Cowboys Week 17 matchups in Philadelphia about measuring sticks and legitimacy reidhanson It’s difficult to zero in on one particularly interesting storyline this Sunday. After weeks of breaking down key matchups, laying out compelling narratives and discussing long-term ramifications, the Cowboys find themselves in a no-win situation in Week 17. Already eliminated from the playoffs, the Dallas Cowboys aren’t playing for much these days. Last week against the red-hot Buccaneers Dallas proved their pride, perseverance and discipline in their 26-24 upset win. It was a potential turning point game for CeeDee Lamb and Micah Parsons, with the two superstars stepping up big in both character and leadership. In a way it was a high point for Dallas this season, and with Lamb now out for the year, it doesn’t leave much else to prove for Week 17. Playing the spoiler always holds some value and there’s no better team to spoil than that of the Eagles. But spoiling the Eagles may also help other rivals like Washington, Green Bay and Detroit, so how much fun would beating the Eagles really be and would that justify the ramifications in the draft? For as much as sports purists want to avoid the topic, there is a significant cost that comes with winning on Sunday. It could mean dropping as many as three draft spots. Presumably picking in the teens, that drop could be significant since there may be as few as 14 players graded as first round talents this draft cycle. What Sunday’s matchup with Eagles offers is a good opportunity to weigh the legitimacy of the Cowboys’ improved play. Philadelphia is a highly talented football team, even without Jalen Hurts in the lineup. Back when the Cowboys were busy cutting costs the last two offseasons, the Eagles were busy loading up. Now nearly every corner of the Eagles’ roster is rock solid, meaning many of the Cowboys’ starters will have their work cut out for them. Testing Dallas’ offensive line against a solid defensive line such as Philadelphia’s will be must-see-TV in film review. The Eagles highly talented secondary against the Cowboys’ underachieving pass catchers will be extremely helpful in offseason roster building decisions as well. How players perform in their individual matchups will either legitimize the Cowboys recent success or expose it as nothing more than success against inferior opponents. Week 17 has taken on preseason appearance in this way. The final score isn’t as important as the individual assessments made across the roster. Related articles [affiliatewidget_smgtolocal] Read all the best Cowboys coverage at the Austin American-Statesman and Cowboys Wire.
NFC East update: Cowboys to play big role in division outcome
Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The Dallas Cowboys can’t win the NFC East in 2024, but they may decide who does. While no longer eligible to win the NFC East or even make the playoffs in 2024, the Cowboys still have a role to play. Their final two games are against the remaining contenders in our undecided division. With Dallas seemingly uninterested in tanking, their continued maximum effort could be disruptive in these finals weeks of the regular season. The Cowboys are headed to Philadelphia this Sunday and then return home for the Week 18 finale against Washington. The Eagles failed to seal the deal on a division crown last week, narrowly losing to the Commanders and leaving the door open for disaster. If Philly loses its final two games and Washington wins out, Dan Quinn’s crew could steal the NFC East. Current NFC East Standings Philadelphia Eagles 12-3 (3-1, 7-3 vs NFC) Washington Commanders 10-5 (3-2 in division, 7-3) Dallas Cowboys 7-8 (3-1, 5-5) New York Giants 2-13 (0-5, 1-10) The Eagles beating Dallas this week didn’t seem in doubt before losing QB Jalen Hurts to a concussion. The Cowboys have beaten better quarterbacks than Kenny Pickett in their recent 4-1 surge, but Pickett should be better after a full week to prepare. While he played plenty in two years with the Steelers, Pickett had only attempted three passes with Philadelphia before being forced into action last week. Dallas suffered its own major offensive loss this week with news that WR CeeDee Lamb will be shut down with a shoulder injury. It’s rightfully concerning; Lamb’s individual greatness has sometimes felt like the only thing keeping Cooper Rush and the offense afloat. And though the Eagles’ offense may be handicapped this week, their defense which held the Cowboys to six points in Week 10 will be determined to pick up the slack. If Dallas does upset Philly, the Commanders still have to do their part in a Sunday night meeting with the Falcons. Atlanta is tied with Tampa Bay atop the NFC South and a division win is likely the only way they’ll make the playoffs, so motivation will be high. But Washington, with their own playoff spot still not confirmed, can’t afford any lost momentum. With Michael Penix now QB1 in Atlanta, the duel between him and fellow rookie Jayden Daniels will be fun to watch. Unfortunately for Washington, even if things go their way this week, Week 18 isn’t looking pretty for their chance at winning the NFC East. While the Commanders will head to Dallas for their finale, the Eagles get a gift with a home game against the hapless New York Giants. Philadelphia could probably rest Hurts for another week and still run away with that game. That doesn’t mean Dallas-Washington would be meaningless. Again, the Commanders still haven’t locked up a wild card spot. Depending on this week’s outcomes, the Cowboys could be standing in their way of even making the playoffs. Even if it’s just to play the spoiler, Mike McCarthy has found a way to keep his team motivated and giving their best. That could mean trouble for Washington, who already lost to the Cowboys a few weeks ago. However things shake out in the NFC East, Dallas is still positioned to play a major part. It’s hard to believe they could still finish the season above .500 but that seems to be the goal, draft pick be damned. The Cowboys’ efforts to leave this season on a positive note could be a big negative for the Eagles and Commanders as we bring 2024 to a close.
