The Cowboys are on a three-game losing streak and still seeking their first home win of the season. Meanwhile, the Eagles have won four straight and are sitting at 6-2, boasting a mostly-healthy roster with stars like Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley, and A.J. Brown.
The Cowboys will have Micah Parsons back this week, but Dak Prescott is out for several games, so Cooper Rush will take over at quarterback.
While the odds seem stacked against the Cowboys, the unpredictable nature of the NFL reminds us that anything can happen. Will that hold true this week? Here are the predictions from the DallasCowboys.com staff.
Patrik: Last week, I made it clear that while there are a few positives for the Cowboys in 2024, the challenges they face are too great for me to believe they’d beat the Falcons in Atlanta. Now, with Dak Prescott out for an extended period and CeeDee Lamb playing through a sprained AC joint, along with a 3-5 record, the odds look even worse. Cooper Rush is a capable backup, but he will face a tough test behind a struggling offensive line (unlike the one from 2022) against one of the most formidable defensive fronts in the NFL when the Eagles come to AT&T Stadium. The Eagles’ defense is also top-5 in stopping the run, which doesn’t bode well for a Cowboys offense ranked 32nd in rushing. Micah Parsons will likely return to try and contain Saquon Barkley and Jalen Hurts, but he’s just one player facing a long list of team issues. The Cowboys have struggled with pass rush and turnovers even before Parsons’ injury. While it’s possible the Cowboys could pull off an upset and get their first home win of the season, they will need to play their best and most mistake-free football to do so. Eagles 30-20
Kyle Youmans: This one is going to be tough. With multiple injuries on both sides of the ball, and even when the team was healthy, the Cowboys weren’t exactly playing well. But something always changes when a division rival comes to town. Maybe it’s the optimist in me, or maybe I think there’s something to being backed into a corner. Or maybe I just can’t bring myself to pick the Eagles. Either way, this article is not called “logical conclusions” or “educated guesses,” it’s called ‘Gut Feeling.’ And my gut feeling is that the Cowboys win a wild one at home. I think Dallas gets back on track and keeps dominating the division, 24-23.
Nick: While I think it’s certainly possible the Cowboys could find a way to win, especially with the unpredictable nature of the NFL, I’ve picked them for that reason before—and they’ve let me down. Realistically, the only justification for picking the Cowboys is that, occasionally, the ball bounces in your favor. Maybe it happens once in a month? But I just don’t believe the Cowboys are better than the Eagles, who have won four straight and are firing on all cylinders right now. The Cowboys will play inspired football, and with the pressure off, they could be dangerous. Still, I think the Eagles will play strong enough to pull away in the end. I’ll take the Eagles 37-28.
Tommy: The Cowboys have been up against it all season, and that won’t change on Sunday. The Eagles have one of the best rushing offenses in the league, Jalen Hurts is having his best year as a passer, and Philadelphia is on a four-game win streak. Dallas will be playing with a backup quarterback, their top wide receiver battling a shoulder injury, and a defense that’s struggled to stop the run all year. Plus, the Eagles excel at the line of scrimmage, an area where the Cowboys have struggled. Micah Parsons’ return could help on defense, but with so many injuries still plaguing the team, I don’t see a path to victory for Dallas here. I think it’ll be closer than expected, but ultimately, the Cowboys fall. Eagles 31-17.
