2025 Passer Preview, Part 6: NFC East Quarterbacks
As the NFL landscape shifts toward a new era of quarterback play, the 2025 season promises a fascinating mix of established elites, rising stars, aging legends, and system-driven wildcards. This eight-part series breaks down each division’s projected starting quarterbacks, blending statistical output from 2024 with contextual analysis and forward-looking insight.
As a part of this series, each passer will be evaluated based on situation, skill, and projections for what they bring to the table in 2025 for their team. In addition, every QB will be placed in one of the following 5 Tiers:
1. The Big 4
2. Elite
3. Above Replacement
4. Risers/Bridge Guys/Rookies
5. Cellar Dwellers
Up next it’s the NFC East, home to the reigning league MVP, an exciting sophomore, and a couple of redemption arcs.
Previous articles in this series:
AFC North
NFC North
AFC South
NFC South
AFC East
DAK PRESCOTT — DALLAS COWBOYS 
2024 STATS:
Age: 32 | Exp: 10 | GP: 8 | CMP: 185 | ATT: 286 | YDS: 1,978 | TD: 11 | INT: 8 | RTG: 86.0 | Rush Yds: 54 | Rush TDs: 1
QB Tier 2: Elite
2025 Projection: Top 10 Passer & Comeback Player of the Year Candidate
Prescott’s 2024 campaign was cut short by a hamstring injury, but he enters 2025 with a new contract, a new head coach, and a revamped supporting cast. Brian Schottenheimer’s rhythm-based West Coast system should play to Prescott’s strengths — timing, anticipation, and ball placement. The addition of George Pickens alongside CeeDee Lamb gives Dallas a legitimate vertical threat, and if the offensive line holds up, Prescott could return to his 2023 form. He’s still an elite passer with a ton of weapons. Look for a major bounceback.
JALEN HURTS — PHILADELPHIA EAGLES 
2024 STATS:
Age: 27 | Exp: 5 | GP: 15 | CMP: 248 | ATT: 361 | YDS: 2,903 | TD: 18 | INT: 5 | RTG: 103.7 | Rush Yds: 630 | Rush TDs: 14
QB Tier 2: Elite
2025 Projection: Established Elite rushing QB & Top 12 passer
Hurts continues to be one of the most dangerous red-zone weapons in football, thanks to his power running and the infamous “Tush Push.” While his passing volume dipped slightly in 2024, his efficiency and clutch play remained elite — especially in the postseason, where he led Philly to a Super Bowl win. With Saquon Barkley in the backfield and A.J. Brown still commanding attention, Hurts should remain a top-tier fantasy and real-life QB. He’s not quite in the MVP tier, but he’s the engine of one of the league’s most complete offenses.
JAYDEN DANIELS — WASHINGTON COMMANDERS 
2024 STATS:
Age: 24 | Exp: 1 | GP: 17 | CMP: 331 | ATT: 480 | YDS: 3,568 | TD: 25 | INT: 9 | RTG: 100.1 | Rush Yds: 891 | Rush TDs: 6
QB Tier 2: Elite
2025 Projection: Top-10 breakout with All-Pro ceiling
Daniels was electric in his rookie season, leading Washington to a 12-5 record and an NFC Championship appearance. His blend of accuracy, poise, and explosive rushing made him one of the most impactful first-year QBs in recent memory. Kliff Kingsbury’s offense is tailored to his strengths, and with a fortified O-line and a full offseason to build chemistry, Daniels could take a Burrow-like leap in Year 2. He’s already a top-10 QB in terms of total value — and the ceiling is even higher.
RUSSELL WILSON — NEW YORK GIANTS 
2024 STATS:
Age: 36 | Exp: 13 | GP: 11 | CMP: 214 | ATT: 336 | YDS: 2,482 | TD: 16 | INT: 5 | RTG: 95.6 | Rush Yds: 155 | Rush TDs: 2
QB Tier 4: Bridge Guy
2025 Projection: Temporary veteran hold-in for talented Rookie
Wilson quietly put together a solid bounce-back season in Pittsburgh before things went off the deep end to close out the year. While he’s no longer the deep-ball magician of his Seattle prime, he’s still capable of operating efficiently and protecting the football. With Brian Daboll calling plays and a young WR corps headlined by Jalin Hyatt and Wan’Dale Robinson, Wilson’s job is to stabilize the offense and mentor the next wave. He’s unlikely to finish the season as the starter, but he could offer some upside early in the season for a bad team as they prep the enticing Rookie.
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