Saturday football live discussion: Chargers at Patriots, Broncos at Bengals, Cardinals at Rams
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Final Cowboys-Eagles injury report for Week 17: Cornerbacks ruled out vs Hurts-less Philly attack
The Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles will finalize their 2024 season series on Sunday. The two teams have jockeyed the division title between themselves for most of the last decade, with this year’s advantage going to Philadelphia. The NFC East hasn’t had a repeat winner since 2004, and that trend continues with the Cowboys having a lackluster year. Things were bad for Dallas before the injuries started piling up, but once they did it was an avalanche. Surprisingly, the team has righted the ship in the last half of the year, winning four of their last five despite not having their top talent, such as QB Dak Prescott. Now, with the playoffs drawing near, the Eagles will start a QB other than Jalen Hurts for the first time in 2024, as he’s been ruled out of the contest due to a concussion suffered last week. Both teams have ruled three players out, and for the Cowboys that includes their top target, WR CeeDee Lamb, who will shut it down for the year due to his shoulder injury. The Cowboys, who have had some of the worst injury luck at the corner position in recent memory, once again suffered a tough week at the position. Amani Oruwariye, who is starting in place of Trevon Diggs (IR – knee), will be out, as will backup Kemon Hall. Perhaps they will not get burned, but that depends on the attack of Eagles’ offensive coordinator Kellen Moore. Without Hurts’ rushing threat, Moore will have spent the week of practice changing the offensive plan to be more traditional with Kenny Pickett under center. Prepping for both Hurts and Saquon Barkley in the run game has proven difficult for opposing defensive coordinators, but Mike Zimmer will only have one to deal with on Sunday. Here’s a rundown of the final injury report, with game statuses, for Week 17. Dallas Cowboys OUT WR CeeDee Lamb, Shoulder CB Amani Oruwariye, Foot CB Kemon Hall, Hamstring DOUBTFUL OG TJ Bass, Thigh QUESTIONABLE WR Jalen Brooks, Knee OT Chuma Edoga, Toe Safety Donovan Wilson, Knee OT Asim Richards, Ankle WR Jalen Tolbert, Finger LB Nick Vigil, Foot LB Eric Kendricks, Calf NO DESIGNATION CB Jourdan Lewis, Elbow DT Mazi Smith, Back Safety Juanyeh Thomas, Knee OT Mat Waletzko, Knee Philadelphia Eagles OUT QB Jalen Hurts, Concussion RB Will Shipley, Concussion WR Britan Covey, Neck DOUBTFUL LB Nakobe Dean, Abdomen QUESTIONABLE DE Bryce Huff, Wrist NO DESIGNATION QB Kenny Pickett, Ribs LB Josh Sweat, Ankle WR A.J. Brown, Knee
CeeDee Lamb’s injury absence in the final 2 games brings opportunity for other WR’s
Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images The Cowboys are going to have a chance to evaluate some younger wide receivers over the final two games. CeeDee Lamb’s season has come to an end with two games left to go in the 2024 regular season. He has been battling through a shoulder injury these past few weeks and while he has been determined to push through the pain to help the team, it is finally to the point where it is better to rest him and ensure he does not aggravate it even more heading into the 2025 season. Despite his success and production these past few weeks, the Cowboys are officially eliminated from the playoffs and it only makes sense to start his road to recovery ASAP. As with any injury to a star player, as unfortunate as it is, there comes a silver lining for the guys further down on the depth chart to get an opportunity to prove themselves. With many of them fighting for a spot on this roster (or another team’s