamin Davis
Key departures: DE Ryan Kerrigan, LB Kevin Pierre-Louis, CB Ronaldo Darby, QB Alex Smith

The trends all say that Washington will not repeat as division champions. No team has done so in the NFC East in 16 years. In his last eight seasons as a starting quarterback, Fitzpatrick has failed to make the playoffs. Additionally, Washington goes from one of the easiest schedules in the league, to what looks to be one of the toughest.

However, there are signs that point to Washington having the fewest question marks of any team in the NFC East. The defense was outstanding last year, and despite the departure of Kerrigan and Darby, defending defensive Rookie of the Year Chase Young and fellow rusher Montez Sweat should cause offensive tackles nightmares.

The Washington defense is loaded with young talent across the board, with PFF having multiple players among the top-ranked at their positions. This should allow Fitzpatrick to be a game manager, a role which suits him best. The addition of Curtis Samuel will help, and TE Logan Thomas provides Fitzpatrick with a great weapon in the short passing game.

Washington presents the best value on the board to win the division, and the team's defense will give it the best chance to do so.  

Dallas Cowboys

2020 record: 6-10
Key additions: DT Carlos Watkins, DL Brent Urban, DE Tarell Basham, LB Keanu Neal,
Key departures: QB Andy Dalton, OL Cam Erving, S Xavier Woods, DE Aldon Smith

There is no question the Cowboys, on paper, possess the most offensive weaponry in the division this season. Dak Prescott was re-signed to a long-term deal at quarterback and is back from injury, and with Amari Cooper, Michael Gallup, and CeeDee Lamb running routes, the passing attack should be quite potent.

However, questions abound about numerous aspects of this team heading into the season. The offensive line is a year older, Ezekiel Elliott was a shell of himself last season, and the defense was among the bottom fourth of the NFL in terms of efficiency.

While many feel the return of Prescott will see the Cowboys play much better than they did last season, it is worth keeping in mind they were just 1-3 before his injury. The additions of Neal and Urban on defense should help, but the Cowboys might need their offense to carry a huge load this season. If Elliott’s issues last season carry over, Prescott might find himself running for his life yet again. The question marks for the Cowboys, especially on defense, will likely prevent them from living up to their potential.

New York Giants

2020 record: 6-10
Key additions: WR Kenny Golladay, CB Adoree’ Jackson, TE Kyle Rudolph, WR Kadarius Toney
Key departures: QB Colt McCoy, RB Devonta Freeman, LB David Mayo, WR Golden Tate

Daniel Jones enters his third season with a year of experience in a new system, and the Giants hope that he is ready to take the next step forward, much like Josh Allen did in his third season. The return of Saquon Barkley from injury will help an offense that ranked second-to-last in scoring last season, as will the additions of Golladay and rookie WR Kadarius Toney.

Much will be expected as well from TE Evan Engram, who continues to struggle to live up to his skill set. Rudolph should provide Jones another safety net in the short passing game, especially early in the season given Barkley might miss the first couple of contests.

Defensively, New York has made their secondary play a priority, with one of the most expensive units in the NFL. The addition of Jackson gives them plenty of talent on the back end, and GM Dave Gettleman took a pass rusher in the second round in Azeez Ojulari to help in that area.

The Giants nearly made a late playoff push, despite their issues offensively, and while the playoffs might be out of reach this season, expect them to flirt with a .500 record.

Philadelphia Eagles

2020 record: 4-11-1
Key additions: WR DeVonta Smith, S Anthony Harris, DE Ryan Kerrigan, LB Eric Wilson, QB Joe Flacco
Key departures: QB Carson Wentz, WR DeSean Jackson, WR Alshon Jeffery, S Jalen Mills, OL Jason Peters

The Carson Wentz era is officially over in Philly, and Jalen Hurts has been handed the keys to the franchise. The move has fans divided, but the Eagles have decided to place their trust in the young signal caller, and drafted his former Alabama teammate DeVonta Smith to be his primary target in the passing game. The reigning Heisman winner will provide much of what they lost with the departure of DeSean Jackson, if not much more.

Stud TE Zach Ertz is still with the team despite requesting a trade in the offseason, but he might not be with them by Week 1. Even if he leaves, Dallas Goedert is expected to be a terrific replacement, and the two of them together could cause problems for defenses. The offensive line lost Jason Peters but should not see much of a drop off from last season.

The addition of Ryan Kerrigan to a defense that ranked third in the NFL in sacks is big, but a change in scheme could see them take time to return to form. The Eagles used much of their draft to add depth to the interior of the line, but linebacker remains a huge question mark. If Philly's pass defense does not show marked improvement over last season, Hurts might be asked to try to outscore the other team, an outcome Eagles fans won’t want to see.