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Slowing Eagles Rookie Miles Sanders Key for Cowboys Defense

Slowing Eagles Rookie Miles Sanders Key for Cowboys Defense

As the Dallas Cowboys (7-7) prepare to play the Philadelphia Eagles (7-7) with an opportunity to clinch the NFC East on Sunday, the Dallas Cowboys have an opportunity to clinch the NFC East and the fourth seed in the playoffs. The two teams come into this game playing pretty good football, but the two teams are …

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John Williams

3 Key Players to Watch in Cowboys vs Eagles

3 Key Players to Watch in Cowboys vs Eagles

The Dallas Cowboys are one win away from their second consecutive NFC East title and their fourth playoff appearance in the last six years. Even with all the inconsistency that has defined the 2019 season, the Cowboys have stayed atop the division from the outset due to their lackluster competition. This Sunday, the final roadblock between …

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Matthew Lenix

Doug Pederson, Eagles

No Guarantee? Eagles Doug Pederson Less Cocky About Cowboys Rematch

Two months ago, Doug Pederson guaranteed that his Eagles would defeat the Cowboys in their Week 7 matchup in Dallas. But after that 37-10 loss, and ongoing struggles throughout 2019, Philadelphia’s head coach isn’t sound so cocky headed into this Sunday’s rematch. Here was what Pederson had to say leading up to the first game: “I …

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Jess Haynie

Ezekiel Elliott, Eagles

NFC East Breakdown: Remaining Schedules, Scenarios for Cowboys & Eagles

The Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles have both stumbled their way to 6-7 records thus far in 2019. To the chagrin of many outsiders, this is still good enough for a first-place tie in the woeful NFC East. Today, we’re going to break down the various scenarios that could decide the eventual division champion and who …

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Jess Haynie

Miami Dolphins Shock The Eagles, Cowboys Retain NFC East Lead

The Miami Dolphins Shock The Eagles, Cowboys Retain NFC East Lead

Who saw that coming? Despite being a 9.5 point road favorite against the Miami Dolphins, the Eagles suffered a major blow to their playoff chances, losing outright 37-31. Ryan Fitzpatrick and Devante Parker were unstoppable through the air today, making the Eagles secondary look as bad as they have all season. Coming into the day, most expected …

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Kevin Brady

Zack Martin, Eagles

Analyzing Cowboys, Eagles Remaining Schedules in 2019 Division Race

The Dallas Cowboys are hanging on to the NFC East lead right now by one of the narrowest of margins; their current head-to-head tiebreaker over the Philadelphia Eagles. With both teams currently 5-4 and dubious to qualify for a Wild Card spot, winning the division is looking like the only realistic road to the 2019 playoffs. …

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Jess Haynie

Orlando Scandrick, Randall Cobb, Eagles

Ex-Cowboys CB Orlando Scandrick Rips Philadelphia Eagles After Release

Free agent Cornerback Orlando Scandrick, recently release by the Philadelphia Eagles following their Week 7 loss to Dallas, had plenty of criticism for his former team in media appearances earlier today. The ex-Cowboy also reflected on the last few years if his career compared to the many seasons spent with a star on his helmet. Scandrick, …

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Jess Haynie

Amari Cooper Continues to Feast on the Philadelphia Eagles 2

Amari Cooper Continues to Feast on the Philadelphia Eagles

The 2018 trade that sent the Dallas Cowboys 2019 first-round draft pick to the Oakland Raiders has been genius since last year. But it’ll never get old bringing it up after many panned the Cowboys for making the move when the Philadelphia Eagles sent a third-round pick, for now, New York Giants Wide Receiver Golden Tate. …

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John Williams

Takeaway Tuesday: DeMarcus Lawrence Silences Doubters vs Eagles

Takeaway Tuesday: DeMarcus Lawrence Silences Doubters vs Eagles

Dallas Cowboys fans should be happy about the change of pace in the conversation surrounding America’s Team. A week ago, the talk in Cowboys Nation was all about just how hot was Jason Garrett’s seat. Three consecutive losses will do that to most fan bases. Fortunately, though, we can put a pin on that conversation for …

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Mauricio Rodriguez

The Brady Report: Cowboys' Fast Start Dooms Eagles

The Brady Report: Cowboys’ Fast Start Dooms Eagles

It’s been nothing but doom and gloom around the Dallas Cowboys in recent weeks. After a 3-0 start propelled them towards the top of the league’s elite, three straight disappointing losses had fans wondering if it was time for a regime change at head coach. They went into Sunday night’s game with the Eagles needing a win …