roster) in 2025, they will have a chance against two division rivals to do just that. Brandin Cooks There was a lot of excitement around Brandin Cooks entering the season as a very strong WR2 and that just didn’t pan out as expected. It has been a tough year for Brandin Cooks as he battled an infection in his knee causing him to miss multiple games. Since returning from injury, with Cooper Rush in the driver’s seat, he has completions on 10 of 18 targets for 101 yards and two touchdowns. Cooks is a free agent heading into 2025 and these last few games will be a good chance for him to showcase that he has still got it. Jalen Tolbert In Jalen Tolbert’s third season in the NFL, and since his awful start in his rookie season, he has been able to turn the narrative around and has done some really good things for this offense the past few years. This season has been a quietly positive season for him. When looking at his stats on the year he is getting close to that 500-yard receiving mark and has a total of six touchdowns, including two toe-tapping touchdowns in back-to-back weeks. That being said, there is still a lot to be desired, especially when looking for the next WR2 for 2025. Tolbert is battling a hand injury he suffered against the Buccaneers, but he is willing to fight through it. talk to ’em tolbert ️@Jalen8Tolbert hauls in the TD! : #TBvsDAL on NBC : Stream on NFL+ https://t.co/LvklCbYJ1e pic.twitter.com/t0FJdazHxt — Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) December 23, 2024 KaVontae Turpin KaVontae Turpin is one of the best kick-returners in the NFL and is likely headed to his third Pro Bowl as such. However, his contributions on offense this season have been electric. Whether it is in the passing game or the running game, good things seem to happen when he touches the ball. Turpin is a restricted free agent in 2025 and is looking to make the most of these last few games. Hopefully he will be heavily featured in the offensive game plan in Lamb’s absence. Jalen Brooks Jalen Brooks has seen more opportunities in his second season in the NFL and while there is obviously room for improvement, he has done some nice things to help out the team in different situations. His longest reception was for 41 yards against the Commanders and he was able to score his first ever NFL touchdown against the Panthers. Currently, it is uncertain if Brooks will be healthy for these last two games of the season. If he is able to play, these games should come with plenty of opportunities for him to help the team. COOPER RUSH COOKIN’. : #DALvsCAR on FOX : https://t.co/waVpO909ge pic.twitter.com/cabtp1SFfN — NFL (@NFL) December 15, 2024 Ryan Flournoy Ryan Flournoy hasn’t had a whole lot of opportunities to get the ball in his rookie season. However, outside of one really unfortunate game, he has done a good job with the opportunities he has been given. On the season, he has seven receptions on 10 targets for 85 yards. This past game against the Buccaneers was his best game yet. He caught all three of his targets for 41 yards. Expect to see him a bit more as his connection with Rush continues to grow. Jonathan Mingo Jonathan Mingo has only been with the team for the past six games after getting traded to the Cowboys from the Panthers in November. Since joining the team, he has only been able to haul in two receptions on 11 targets. Not all of those incompletions are strictly his fault though, as Rush and Mingo just haven’t been able to get on the same page. While technically his contract carries into 2026, that doesn’t mean that he will be on the team until then. If given the opportunity, he needs to take advantage of it and prove that he deserves a spot on this roster moving forward.
