Jaxon Smith-Njigba absolutely torched the league last season, leading all receivers in yards and cashing in at a sweet +600 for those who believed early. That was just last year, folks, and with four weeks of the 2026 NFL season already behind us, the futures market is once again screaming with early value. The rust is shaken off, teams are finding their rhythm, and with 14 weeks left in the regular season, it’s time to call some shots before the odds tighten up.
Why Dallas’s Offense Is Lighting Up The NFC East (And The League)
Forget what you thought about the NFC East. Right now, the Dallas Cowboys are looking like the most complete squad in that division, even with some familiar defensive struggles. Remember last year, when their defense wasn’t exactly stellar? Well, despite a bunch of new faces on that side of the ball, it hasn’t looked “much improved” so far. BUT, they just snagged corner Joey Porter Jr., and his arrival could definitely bring that defense up to a more serviceable level. Even if it just gets to “serviceable,” their offense is the real strength, and it’s why you should be confident. These guys are tied for the second-highest scoring offense in the entire NFL, dropping 30.5 points per game! They’re also fourth-best on third down, converting a ridiculous 51.02% of the time, and crushing it in the red zone, ranking third-best in the league. When the offense is that good, they can carry a team a long way.
The Rest of the Division? Yikes.
While Dallas is looking strong, the rest of the NFC East is a mess, and that’s exactly why the Cowboys are a smart bet. The Giants, who were a preseason dark horse for some, had their hopes imploded when Jaxson Dart went down with a season-ending knee injury. Brutal. Then you’ve got the Commanders. Jayden Daniels is again dealing with a left elbow injury, though he’s slated to return at some point. But they’ve dug themselves into a 1-3 hole already, and they’re sitting at 0-2 in the division, including a head-to-head loss to Dallas. It’s not looking good, friends.
And then there are the Eagles. Man, these guys are at 2-2, but they just look completely lost offensively. Even before an “onslaught of injuries” hit stars like DeVonta Smith, Saquon Barkley, and Dallas Goedert, something just hasn’t felt right. Their yards-per-play average through the first month is tied for the third-lowest in the entire NFL, with teams like the Tennessee Titans and Los Angeles Chargers moving the ball way more efficiently. While their injury luck could turn around, this just doesn’t feel like Philadelphia’s year. All of this chaos makes Dallas a standout.
With four weeks done and 14 more to go in the 2026 regular season, the league is shaping up for another wild ride towards Super Bowl LXI. Keep your eyes peeled, because there’s plenty of action left, and early value like this won’t last forever.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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