NFC East division preview 2024 predicted order of finish, record Philadelphia Eagles (12-5) If Saquon Barkley stays healthy, Philly avenges last year's collapse to extend the trend of a different division winner every year since 2004. Dallas Cowboys (11-6) MVP runner-up Dak Prescott and three-time top-3 DPOY finisher Micah Parsons may get their first trophies, but will Jerry Jones ever get his fourth? Washington Commanders (6-11) Washington last won a home playoff game on Jan. 8, 2000 — 11 months before the birth of potential franchise savior Jayden Daniels. New York Giants (4-13) Coach Brian Daboll looks slim, but so do New York's odds of winning its first division title since the 2011 squad that won Super Bowl XLVI. Three MVP candidates Cowboys QB Dak Prescott Hard to believe, but America's Team has never had an MVP QB. Prescott nearly achieved something Troy Aikman, Roger Staubach and Tony Romo never did, placing second to Lamar Jackson in 2023 — 30 years after Emmitt Smith became the Cowboys' only MVP winner. A fifth season with double-digit wins could push Prescott to the trophy. Eagles QB Jalen Hurts In 2022, Hurts became the second player in NFL history with 3,500 yards and 20 touchdowns through the air and 12 or more scores on the ground, joining Cam Newton (2011). In 2023, he became the first to do it twice. A third such effort will put the 2022 MVP runner-up in the running to become the first recipient in Philadelphia history. Cowboys Edge Micah Parsons Hall of Famers Alan Page (1971) and Lawrence Taylor (1986) are the only defensive players to claim MVP honors. Page was 26 and Taylor was 27 when they won, giving the 25-year-old Parsons — who finished eighth in the voting in 2022 — a chance to become the youngest of his kind if he increases his sack total for a fourth straight campaign. 2024 Breakout players Eagles WR Johnny Wilson Is Wilson the second coming of 6-foot-8 Eagles great Harold Carmichael? His work in camp vaulted the skyscraper-sized 2024 sixth-rounder from roster longshot to potential WR3 alongside stars A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, at least until newly acquired Jahan Dotson gets up to speed. Eagles DT Milton Williams Opportunity is banging down the door for Williams, who enters a contract year after the retirement of six-time Pro Bowler Fletcher Cox. He tallied a career-high 25 pressures while playing only 46 percent of the snaps in 2023. Cowboys WR Jalen Tolbert Michael Gallup's exit elevates Tolbert to the No. 3 role in Dallas and fellow wideout Brandin Cooks says he's ready. "Whatever the expectations are for him out there, I'm telling you he's gonna crush it," he told the team website. Cowboys OLB DeMarvion Overshown After missing his rookie year with a torn ACL, 2023 third-round pick Overshown is itching to show what he can do in new coordinator Mike Zimmer's defense. "He jumps off the tape at you," Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy said. Giants TE Daniel Bellinger Darren Waller's retirement makes the Las Vegas-born Bellinger a safe bet to boost his receiving stats in his third season. The sure-handed, 6-foot-6 tight end caught 87.3 percent of his targets across his first two campaigns. Giants CB Deonte Banks Already the second-best corner in the Big Apple behind the Jets' Sauce Gardner, Banks allowed only 53 catches on 96 targets (55.2 percent) as a rookie while shadowing the likes of CeeDee Lamb, A.J. Brown and Terry McLaurin. Commanders QB Jayden Daniels The new Commander-in-chief in Washington, Daniels takes office with lofty expectations as a Heisman winner and No. 2 overall draft pick. Much like Kyler Murray, the dual-threat QB should have fun in Kliff Kingsbury's offense. Commanders FS Quan Martin Used primarily as a slot corner in Ron Rivera's defense as a 2023 second-round choice, Martin has the size, speed (4.46 in the 40), athleticism (44-inch vertical) and football IQ to make an impact alongside veteran Jeremy Chinn. Week 1 outlook Packers vs. Eagles, Friday, 8:15 p.m. ET (Brazil) Green Bay started 3-6 last season and wound up winning a playoff game at Dallas. Philadelphia started 10-1 and limped into the postseason, only to be trounced in Tampa. Their quest to reach Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans begins in Brazil in the first NFL regular season game in South America. New running backs share the spotlight in Sao Paulo, with three-time 1,000-yard rusher Saquon Barkley joining the Eagles and 2022 rushing king Josh Jacobs now powering the Packers. Vikings at Giants, 1 p.m. ET The last time these teams met, New York QB Daniel Jones delivered his only playoff victory to date with a 31-24 wild-card win in Minneapolis on Jan. 15, 2023. Both teams regressed last season, with Jones playing only six games before tearing his ACL and Vikings star Justin Jefferson missing seven games with a hamstring injury. Jones is back for a make-or-break season, while ex-Jets first-rounder Sam Darnold returns to MetLife Stadium as the new QB for Minnesota. Cowboys at Browns, 4:25 p.m. ET Three quarterbacks are under the microscope in this game: Dak Prescott of the Cowboys (can he win the big one?), Deshaun Watson of the Browns (can he return to his Pro Bowl form?) and the G.O.A.T. himself, Tom Brady, who is making his much-anticipated FOX broadcasting debut. Home-field advantage could weigh heavily in this early clash of Lombardi Trophy hopefuls. The Browns were 8-1 in the Dawg Pound last season and the Cowboys were 4-5 on the road. Commanders at Buccaneers, 4:25 p.m. ET New Washington coach Dan Quinn went 6-4 against the Bucs when he coached in the NFC South with Atlanta from 2015-20. A baptism by fire awaits Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels in his debut against a Tampa Bay defense anchored by LB Lavonte David and All-Pro safety Antoine Winfield. Bucs QB Baker Mayfield excelled under former OC Dave Canales (now head coach in Carolina) but has a new play-caller in Sean McVay disciple Liam Coen. Relatedtop betting sites for footballnfl propsbest college football sportsbooknba bettingfree mlb betting sitessportsbooks for nhllatest ufc linessoccer bettingbetting on copa america online
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Hajduk Split appear to have missed a good opportunity to keep the tie alive in the first leg and they will have a mountain to climb after the 2-0 defeat at Goodison Park. Everton, on the other hand, will be hoping to extend the good run of results and record a morale-boosting win ahead of Sunday’s clash with Premier League champions Chelsea.
