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Philadelphia (6-2) is set to face off against Dallas (3-5) this Sunday at 4:25 p.m. EST, with the game being broadcast on CBS. According to BetMGM, the Eagles are favored by 7.5 points. When considering their performance against the spread, the Eagles have gone 4-4 while the Cowboys are sitting at 2-6. Historically, the Cowboys hold the upper hand in their series, leading 74-56. In their last encounter, the Cowboys secured a decisive 33-13 win over the Eagles on December 10, 2023, in Arlington, Texas.

Last week, the Eagles narrowly defeated the Jaguars 28-23, while the Cowboys fell to the Falcons with a score of 27-21. Analyzing their current standings, the Eagles rank sixth overall in offensive stats, second in rushing, 20th in passing, and 11th in scoring. On the defensive side, they’re ranked third overall, fifth in rushing defense, seventh in pass defense, and ninth in scoring defense. The Cowboys, on the other hand, rank 14th in total offense, 31st in rushing, second in passing, and 20th in scoring. Conversely, their defense is struggling at 27th overall, 30th in rush defense, 18th in pass defense, and 31st in scoring defense. Currently, the Eagles have a turnover differential of minus-2, while the Cowboys sit at minus-7.

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley will be a key player to watch in this matchup. He impressed with a leapfrogging display against the Jaguars, continuing to establish himself as a formidable presence. Having spent six seasons with division rival New York Giants, Barkley is familiar with the Cowboys. So far this season, he has rushed for 925 yards across eight games, averaging 116 yards per game, including three consecutive 100-yard performances and a season-high 199 scrimmage yards against Jacksonville.

For the Cowboys, Cooper Rush will step in for Dak Prescott, who is sidelined with a hamstring injury expected to keep him out for several weeks. Rush has experience in a starting role, having previously gone 4-1 during Prescott’s absence in 2022 following a thumb injury. Looking at history, Rush contributed to a win while filling in for Prescott back in 2021, bringing valuable game experience into this crucial matchup.

A significant player matchup to keep an eye on is between the Eagles’ Barkley and Cowboys’ pass rusher Micah Parsons, who is hopeful to return after missing four games with a high ankle sprain. Parsons and Barkley share a close bond off the field due to their shared history at Penn State, with Parsons noting Barkley’s influence on his college choice. While Parsons will primarily focus on pressuring Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, his speed could be instrumental in containing Barkley.

In terms of injuries, the Eagles’ tight end Dallas Goedert has returned to practice as a full participant, indicating a strong possibility of his return after sitting out due to a hamstring injury. Meanwhile, wide receivers A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith appear on the injury report, with Brown dealing with a knee issue and Smith missing practice because of a hamstring concern. For the Cowboys, cornerback DaRon Bland is still unable to practice following surgery for a foot stress fracture, although All-Pro wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is likely to play despite suffering a shoulder sprain against the Falcons. Additionally, safety Juanyeh Thomas is currently in concussion protocol.

The Cowboys have dominated the Eagles at home recently, winning six straight matchups, marking their second-longest active home streak after a seven-game run against the Giants. In these victories at AT&T Stadium, Dallas has averaged an impressive 38 points per game over their last five meetings.

Currently, the Cowboys find themselves in a tough spot, enduring their first three-game losing streak since 2020 when Prescott was sidelined with a broken ankle. In contrast, the Eagles have been steady, maintaining a four-game winning streak and consistently showcasing their winning potential since the arrival of coach Nick Sirianni in 2021. This marks the first time the Eagles have started 6-2 or better for three consecutive years since the early 1980s. They lead the NFL with 12 plays of over 40 yards, in stark contrast to the Cowboys’ three. Remarkably, Philadelphia is the only team in the league occupying the top six spots in both total offense (sixth) and total defense (third).

In a standout performance last week against Jacksonville, Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts accounted for three touchdowns (two passing and one rushing) and achieved a passer rating of 132.3. He has become the first player to register a passing touchdown, rushing touchdown, and a rating of over 115 in three consecutive games. Hurts is also among a select few quarterbacks since 1970 to achieve six rushing touchdowns in just three games. Furthermore, wide receiver A.J. Brown continues to impress against the Cowboys, recording at least five catches and 60 yards in his last four games against them.

For fantasy enthusiasts, Barkley is currently the second-leading rusher in the NFL, trailing only Derrick Henry of Baltimore, and he is set to face a struggling 30th-ranked run defense. With six rushing touchdowns, Barkley is tied for the Eagles’ lead with eight total touchdowns this season as they head into Week 10.

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