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Best NFL futures bets to make after the first month of the 2026 season: Buy Dallas Cowboys, Bijan Robinson

With the first quarter of the 2026 NFL season complete, analysts are identifying value in the futures market. Betting on the Dallas Cowboys to secure the NFC East title appears favorable, as division rivals struggle with significant injuries and offensive inconsistency.

The Washington Commanders are hampered by Jayden Daniels' elbow issue, while the Philadelphia Eagles are dealing with a depleted roster including Saquon Barkley, DeVonta Smith, and Dallas Goedert. Dallas has bolstered its secondary by acquiring Joey Porter Jr.

to complement an offense currently averaging 30.5 points per game. Meanwhile, the New York Giants' outlook dimmed following a season-ending knee injury to Jaxson Dart.

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