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Hajduk Split had done really well in Europa League qualifying stages before the play-offs, recording 3-1 and 2-0 aggregate wins over Levski Sofia and Brondby respectively, winning three of four legs and keeping as many clean sheets in the process. The Whites were then quite unfortunate to be pitted against heavily reinforced Everton, and they failed to defy th…
The 2018 World Cup inter-confederation play-off is evenly poised after New Zealand held Peru to a goalless draw in Saturday s first leg.
With a ticket to next year s showpiece tournament in Russia up for grabs, neither side could break the deadlock at a sun-bathed Westpac Stadium in Wellington.
Desperate to end their 36-year wait for a World Cup berth, South American visitors Peru largely controlled proceedings but they were unable to make their superiority count despite a scrambling goal-line save from All Whites goalkeeper Stefan Marinovic, who also denied Aldo Corzo in the second half.
New Zealand almost snatched victory at the death when Ryan Thomas unleashed a powerful volley which flashed agonisingly wide of the post.
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David Alaba has confirmed that he is in talks with Bayern Munich over a new and improved contract.
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However, Bayern have now decided to sit down with Alaba and his representatives after all following alleged interest from Manchester City.
There have been talks with Bayern over a new contract, that is correct, Alaba told reporters.
Bayern are my priority. We will see what happens.
Reports from Germany claim Bayern are keen to tie Alaba down until June 2021, offering him an annual salary of €10million.
The 23-year-old joined Bayern from Austria Vienna in 2008 and made …
Chelsea have announced Michael Emenalo has stepped down from his position as technical director.
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In the 10 years Emenalo has been involved with the club, Chelsea have won three Premier League titles, three FA Cups, the EFL Cup, Europa League and Champions League, playing a major part in the assembling of those successful squads.
He became technical director in 2011 and led the Blues scouting and transfer activities.
Emenalo said in a statement: This has been a very difficult decision to make, but one I believe is right for both myself and my family, and the club.
I have had the privilege to work alongside some…
Ollie Watkins told Cole Palmer he would set him up for a goal as they were waiting to come on for England.
The forward then scored the winning goal, assisted by Palmer, to seal a 2-1 win over the Netherlands and book their place in the Euro 2024 final.
The Three Lions had to come from behind once again after Xavi Simons early goal gave the Netherlands the lead, before Harry Kane levelled from the spot shortly after.
Asked about his goal, Watkins said he knew what to expect as soon as Palmer got the ball at his feet.
I ve been waiting for that moment for weeks, Watkins told ITV Sport after the game.
It s taken a lot of hard work to get to where I am today. Grateful I got the opportunity, and I grabbed it with both hands. I m delighted.
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FIFA is considering expanding the next Women s World Cup to 32 teams and doubling the prize money, president Gianni Infantino has said.
The FIFA Council, made up of 37 members, is due to vote on the host for the 2023 tournament next March.
There are already nine countries interested in bidding, including recent men s World Cup hosts Brazil and South Africa.
Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Colombia, Japan, New Zealand and South Korea are also prospective hosts for the next women s tournament.
We will need to act more quickly if we want to have 32 teams already in 2023, Infantino said.
We will discuss it as a matter of urgency and see if we can already decide to increase for 2023, in which case we should re-open the bidding process and allow …
Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel insists he will not make a decision on his future with the Premier League outfit until after Euro 2016.
Skrtel, 31, is in France as part of the Slovakia squad competing in Group B alongside England, Wales and Russia.
The centre-half is the second longest serving player in Liverpool s squad after joining the club in January 2008.
However, all signs are pointing to an Anfield exit in the off-season, with Fenerbahce and Roma reportedly two of the clubs interested in the Slovakian.
Skrtel said there was nothing decided on his future via a post on his official Instagram, before dodging questions in a news conference on Sunday.
I m fully focused on the national team and the game [against England on Monday], he s…
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Looking to extend on their stellar MLS purple patch, Seattle will welcome St. Louis to Lumen Field in the early hours of Thursday.
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Luton chief executive Gary Sweet “could not be prouder” of manager Rob Edwards after leading the club into the Sky Bet Championship play-off final against Coventry in his first year in charge.
Edwards only joined Luton in November 2022 but has taken them within touching distance of the Premier League after the Hatters beat Sunderland 3-2 on aggregate in last week’s play-off semi-final.
Sweet lauded the 40-year-old former Watford manager’s conduct since replacing the hugely successful Nathan Jones, with Luton vying for a return to the top flight just nine years after playing in non league.
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Guus Hiddink feels leading Chelsea to Champions League qualification would outstrip his initial FA Cup-winning spell at Stamford Bridge.
Veteran Dutch coach Hiddink was called upon for a second mid-season salvage job at Stamford Bridge after Jose Mourinho s title defence veered hugely off course.
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A repeat of the FA Cup success from when Hiddink replaced Luiz Felipe Scola…