NFL future bets to consider, including the Dallas Cowboys under

NFL futures market is still relevant even though it's late in the offseason. The key is to think strategically and set yourself up for success. Here are a few future plays that should still offer value so close to the start of the regular season.

Dallas Cowboys won 12 games and the NFC East in Mike McCarthy's second season. The Cowboys had a lot of luck on defense, generating 9.5 more points than expected from takeaways. Tyron Smith is out indefinitely. The team's winning percentage has dropped from .630 to .528. They were in the 98th percentile last season for defensive turnover EPA. Their offensive line is in flux.

Dallas Cowboys are under the odds of making the playoffs.

Carolina Panthers are a long shot to win the NFC South, but they have upside. DraftKings offers +350 for the Panthers to qualify for playoffs, Caesars offers -360. Dallas Cowboys are under +360 at Draft Kings and +300 at Caeresars.

The Houston Texans finished last season with the fifth-lowest success rate in the league and the worst kicking unit. Their offensive line ranked behind only the Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers for most adjusted man games lost to injury in 2022. The team finished 0-4 in one-score games.

Daniel Jones has been disappointing since being drafted No. 6 overall in 2019. He was the 22nd-best passer of 31 qualified quarterbacks last year. His best season was his rookie year when he threw for 3,027 yards over 13 games. Tyrod Taylor's preseason back injury could cast a shadow over Jones's fourth year as a pro.