The NFC East had three teams make the NFL Playoffs, and all four were in the hunt throughout the season. They’ve all improved in Free Agency and the NFL Draft, so it could still be an exciting race even with the defending NFC champions in this division.
The are many important offensive pieces in the NFC East. So let’s look at some of the players you may be looking at for your dynasty roster:
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Let’s take a look at our dynasty outlook for the NFC East.
Philadelphia Eagles
D’Andre Swift was the odd man out in Detroit, so he was sent to Philadelphia during the NFL Draft. This will work out well for both parties.
I always thought the Eagles would be in play to add more running back depth when they initially went with Rashaad Penny to replace Miles Sanders. Penny is very productive when on the field but has a long history of injuries. It’s also possible he’s not in their long-term plans, as he only signed a one-year deal.
This could start as a split backfield, but Swift should be the lead back as the season progresses and if Penny gets hurt. In this scenario, Swift could be a 20+ touch-per-game running back.
It’s plain and simple: Jalen Hurts to AJ Brown is a connection that will help you win fantasy championships for years to come. No one liked the trade for Brown during the Draft last year, but it proved very beneficial, and he finished as the PPR WR4 in 2022.
His 17.0 yards per reception led all receivers with at least 80 catches. He was also sixth amongst wide receivers in points per game (17.6) and had nine top-12 finishes. He’s only 25, so this should be a long-term connection.
Dallas Cowboys
With the Cowboys breaking ties with Ezekiel Elliott and not grabbing a running back till the sixth round in the Draft, Tony Pollard looks to be the answer in Dallas. He was only the running back in the league in 2022 that had a 1,000-yard season with under 200 carries, which shows how dynamic he is with the ball in his hands.
You saw him get the ball more as the season progressed, and from Week 8-14, he had five top-eight finishes, including the overall RB1 twice.
The Cowboys needed someone to replace Dalton Schultz, and it looks like it’s not Jake Ferguson. Don’t let Luke Schoonmaker’s overall college stats fool you. He is a tremendous pass-catcher, Michigan was just not a pass-heavy offense.
He will run routes up the middle, and at his size, he’s shown the ability to have an extensive route tree. He’s an exceptional blocker, which will help him have a high weekly snap percentage. He will also be excellent as a play-action quick-catch option. Schoonmaker could become someone you can depend on for a position that is tough to fill.
New York Giants
Darren Waller should have already been someone to add to your roster even before the move to New York, but his situation has a much better outlook than if he had stayed in Las Vegas. There’s a possibility that he will finish just behind Travis Kelce this season. 2019 and 2020 were incredible years, as he finished as the TE2 and TE3, respectively.
Injuries have plagued him for the last couple of years, but he’s still been fantastic when on the field. He had nine top-10 weekly finishes in 19 games the previous two seasons. He’s going to become Daniel Jones‘ favorite weapon.
Jalin Hyatt had just one productive season in college, but it was enough to prove he could play at a high level.
He had some of the best footwork from this past wide receiver class and incredible catch-and-run skills. Playing in the SEC, he went up against elite defensive back talent almost weekly, and he won many of those matchups. Just look at the film from that classic game against Alabama. He can create separation, and his athletic ability and long arms have him playing bigger than his size.
There’s some fear that Hyatt may be just a vertical threat, but he was never allowed to be anything different at Tennessee. With Brian Daboll’s creativity, he will help Hyatt be an intricate part of this offense.
Washington Commanders
Unfortunately, Brian Robinson missed the first five games in 2022 but made his mark when he returned. He finished with 797 rushing yards, rushing for 6.7 yards per attempt. In 12 games played, he had six with at least 20 touches.
Even with Antonio Gibson on this roster, Robinson will be the RB who gets the bulk of the carries. Gibson is also in the final year of his recent contract, and it’s unlikely they’ll retain him. This is the season where we see Robinson become a 1,000-yard rusher.
Jahan Dotson was a receiver people liked coming out of the Draft last year. Unfortunately, he missed a few games that derailed his season. The last quarter of the year is where he picked up steam. In his final four games, he had two best-receiving yard performances and two top-12 weekly finishes, including one in the top 10.
He was one of the better route runners with explosive speed that we saw come out of the Draft. He and Terry McLaurin will be a great duo to watch in 2023.
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