You could debate that the Philadelphia Eagles became everyone’s favorite team to argue about, especially now with the DraftKings Sportsbook betting frenzy painting them as the standouts for the 2025 Super Bowl.
Why is everyone so hyped about them? Let’s break it down.
Big Moves and Big Bucks
The Eagles have been throwing money around like they own a mint. Saquon Barkley, the guy who used to wear a different shade of blue, now bleeds Eagles green with a nice $37.75 million deal.
Goodbye, Giants, hello, Barkley’s new home. And then there’s Bryce Huff. The man sacked quarterbacks 10 times last season, and now he’s got a $51.1 million reason to try and top that in Philly.
Key Losses
But it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. The Eagles waved goodbye to Jason Kelce and Fletcher Cox, two stalwarts who decided to hang up their cleats. Their departures leave big shoes to fill, literally and figuratively.
What Does the Betting World Say?
After these moves, the betting odds got all shaken up. The Eagles’ Super Bowl odds tightened from +2000 to a snug +1600, and their NFC championship odds are looking rosier, from +850 down to +750.
They’re even edging out the Cowboys for the NFC East crown, which is always a satisfying cherry on top.
| Team | Odds |
| 49ers | +500 |
| Chiefs | +700 |
| Ravens | +850 |
| Bills | +1200 |
| Lions | +1200 |
| Bengals | +1400 |
| Cowboys | +1600 |
| Eagles | +1600 |
| Dolphins | +2000 |
| Packers | +2500 |
| Texans | +2500 |
| Chargers | +2500 |
| Jaguars | +3000 |
| Rams | +3000 |
| Jets | +3000 |
| Vikings | +4000 |
| Falcons | +5000 |
| Bears | +5000 |
| Browns | +5000 |
| Colts | +5000 |
| Cardinals | +8000 |
| Raiders | +8000 |
| Saints | +8000 |
| Seahawks | +8000 |
| Buccaneers | +8000 |
| Broncos | +10000 |
| Steelers | +10000 |
| Giants | +15000 |
| Titans | +15000 |
| Commanders | +15000 |
| Patriots | +20000 |
| Panthers | +25000 |
But Wait, There’s More
Despite all the optimism, the 49ers and the Chiefs are still ahead in the Super Bowl race. Makes you wonder, doesn’t it? All this hustle and bustle and the Eagles are still playing catch-up.
We’re also yet to see what’s going to happen in the draft, so there’s another factor that can impact the odds.
The Wizard Behind the Curtain
Enter Howie Roseman, the Eagles’ general manager and salary cap magician. His strategy? Backload contracts and sprinkle in some void years to spread out cap hits like butter on toast.
The result? More cap space today, problems tomorrow. But hey, that’s a problem for future Howie.
A Little Bit of This, A Little Bit of That
- Saquon Barkley, A.J. Brown, and DeVonta Smith: Big names with even bigger future cap hits.
- Voided Years: The Eagles’ not-so-secret weapon for cap flexibility.
- Dead Money: Only $16,384,435 this year. In NFL money, that’s chump change.
And let’s not forget the rising salary cap, giving the Eagles even more wiggle room to play their financial games. With their current roster and potential improvements to it, it’s likely that the Philly’s chances will improve before the first kickoff in the next season.
So, Can Anyone Stop Them?
Here’s the million-dollar question (or, in the Eagles’ case, the $37.75 million question): Can anyone stop the Eagles next season? With their strategic signings, financial gymnastics, and a sprinkle of optimism, they’re certainly painting a target on their backs.
But let’s be real. It’s the NFL. Every team is a twisted ankle or a surprise breakout star away from their fortunes flipping faster than you can say “salary cap manipulation.” The Eagles are playing a high-stakes game, banking on their ability to outmaneuver the rest of the league both on and off the field.
Still, this year’s finalists still lead the charge (at least, according to the analysts and oddsmakers), so everything remains open. One thing is clear: there is a lot of fate that the Eagles might just be the next year’s Super Bowl champs.
The Bottom Line
Here’s the kicker: for all the strategic genius, the backloaded contracts, and the free agent splashes, the Eagles are still looking up at the 49ers and the Chiefs. In the end, whether anyone can stop the Eagles next season is a question as loaded as one of Roseman’s contracts.
Sure, on paper, they’re a force to be reckoned with. But as any seasoned NFL fan knows, games aren’t won on paper. They’re won in the mud, the sweat, and the sheer unpredictability of the game. The Eagles’ 2025 season is shaping up to be one heck of a show, full of potential triumphs, heartbreaks, and, undoubtedly, a hefty dose of NFL chaos.
In the midst of this uncertainty, one can’t help but recall Marshawn Lynch’s iconic ‘Beast Mode’ moments on film, reminding us that sometimes it’s the individual grit and determination that can turn the tide of a game, transcending all the strategic calculations and contract negotiations.
