Bleacher Bums Podcast

Ep. 176 - NFC East & South Previews

Bleacher Bums

It's been a while since we've last spoken and we have to speed up our NFL division previews. This week we tackle two divisions, the NFC East and NFC South. In the East, the Eagles look locked in as favorites despite Landon Dickerson’s knee scare and major expectations on newly extended Saquon Barkley. The Commanders are riding momentum under Dan Quinn after last year’s surprise playoff run, while the Cowboys stir headlines with Dak Prescott predicting a deep postseason push and Micah Parsons still in a contract standoff. The Giants linger as longshots, but rookie RB Dante Miller’s preseason breakout has fans buzzing.

In the South, Tampa Bay is eyeing a fifth straight crown with Baker Mayfield preserved for Week 1 and rookie WR Emeka Egbuka shining, though Tristan Wirfs’ injury looms large. Atlanta’s fate hinges on Michael Penix Jr. in a true boom or bust season, while the Saints begin the Kellen Moore era hoping to bounce back from the basement. Carolina stays in rebuild mode under Dave Canales, looking for any spark to climb out of the division’s cellar.

Who do we think are legit and whose season might be over before it even starts? Listen to find out. Connor has a breakfast shot take, Nick adds another state to our list of 'Worst States,' and Producer Brett has it out for a certain piece of technology that hasn't changed in 30 to 40 years.