Each of the four NFC East combatants possess key strengths known to every opponent. The Washington Commanders have great defensive tackles who shut down the run and collapse passing pockets from the inside out. The New York Giants’ offense is supported by Saquon Barkley’s tree trunks. They will hand it to him, throw it to him, and probably let him return kicks if that phase wasn’t close to being outlawed by the league.
The Philadelphia Eagles will lean on an elite offensive line that elevates all phases of their attack, and the Dallas Cowboys possess a defensive unit elite at both pass rush and coverage and force opponents to plan around the fact that scoring will not come easy.
But beyond those known strengths, what are some surprises each team can look to deploy? What are the secrets to their team success? What’s in the special sauce each team will try to whip up hat could unlock another level in 2023?