Falcons to be among 2023 NFC Division winners after drafting Bijan Robinson

• Philadelphia, San Francisco, Detroit and New Orleans are favored to win their respective NFC divisions
  
• Minnesota (+275) and Atlanta (+250) provide great value in the NFC North and South
  
• The 2023 NFL season kicks off on Thursday, Sept. 7 with the Super Bowl champion Chiefs hosting the Lions

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Dallas, Philadelphia and San Francisco look like the class of a top heavy conference. But there are bound to be a handful of NFC surprises in the fast-approaching 2023 NFL season.

Starting with the NFC East, we’ll examine the odds and make our picks in all four divisions. Before we dive in, here’s where you can find the best Super Bowl betting tips and the top betting sites for NFL football in 2023.

NFC East Futures

Team
Philadelphia Eagles	-125	-120	-120
Dallas Cowboys	+190	+190	+190
New York Giants	+675	+800	+800
Washington Commanders	+1200	+1100	+1100

Philly or Dallas?

Philadelphia (-125) has new offensive and defensive coordinators following the departures of Shane Steichen and Jonathan Gannon. Otherwise, it’s business as usual. Jalen Hurts, AJ Brown, Devonta Smith, a top-tier offensive line and a defense loaded with former Georgia Bulldogs will try to return to the Super Bowl. New York (+800) and Washington (+1200) won’t provide any resistance in the NFC East, but one club could.

Dallas (+190) brought in Brandin Cooks to supplement their receiving corps and added Stephon Gilmore at corner. While most think their offense will take a step back with Kellen Moore out the door, more Mike McCarthy might be a good thing. We’ll take Micah Parsons and the Cowboys to win the division.

Micah Parsons vs Nick Bosa

Who are you taking? pic.twitter.com/9M33IZTSch

— PFF (@PFF) June 30, 2023

NFC West Futures

Team
San Francisco 49ers	-160	-150	-160
Seattle Seahawks	+200	+200	+200
Los Angeles Rams	+750	+750	+750
Arizona Cardinals	+2200	+2500	+2200

Seattle or San Francisco?

San Francisco (-150) is absolutely loaded on offense with Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk and George Kittle. If Brock Purdy returns to form following a UCL tear, the sky’s the limit for the 49ers. But, Seattle (+200) can’t be counted out. No. 5 overall pick Devon Witherspoon should help solidify their secondary while No. 20 overall selection Jaxon Smith-Njigba will form a fearsome receiving corps with Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf.

The Los Angeles Rams (+750) and Arizona Cardinals (+2500) are both contenders for worst record in the NFL. We’ll take the Niners to claim their second-straight NFC West title.

NFC North Futures

Team
Detroit Lions	+125	+130	+125
Minnesota Vikings	+275	+250	+275
Chicago Bears	+400	+350	+400
Green Bay Packers	+425	+400	+425

Vikings rule the north

While everyone seems to be handing Detroit (+130) their first NFC North championship since 1993, there’s not a whole lot to like outside of Ben Johnson’s play-calling and a stalwart offensive line. The defense is still stinky, and Jared Goff, Jahmyr Gibbs and Amon-Ra St. Brown form a fairly mediocre offensive corps. What about Chicago (+400)? Well, the Bears won three games last year and Justin Fields takes way too many sacks. Similarly, it’s hard to trust Jordan Love and a Packers (+425) organization that still employs DC Joe Barry.

That leaves the Vikings (+275). Sure, their 13-4 record in 2022 was a mirage, but Kirk Cousins and Justin Jefferson know how to put points on the board. And Brian Flores provides a massive upgrade at defensive coordinator.

worst QB inside the 10, part 1 pic.twitter.com/g6rSkPycmq

— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) June 30, 2023

NFC South Futures

Team
New Orleans Saints	+125	+115	+125
Atlanta Falcons	+240	+250	+240
Carolina Panthers	+310	+375	+310
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	+750	+700	+750

Fear the Falcons

New Orleans (+125) is a trendy pick despite coach Dennis Allen having a 18-47 career record. Derek Carr is also a goddamn disaster in the red zone (see above). Carolina (+375) has one of the worst wide receiver rooms in the league and Frank Reich has been consistently overrated as a play-caller for years. Pray for short king Bryce Young.

Tampa Bay (+750) should trade Mike Evans and Chris Godwin immediately and tank for Caleb Williams, because Baker Mayfield gives them no shot. Atlanta (+250) is an easy pick, even with Desmond Ridder under center. Arthur Jones knows how to build a run game around rookie Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier, and Kyle Pitts and Drake London should only get better. Fly Falcons, fly.