Philadelphia at Dallas
ARLINGTON, Texas (Interstat) — A first-place Philadelphia Eagles squad riding a four-game winning streak will face a desperate Dallas Cowboys team in a pivotal NFC East clash on Sunday at AT&T Stadium.
The Eagles (8-2) enter with the NFL’s second-best record, while the Cowboys (4-5-1) are fighting to keep their season alive. Despite the disparity in their records, the Cowboys are installed as 3.5-point favorites with an over/under of 47.5, according to betting lines. A projection from Interstat simulates a 31-21 Dallas victory.
Philadelphia is coming off a 16-9 defensive struggle against Detroit, where quarterback Jalen Hurts accounted for the game’s only touchdown. The Eagles’ ground game, featuring Saquon Barkley and Tank Bigsby, has been a consistent strength.
Dallas is buoyed by a 33-16 road win over Las Vegas on Monday night. Quarterback Dak Prescott was efficient, throwing for 268 yards and four touchdowns, and the running game was paced by Javonte Williams.
The Eagles won the season’s first meeting 24-20 in Philadelphia on Sept. 4. Since a 17-34 loss to the N.Y. Giants on Oct. 9, the Eagles have not lost, showcasing a resilient formula of timely offense and stout defense.
The Cowboys’ season has been marked by inconsistency, with a blowout loss to Denver and a tie with Green Bay highlighting their struggles. For Dallas, this game represents a near must-win to stay in the playoff conversation. For Philadelphia, it’s an opportunity to solidify their division lead and continue their push for a top playoff seed.