Cowboys news: Mike McCarthy says sitting CeeDee Lamb was the right decision
Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images The latest and greatest news surrounding the Dallas Cowboys is here. Mike McCarthy says sitting CeeDee Lamb is right decision for the Cowboys – David Moore, Dallas Morning News The Cowboys certainly made the right decision here. The Cowboys have made the decision to shut CeeDee Lamb down for the final two games of the season. Mike McCarthy visited with his star receiver on Friday. “He’s crushed that he’s not playing these last two games,” the Cowboys head coach said. “It shows you the kind of competitor he is. “We all know what he means to our team and especially what he means to our offense. But this is the right decision for him, and it’s the right decision for the Dallas Cowboys.” Lamb finishes the season with 101 catches for 1,194 yards and six touchdowns to become the first receiver in franchise history to crack the 1,000-yard barrier in four of his first five seasons. He injured the AC joint in his shoulder in the loss to Atlanta on Nov. 3 and has played with the injury since. Sunday’s game will end a streak of 55 consecutive starts for Lamb. “I can’t say enough about his resiliency and toughness,” McCarthy said. “Just really, look at the Tampa Bay game. It was on full display. “He’s such a dynamic playmaker. He gives you the opportunity to be creative and get him the football. He’s any quarterback’s best friend.” Cowboys injury report: Eagles QB Jalen Hurts ruled out for game – LP Cruz, Blogging The Boys Dallas will be down a few players in Philadelphia. #Cowboys final injury report vs. Eagles. Depth issue at CB in Week 17: pic.twitter.com/8IPweLBm62 — Patrik [No C] Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) December 27, 2024 The Cowboys have ruled multiple players out. The team announced that CeeDee Lamb is out for the last two games with a shoulder injury. Amani Oruwariye (foot) was downgraded today to a DNP and ruled out of Sunday’s game. Donovan Wilson (knee) was downgraded yesterday but shook off a DNP Thursday for a limited tag today and is listed as questionable. Chuma Edoga (toe) was upgraded to limited and is also listed questionable. Also listed as questionable are receivers Jalen Brooks (knee) and Jalen Tolbert (finger). Eric Kendricks (calf) returned to practice yesterday after missing last week’s game. He was limited today and has been listed as questionable to play. Guard T.J. Bass is doubtful (thigh). Stargazing: Cowboys to watch against the Eagles – Patrik Walker, DallasCowboys.com If the Cowboys want to upset the Eagles, these players will play a key factor. Micah Parsons, LB He had some … colorful … words to describe his level of hate for the Eagles and their fans, speaking on the rivalry a few days ago, and the blowback from Philly is only going to fuel Parsons that much more as he heads back home to Eastern Pennsylvania this weekend. It is no secret he also wants to play spoiler to their hopes of securing the No. 1 seed, all while aiming for his fourth consecutive double-digit sack season, being just one half-sack away from getting it. Parsons will then become only the fifth player in NFL history to have achieved that feat, joining the likes of Reggie White and Dwight Freeney in that conversation, and having notched his 50th career sack to add to that rarefied air, the All-Pro said he’s only halfway to his goal of 100 sacks and wants more more more. Enter an Eagles team he absolutely loathes. Jake Ferguson, TE Jason Witten, ever heard of him? Well, only Ferguson has proven worthy as a successor in the years that have followed the retirement of The Great One. It’s been a down season for the Pro Bowler, agreed, but not due to lack of skill or effort — instead due to a quarterback change due to injury and his own round of injuries that have required him to battle in ways he hasn’t had to prior to 2024 (i.e., MCL and concussion). Still, if Ferguson can take the Eagles’ defense to the woodshed on Sunday, or even to the back porch, and gain at least 36 receiving yards, he’ll join Witten as the only other tight end in Cowboys’ history with 50-plus receptions and 500-plus receiving yards in their first three NFL seasons, and that is kind of a big deal. Mike McCarthy wants Dallas Cowboys to ‘cut it loose’ Sunday vs Eagles – Tyler Reed, Sports Illustrated Dallas has nothing to play for. So, they might as well go all out. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, then you know the Dallas Cowboys have just two more games this season. Yes, the team has been eliminated from postseason play. However, that doesn’t mean the team should lay down for the rest of the 2024 campaign. For head coach Mike McCarthy, giving up is not an option. On Friday, when speaking with the media about the Cowboys’ upcoming game with the Philadelphia Eagles, McCarthy shared how he has motivated his team for the NFC East showdown. Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy’s message to the team: “Cut it loose. We’re going in there to win. This is what you live for. This is what you work for. It’s a division game. It’s a hostile environment. I just want these guys to play with a ton of confidence and don’t look back.” — Jon Machota (@jonmachota) December 27, 2024 In Mike Zimmer’s first year back in Dallas, Cowboys DC has done more with less – Calvin Watkins, Dallas Morning News Zimmer has made the best with what he was given in 2024. FRISCO — It’s a daily conversation between Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy and the medical staff. Who’s available to play? The results impact so much of the on-the-field product, and that’s where defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer takes over. Zimmer has had to juggle a defense that’s lost four defensive ends, two linebackers, and four cornerbacks at
