The Dallas Cowboys turned Monday night into a statement, beating the division-rival Philadelphia Eagles in primetime and getting themselves right back on track after a two-game skid. That win did more than restore some confidence in Dallas - it also shifted the NFC East betting picture.
After Week 7, DraftKings Sportsbook has the Cowboys as the favorites to win the division. Dallas opened the season at +235 to take the NFC East, but those odds have moved to +115. Right behind them are the New York Giants at +125.
The rest of the division is sitting much farther back. The Washington Commanders are listed at +800 for an automatic playoff spot, while the Eagles have dropped to +1500 with Jalen Hurts lost for the season.
There’s still plenty of football ahead, but the Cowboys are in the strongest position in the division right now. That reality could also give Jerry Jones reason to consider a major move before the NFL trade deadline, which is less than two weeks away.
Dallas still trails the Giants by 1.5 games, but the schedule gives the Cowboys a clear opening. Upcoming matchups with the struggling Arizona Cardinals and Indianapolis Colts offer a chance to stack wins and push into November on a three-game run.
The Giants have some manageable games ahead as well, but their next six contests include the Jacksonville Jaguars, San Francisco 49ers, and Seattle Seahawks.
The race is still unsettled, but the oddsmakers clearly believe Dallas is best positioned to surge late. At the very least, the NFC East looks headed for a new champion this season.
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