280: 2026 NFC East Standings Predictions

0:13 – Chris Horwedel opens a special solo edition of The Underdog NFL Show focused entirely on projecting NFC East division finishes, offseason moves, draft classes, and betting odds from oddsmakers heading into the 2026 NFL season.

1:26 – Dallas Cowboys offseason breakdown covers Sam Howell, Javonte Williams, George Pickens, Rashan Gary, Jalen Thompson, and Brandon Aubrey extensions, plus why the Cowboys’ roster improvements should concern the rest of the NFC East.

5:38 – Cowboys draft analysis highlights Caleb Downs, Malachi Lawrence, Jayshon Barham, Drew Shelton, Devin Moore, LT Overton, and why Dallas may have landed one of the strongest defensive draft hauls in the NFL.

7:46 – New York Giants discussion begins with John Harbaugh’s arrival, major culture changes, free-agent additions like Patrick Ricard, Isaiah Likely, DJ Reader, Tremaine Edmunds, Greg Newsome, and why the Giants could become one of the NFL’s biggest surprise teams.

11:17 – Giants draft breakdown focuses on Arvell Reese, Francis Mauigoa, Colton Hood, and Malachi Fields, including why Reese may have the highest defensive upside in the entire draft class.

13:53 – Philadelphia Eagles offseason recap covers Andy Dalton, Hollywood Brown, Elijah Moore, Dontayvion Wicks, Dallas Goedert’s return, Johnny Mundt, Jonathan Greenard, Tariq Woolen, Jonathan Jones, and roster reshaping after another deep playoff run.

17:42 – Eagles draft analysis centers on Makai Lemon as the potential long-term A.J. Brown replacement, Eli Stowers, Markel Bell’s upside, Cole Payton’s developmental value, and the fascinating International Pathway Program pick of Nigerian defensive tackle Uar Bernard.

21:25 – Washington Commanders offseason moves include Marcus Mariota, Jerome Ford, Rachaad White, Chig Okonkwo, Laremy Tunsil, Odafe Oweh, Leo Chenal, and a complete rebuild of the offensive line and defense around Jayden Daniels.

24:30 – Commanders draft discussion highlights Sonny Styles’ elite athleticism, Antonio Williams, Joshua Josephs, Kaytron Allen, and why Washington may have landed one of the steals of the first round.

26:12 – Chris closes the episode by comparing division winner odds, projected finishes, NFC East win totals, and why he believes the Giants are massively undervalued heading into the 2026 season.