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Kevin Brady

Cowboys Defense Dominates in Crucial Win vs Eagles

Cowboys Defense Dominates in Crucial Win vs Eagles

Coming into yesterday’s battle for NFC East supremacy against the Philadelphia Eagles the Dallas Cowboys defense was looking to regain some swagger. The Green Bay Packers were led by Aaron Jones who had a career day with 182 all-purpose yards and four touchdowns two weeks ago in a 34-24 beatdown of the Cowboys. Last week at …

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Matthew Lenix

Dallas Cowboys Good, Bad, and Ugly From Week 7 Against the Eagles

Dallas Cowboys Good, Bad, and Ugly From Week 7 Against the Eagles

After three consecutive losses the Dallas Cowboys absolutely needed a good showing in Week 7 in a divisional game against the Philadelphia Eagles. To the surprise of probably everyone, including the Eagles, the Cowboys came out and pretty much dominated from the get-go and left with the victory. The Dallas Cowboys now sit alone at the …

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Brian Martin

Randall Cobb, Eagles

DAL 37, PHI 10: Cowboys Correct Course by Crushing Eagles

The Dallas Cowboys will need plenty more games like this one to undo some of the damage from their recent three-game losing streak. But with a 37-10 rout of the division rival Philadelphia Eagles tonight, Dallas took a big step toward redemption and restoring order in their season. The game got ugly in a hurry for …

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Jess Haynie

Seldom-Used CB Jourdan Lewis Could Play Big Role Against Saints

Eagles @ Cowboys 2019: Gameday Inactives for Both Teams

Kickoff between the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles in Week 7 of the 2019 season is almost upon us. The teams have now officially declared their inactive players for tonight, and the Cowboys’ list comes with many sighs of relief. After a week of worrying that several starters and other key players could miss this pivotal …

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Jess Haynie

Ezekiel Elliott, Eagles

Cowboys Look to Maintain Recent Dominance Over Eagles

There’s a lot on the line today as the Dallas Cowboys host the Philadelphia Eagles. The biggest items you’re already aware of; taking control of the NFC East, staying above .500, and picking up a valuable head-to-head tiebreaker. A lesser issue, though one Cowboys fans certainly care about, is maintaining the team’s recent dominance over their …

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Jess Haynie

Ezekiel Elliott

Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott Could Feast on Eagles’ Defensive Injuries

Ezekiel Elliott is off to a slow start in 2019 compared to the rest of his NFL career. But this week’s rivalry match with the Eagles sets up nicely for the Cowboys’ start running back to eat up some yards, thanks largely to some key injuries on Philadelphia’s defense. While 81.8 yards per game is good …

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Jess Haynie

Dallas Cowboys: 3 Key Players to Watch vs Eagles

Dallas Cowboys: 3 Key Players to Watch vs Eagles

Life comes at you fast in the NFL. A month ago, the Dallas Cowboys were 3-0 and sitting in the catbird seat with a two-game lead in the NFC East. However, the last three games have been a nightmare for the Cowboys having left each without a win. Now, they come into Sunday nights battle for …

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Matthew Lenix

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Eagles vs Cowboys: Pivotal Matchup Will Be Won in the Trenches

This week’s NFC East matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles is an important game at the top of the division standings. With both teams sitting at 3-3 and sitting two games back in the win column of four teams in the NFC, makes this game very important for determining who will represent the …

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John Williams

Amari Cooper

Eagles @ Cowboys 2019: Final Week 7 Injury Reports

Sole control of the NFC East is on the line in Week 7 as the Dallas Cowboys host the Philadelphia Eagles. One of these 3-3 teams will get the win and the division lead, and both are going to have to do it despite some significant injuries on their rosters. Which team is going into the …

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Jess Haynie

Prescott vs. Wentz, the Meaningless Debate Continues

NFC East Weekly: Eagles Now Even w/ Cowboys, Gruden Fired by Skins

Week 5 of the 2019 NFL Season was a big one for the NFC East. The division lead is now shared between the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles, and the Washington Redskins fired head coach Jay Gruden after starting the season 0-5. The Cowboys still are officially on top of the division by the narrowest of …

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Jess Haynie

Daniel Jones, Giants

NFC East Weekly: Eagles, Giants Pull Closer to Cowboys

Week 4 of the 2019 NFL season saw things tighten up in the NFC East. The Dallas Cowboys’ lead in the division was lessened by an ugly loss in New Orleans, plus wins by the Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants in their games. As for the Washington Redskins, they simply are one of the worst …

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Jess Haynie