Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys Preview
FOX has the television coverage for this Eagles vs. Cowboys matchup. Kickoff takes place at 4:25 on Sunday, November 5th. This week 9 NFL showdown is being played at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia PA.
This showdown between NFC East division opponents has the Eagles as 3 point home favorites. Will they be able to clinch a win at home and cover the spread? Check out BetCoco for Philadelphia Eagles – Dallas Cowboys odds
Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last year, the Cowboys and Eagles split their head-to-head matchups with each team going 1-1. The Cowboys and Eagles split their games vs. the spread last season. Together they combined to average 58.5 points per contest and finished with an over/under mark of 2-0. On offense, the two teams finished with similar production in yardage, with the Cowboys averaging 367 yards per game compared to the Eagles at 355.
The last three times that the Eagles have faced off vs. the Cowboys as the favorite, they have gone 2-1. In the last five head to head games between the Cowboys and Eagles, the average combined point total is 61 points per game. The over/under record in these matchups is 5-0.
Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys Prediction
As they get ready to face the Eagles, the Cowboys carry in a 5-2 record. Within the NFC-East, they are currently in 2nd place and are positioned 5th in the NFC overall. The Cowboys’ have a scoring margin of +11 this season, which has led to an ATS record of 5-2. Against the over/under, the Cowboys have a record of 4-3. In their games, the average over/under betting line has been 44.1 points, and the games have averaged 45.3 points per contest.
With an average of 28.1 points per contest, the Dallas offense currently ranks 2nd in the league. Dallas’ defense has come up with 13 turnovers so far this season. This figure has them 4th in the NFL. Heading into week 9, they are allowing 17.1 points per game and 287.4 yards.
Taking a glance at the NFC-East standings, the Eagles are 1st with a record of 7-1. Within the NFC, Philadelphia is currently in 1st place as they enter week 9. Thus far this season, the Eagles hold a record above .500 against the spread, marked at 4-2-2. Their average scoring margin in the current season is +6.5. At 4-4 vs. the over/under, the Eagles have an average margin of +3.5 versus their over/under lines. This season, their games have a combined average of 49.5 points per contest.
The Eagles come in with an average 28 points per game on offense, which has them 3rd in the NFL. So far the Eagles’ defense has given up an average of 313.0 yards per game and 21.5 points per contest (18th). Coming into the game, they have allowed a completion percentage allowed of 66.7% and have given up 16 passing touchdowns. Against the run, they are 1st in the NFL.
Our projections indicate that the Eagles should come out top with a projected score of 27-23. According to our advanced model, the Eagles have a 64% probability of winning this matchup.
Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys Betting Tips
- Take the Eagles on the moneyline
- The Eagles should also cover at -3
- Projecting a combined 50 points, we like the over
Philadelphia Eagles Injury Report
- Boston Scott – Personal (Questionable)
- Sua Opeta – Hip (Probable)
- Jack Stoll – Ankle (Questionable)
- Milton Williams – Shoulder (Questionable)
- Jordan Davis – Hamstring (Questionable)
- Shaun Bradley – Achilles (Out)
- Quez Watkins – Hamstring (Out)
- Isaiah Rodgers Sr. – Suspension (Out)
- Cam Jurgens – Foot (Questionable)
- Grant Calcaterra – Concussion (Questionable)
- Bradley Roby – Shoulder (Questionable)
- Roderick Johnson – Undisclosed (Out)
- Justin Evans – Knee (Out)
- Avonte Maddox – Pectoral (Out)
Dallas Cowboys Injury Report
- C.J. Goodwin – Shoulder (Out)
- Tyron Smith – Neck (Questionable)
- Chuma Edoga – Ankle/knee (Questionable)
- Leighton Vander Esch – Neck (Out)
- Matt Waletzko – Shoulder (Out)
- Peyton Hendershot – Ankle (Out)
- Josh Ball – Hip (Out)
- Trevon Diggs – Knee (Out)
- Jayron Kearse – Toe (Probable)
- DeMarvion Overshown – Knee (Out)
- John Stephens Jr. – Knee (Out)
- David Durden – Knee (Out)
- Michael Gallup – Illness (Probable)
