Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni has taken a lot of heat for playcalling, and the offense has sputtered multiple times.
Public perception aside, the Eagles are 6-2 and would be tied for the first in the NFC East if they are victorious.
While a victory would be great for their division title implications, this matchup means a lot as it will be in Dallas against “America’s Team.”
However, the Cowboys are far from the pride of the nation this season as they enter 3-5 and are riddled with injuries.
Eagles vs. Cowboys odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagles | -7 (-115) | -360 | Over 44 (-110) |
| Cowboys | +7 (-105) | +280 | Under 44 (-110) |
Eagles vs. Cowboys prediction
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The biggest injury of note is the one to quarterback Dak Prescott.
Prescott is set for a lengthy absence after landing on injured reserve, and keys to the offense will be handed to Cooper Rush.
Rush is an experienced backup and led Dallas to four straight wins in 2022 before turning in a nightmare three-interception performance against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Overall, Rush has not impressed in his stints, averaging just 6.5 yards per pass and holding a 9:6 touchdown-to-interception ratio.
However, the issue this time around is that he won’t have much help.
The Cowboys have gotten nothing going on the ground, ranking 30th in yards per carry.
Additionally, his safety blanket, CeeDee Lamb, is going to be playing through a should injury for the foreseeable future.
Put all of that up against an Eagles defense that ranks 12th in yards per rush allowed and 4th in opponent completion percentage, and the Cowboys’ offensive outlook is bleak.
For the Eagles, the good news keeps racking up.
They have won four straight and are getting healthier as A.J. Brown, Darius Slay, and Dallas Goedert are all trending to suit up for this matchup.
At near full strength, this Eagles’ offense should be able to fire on all cylinders against a Dallas defense that has been one of the league’s worst.
The Eagles run the ball at the highest rate in the NFL and have done so tremendously behind Saquon Barkley.
Philly is averaging nearly five yards per carry and is fourth in yards before contact.
Dallas has offered little resistance to the run, as they rank 23rd in yards per rush allowed and 31st in rushing touchdowns allowed per game.
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However, their secondary may be in even more trouble, especially with all the Eagles pass catchers healthy.
The Eagles throw the ball for chunk gains as they rank sixth in yards per pass and seventh in completion percentage, while the Cowboys have given up big plays through the air, ranking 31st in yards per pass allowed.
Eagles vs. Cowboys pick
The Cowboys would have struggled to be competitive in this matchup even if Prescott was healthy but without him, there are very few avenues for success.
Look for the Eagles to control this game on both sides of the ball and win by multiple scores.
Best Bet: Eagles -7 (-115, bet365)
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Jacob Wayne handicaps college football and the NFL for the New York Post. He’s up 84.5 units across the two sports with a 6.27% ROI.
