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The Philadelphia Eagles are unbeaten to start the season, and oddsmakers already see them as one of the favorites for Super Bowl 60. The futures market is only part of the story, though, with daily fantasy contests offering another lens into how you can track Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley and A.J. Brown.
The Eagles are 2-0 after wins over Dallas and Kansas City, two of the fiercest opponents you could ask for in September. It has not been perfect, but perfection rarely comes this early in the season. What matters is how Philadelphia stacks up in the long run, and the early numbers place them near the top of the NFL's contenders.
Odds favor the Eagles
If you glance at the futures board, you will see Philadelphia around +700 to win Super Bowl 60, which puts them among the three shortest favorites in the NFL. That figure reflects a national consensus that the Eagles remain one of the league's most balanced rosters, capable of keeping pace with San Francisco and Baltimore as the season stretches on.
Locally, that optimism feels justified. The "Tush Push" quarterback sneak remains almost automatic, Hurts has three rushing touchdowns already and the defensive tackles are thriving. The question is whether the passing game will catch up and generate the explosive plays that have been missing in the first two weeks.
That gap between results on the field and expectations in the air is also showing up in daily fantasy contests, another way to measure what the Eagles are -- and aren't -- doing.
Fantasy contests show where you can put your faith
If you are exploring contests using Underdog promos, you can find higher or lower selections tied to Hurts' rushing touchdowns, Barkley's rushing yards or Brown's receiving totals. As a new player, you can also unlock $50 in bonus credit after a first $5 entry, which gives you extra room to try out Pick'em contests or even step into best-ball tournaments. Saturday Down South, a site best known for its SEC football coverage, also publishes DFS guides including details on current Underdog Fantasy promos.
For Philadelphia fans, those markets line up with what you are already watching every Sunday. Hurts has attempted only three passes of more than 20 yards through two games, yet he keeps piling up short-yardage rushing scores. Barkley has logged 148 yards and two touchdowns on the ground, while Brown has six catches for just 35 yards. If you are looking at fantasy entries, it often makes sense to back Hurts' legs or Barkley's workload until the passing game opens up.
The Eagles have also leaned on Dallas Goedert when healthy, a tight end who can shift red-zone markets quickly. If Philadelphia stretches the field in coming weeks, DFS lines for Brown and DeVonta Smith could climb fast, giving you more reason to back those receiving totals.
Defense is part of the odds picture
The Eagles’ resolute defense has carried much of the load early, and you can see it in the way Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis and Moro Ojomo pressured Patrick Mahomes in Kansas City. Davis even added two pass deflections, a career high that showed just how much attention the interior now commands.
In fantasy terms, team defense rarely grabs the spotlight, but consistent pressure and turnover creation add weight to Philadelphia's futures odds. A team that can win without leaning entirely on Hurts' arm is a team oddsmakers trust over 17 games.
Special teams still matter
It is not just the offense and defense shaping the early story. Kicker Jake Elliott has already hit three field goals from beyond 50 yards, a far cry from his struggles from long distance last year. That reliability in tight games will not change fantasy projections much, but it adds confidence to Philadelphia's overall chances, and you can feel how important that is when games come down to a single kick.
Local ties and national stakes
For fans in central Pennsylvania, the Eagles are one of two teams that dominate the NFL conversation alongside the Steelers. With Philadelphia starting strong, the futures market reflects more than just national hype. It is recognition of a roster built to handle a long season and a playoff gauntlet.
The fantasy side adds another wrinkle. Pick'em entries mirror the same themes you have seen in the first two weeks. Hurts' rushing ability is bankable, Barkley's workload is dependable and Brown's production is expected to rise once the passing game opens up. Each of these elements reinforces why oddsmakers have Philadelphia near the top of the Super Bowl 60 board.
The season is long and no odds guarantee a Lombardi Trophy, but through two weeks you are watching the defending champions win games, draw attention in futures markets and drive plenty of activity in fantasy contests.
That combination suggests Philadelphia will stay near the center of the NFL conversation well into the fall.