The Philadelphia Eagles host the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday Jan 02, as the Eagles try to lockdown the No.2 seed in the NFC. The Eagles won their last meeting 30-27, in Week 14. NFL oddsmakers have the Eagles as -3 point home favorites over the Cowboys while the game's total has been posted at 43 points. Be sure to get the latest NFL Point Spreads for your NFL Week 17 Predictions on the Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles Betting Odds.
The Cowboys (5-10) (3-4 V) lost in Arizona 26-27, in Week 16, and will miss the playoffs. QB Jon Kitna made 12 of 20 passes for 115 yards with one TD and two interceptions. Backup QB Steven McGee made 11 of 17 passes for 111 yards with one TD. RB Felix Jones had 16 carries for 77 yards and RB Marion Barber helped out with a TD. TE Jason Witten made eight catches for 45 yards with a TD, while Miles Austin made six for 115 yards with a TD. Their defense pulled down no interceptions and got one sack. QB Steven McGee likely will get his first NFL start, replacing the injured Jon Kitna. "Stephen's very serious about being a football player and being the best he can be," Garrett said. "He works very hard at it in the film room, certainly with his game plan, understanding what we're trying to do and then when he goes out on the practice field, whether he's running the scout team or taking first-team reps. He takes that same approach and he improved as a result of it." The Cowboys offense is ranked seventh overall (370ypg) with the fourth best ranked pass game (261ypg), and a 18th ranked running game (108ypg). They score the sixth most amount of points per-game (25.3ppg). Miles Austin leads their offense with eight TD’s. The Cowboys face the Eagles 12th ranked defense (330ypg), their 17th ranked pass rush (223ypg) and their 13th ranked rush defense (106ypg). The Eagles give up the 22nd most amount of points per-game (24.2ppg). Asante Samuel has seven interceptions for the Eagles.
The Eagles (10-5) (4-3 H) lost to Minnesota 14-24, at home, in Week 16 but have already clinched a playoff berth. QB Michael Vick made 25 of 43 passes for 263 yards with one TD and an interception; he rushed for 63 yards with a TD. RB LeSean McCoy had 13 carries for 44 yards, while Bret Celek made 10 catches for 97 yards. Clay Harbor chipped in with a TD. Their defense had two sacks and no interceptions. Michael Vick is unlikely to play against the Dallas Cowboys after he missed a second straight day of practice Friday. "I think it will be a stretch for him to play in this game," Philadelphia coach Andy Reid said. The Eagles listed Vick as questionable on their official injury report. Sunday's home game has no significance to Philadelphia's playoff status. Vick bruised his right leg on the first play of the Eagles' 24-14 loss to the Vikings Tuesday night, a loss that eliminated the Eagles from contention for a first-round playoff bye and locked them into the No. 3 seed in the NFC playoffs as the East division champions. The Eagles (10-5) will open postseason against either the Packers, Giants or Buccaneers. Kevin Kolb, who has started four games, would start if Vick can't go. The Eagles are 8-3 this year when Vick starts and 2-2 with Kolb, who was the opening-day starter. The Eagles offense is ranked best overall (399ypg) with a eighth ranked pass game (252ypg) and a third ranked running game (146ypg). They score the second most amount of points per-game (28.4ppg). Jeremy Maclin leads their offense with 10 TD’s. The Eagles go up against the Cowboys 23rd ranked defense (358ypg), their 27th ranked pass rush (251ypg) and their 14th ranked rush defense (107ypg). The Cowboys give up the 31st most amount of points per-game (28.2ppg).
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Cowboys are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings.
- Home team is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
- Over is 6-2-1 in the last 9 meetings in Philadelphia.
- Underdog is 9-4 ATS in their last 13 meetings.
- Eagles are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss.
- Eagles are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games as a favorite of 0.5-3.0.
Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles
When: Sun, Jan 02, 4:15 PM ET
Pick: Eagles -3
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The Bottom Line: Even with Kolb at the helm the Eagles are good. Be sure to get your NFL Week 17 Predictions on the Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles Betting Odds in early.
