Intestine Feeling: Cowboys-Eagles employees predictions

FRISCO, Texas — To kick off the Cowboys’ stretch of three video games in 12 days, Dallas returns to AT&T Stadium and performs host to the Philadelphia Eagles.

After dropping the season opener to the reigning Super Bowl champions 24-20, the Cowboys are in search of revenge and for the prospect to win their first back-to-back video games of the season.

Is Dallas’ defensive displaying towards the Raiders final Monday sufficient to show that they are often drastically improved the remainder of the yr? Will the offense have success as soon as once more with an Eagles protection that has allowed simply 16 factors within the final two weeks?

Our employees provides their predictions for a way Sunday afternoon will play out:

Tommy: I do know this may come as no shock to Cowboys followers, however I’ll say it in any case: The subsequent three video games not solely outline your season, but additionally how the season will likely be remembered when it is all stated and executed. This is about as grueling of a three-game stretch as you could possibly think about, and it begins with a bodily soccer group within the Eagles which can be extremely talent-rich and have among the finest defenses within the league. We noticed how Dallas did towards their protection in Week 1, and one other elite protection within the Broncos in Week 8, will issues be comparable with Jalen Carter (presumably, however who is aware of anymore at this level) again within the lineup? What in regards to the Eagles offense which has struggled to get the ball to their playmakers persistently and discover rhythm? I feel Dallas truly has a bonus on that facet of the ball and might hold the Eagles’ struggles going. If that is the case, I really feel ok in regards to the Cowboys offense towards a secondary that has struggled in Philadelphia and must face a red-hot George Pickens and CeeDee Lamb. I’m taking the Cowboys in a grinder of a recreation. Cowboys 21, Eagles 20

Patrik: These groups typically cut up, and that is the place I stand on it. Dak Prescott and the Cowboys’ offense was ok to defeat the Eagles in Philly in Week 1, if not for some premature drops. Yes, the Eagles have been with out Jalen Carter and a few would argue that is why they have been inside spitting distance of the defending champs within the first place, however I’ll counter with how the Eagles did not face a Cowboys’ protection that had Quinnen Williams, or Logan Wilson, or DeMarvion Overshown (who I imagine will make a large affect on this recreation). And in order that leads me to imagine Dallas’ protection will likely be even higher towards a principally comparable Philly offense however, oh wait, Lane Johnson is not taking part in, huh? Exactly my level. Will the Cowboys’ offensive line have an extended day up entrance? Absolutely. Will the Eagles have an extended day up entrance? Absolutely. The relaxation will deal with itself. 27-20, Cowboys

Mickey: Have a sneaky suspicion this will likely be a special story the second time round towards the Eagles, 24-20, winners over the Cowboys the primary recreation of the season. And this does not have as a lot to do with the Eagles probably having Jalen Carter within the recreation this time, getting thrown out of the primary recreation for spitting at Dak Prescott. By my depend the Cowboys may have the providers of no less than 16 gamers who both weren’t on the group for the season opener, or these making their Cowboys debuts, rookies making their NFL debuts or Cowboys gamers who had not performed in any type of recreation for fairly a while till Week 1. And to suppose, regardless of all that the Cowboys did rating 20 factors within the first half of the primary Eagles recreation and did maintain the Eagles offense to 24 factors. This will likely be a special story. Cowboys in an upset.

Nick: Wait, I assumed I used to be going out on a limb to choose the Cowboys. Turns out, based mostly off the earlier solutions right here, that is the stylish decide. That’s superb. I’ve stated all of it alongside that groups that play the best way the Eagles are taking part in, ultimately get beat. It’s simply the best way the NFL is structured. Usually, issues even out and I give a number of credit score to Philly for with the ability to win these shut video games. And if the Cowboys do not deal with enterprise early within the recreation, and it stays shut, then I give the Eagles a bonus. But as quickly as we came upon in regards to the Marshawn Kneeland and tragedy and as soon as it was OK to no less than take into consideration soccer, I did get a way the Cowboys have been about to go on a run. Winning one recreation just isn’t a run. The key to beating the Eagles goes to return right down to turnovers. Philly has solely dedicated 4 all yr. I feel it should take two by the Eagle to win. I feel Dallas performs impressed soccer as soon as once more and the Cowboys knock off the Eagles 31-21.

Kyle Youmans: I’ll be fully trustworthy right here, I do not like trying round on the predictions of this recreation and seeing so many picks for Dallas throughout the constructing. The Eagles might not be taking part in their greatest soccer on offense, however they’re 8-2 and taking part in some incredible soccer on protection. They are nonetheless simply as gifted as some other Super Bowl contender within the league proper now and have a really actual likelihood to make one other deep playoff run. But this week, on this scenario, my intestine feeling tells me one thing completely completely different. Dallas is coming off a confidence-building win, with a new-look protection and a function to play for upon returning to AT&T Stadium this week. Additionally, Dak Prescott has performed a few of his greatest ball when going through NFC East opponents at residence, the place he’s 21-2 over his 23 residence video games throughout the division. I imagine Dallas is catching Philly on the proper time and in the best place. Cowboys, 27-24.