NFL Odds 2022: Cowboys Still Well-Positioned Despite Offseason Departures

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The Dallas Cowboys’ 2021 season ended the way their fanbase is accustomed to, with an underwhelming loss in the NFL Wild Card Round despite being favored at home against San Francisco 49ers.

Since then, the Cowboys have lost more than they gained with lackluster cap management forcing some of their top players out of the door this offseason. Still, Dallas has an elite quarterback in Dak Prescott, a formidable offense around him and a surging defense. To make matters easier, the Cowboys sit in the perennially soft NFC East, which bodes well for their postseason aspirations.

Here’s what bettors need to know about the 2022 Dallas Cowboys:

2021 In Review
12-5, first in NFC East
13-4 against the spread
8-9 over/under

Key offseason additions
DE Dante Fowler Jr.
WR James Washington
OT Tyler Smith

Key offseason losses
WR Amari Cooper
OT La’el Collins
WR Cedrick Wilson Jr.

Look ahead to 2022
Super Bowl: +1800
Conference: +850
Division: +135
Win total: 10 (over -110)
To make playoffs: Yes, -250

2022 award contenders
MVP: Dak Prescott +1600
Coach of the Year: Mike McCarthy +3000
Offensive Rookie of the Year: Jalen Tolbert +2000
Defensive Rookie of the Year: Sam Williams +3500

2022 outlook
The Cowboys are not front runners to win the Super Bowl or even the NFC. That said, they are in the dark-horse discussion in just about every category with Prescott a sneaky MVP candidate. The best bet on the board is the +135 odds to continue their reign in NFC East. Despite losing more than they gained after an early postseason exit, the Cowboys are still positioned well heading into 2022.