If the plan is to keep McCarthy, the team can do things to improve and strengthen his chances of succeeding
If the plan is to keep McCarthy, the team can do things to improve and strengthen his chances of succeeding Mike Crum When the Dallas Cowboys were humiliated at AT&T Stadium by the Green Bay Packers in the 2023 wild-card round, most people believed head coach Mike McCarthy would be fired. But he was brought back. By Week 11 this year, it seemed all but cemented. The Cowboys lost to the Houston Texans on Monday Night Football, 34-10, falling to 3-7 on the year. The coaching search had begun in the media and amongst the fan base, but then Dallas had a resurgence. The Cowboys have gone 4-1 since, with the lone loss being on a muffed punt return after a blocked kick. This has led many to speculate McCarthy should return and get a chance to get over the playoff struggles with a healthier team. If McCarthy does return as the head coach and play-caller, what can the front office do to improve their chances of winning in 2025? Bringing back defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer seems simple enough, but it is an enormous key to the Cowboys contending next year. Zimmer has lost his top four defensive ends, has only had his top three corners together for a single game, and lost playmaking linebacker DeMarvion Overshown for the season. Still, Zimmer has continued to improve the defense. Defensive tackle Mazi Smith has raised his PFF run grade from 30.6 in weeks 1-9 to 70.5 in weeks 10-16. The defense has forced a turnover in eight straight contests, the most since 2018. The percentage of Dallas penalties called on the defense have dropped from over 40% in 2022 and 2023 to under 30% this year, and they run the best third-and-long defense in the NFL. The issue will be whether Zimmer wants to come back to coaching in Dallas next season, if at all. He told reporters how hard this year has been and was noncommittal about his future when asked. The other thing the Cowboys will need is a better supporting cast around quarterback Dak Prescott. The offensive scheme for McCarthy doesn’t match up with Sean McVay, Andy Reid, Kyle Shanahan, or Ben Johnson. The rushing attack is less creative and the passing game doesn’t help to create separation like those more modern offensive schemes. To overcome that, they need to overload their talent. The first step would be to develop Jonathan Mingo or Ryan Flournoy into an outside receiver who could make impact plays down the field and give a big target for slants, hook, and curl routes or sign a veteran free agent to do so. Then, they need to add explosiveness to the rushing attack. Rico Dowdle or an equivalent veteran can run the ball up the middle and take the punishment like the Detroit Lions use David Montgomery, but they need a big play threat like Jahmyr Gibbs. The team needs players to take pressure off of CeeDee Lamb, and an outside receiving threat and more explosive running play are necessary for McCarthy’s offense. The offensive line and tight end room could improve organically just from growing together. Rookie center Cooper Beebe went from a PFF grade 55.4 in the first six weeks but improved to 71.6 from weeks 7-16, the seventh overall ranked center in that time. Tyler Guyton is another rookie with talent at offensive tackle. Tyler Smith was an All-Pro but only 23 years old, so he has room to improve. Jake Ferguson has had a down year statistically, but he will be in a contract season and the team has plenty of young potential behind him. A naturally improving OL and tight end room, with extra weapons and a returning Zimmer to run the defense, are the base elements for a chance at a contender with McCarthy returning for a sixth season. You can find Mike Crum on Twitter @cdpiglet or YouTube on the Across the Cowboys Podcast. Read all the best Cowboys coverage at the Austin American-Statesman and Cowboys Wire.
Cowboys seemingly wanted less by top broadcast crews throughout 2024 season compared to 2023
Peter Casey-Imagn Images As the season winds down it is clear that the Cowboys are less desired by top broadcast crews than they were a season ago. The Dallas Cowboys have been very bad this season. While the Cowboys have turned things around as of late with four wins in their last five contests, the ultimate reality is that the 2024 season was a terrible one for them. Ending (seemingly) on a high is nice, but the lowest point was among the most treacherous ever experienced in franchise history. Rewinding the clock back to the start of the 2024 campaign runs in lockstep with that as the Cowboys were notoriously chill during free agency and dragged their feet for the most important extensions that they needed to get done relative to their own team. Consider that they didn’t even get one done with Micah Parsons despite him being eligible. This is all relevant for this discussion because as we are in the penultimate week of the regular season, comparing the current moment of the Cowboys to that of last year, it seems a bit obvious that they were a bit less desired by more than just their own fans. Top television broadcasts did not seem to want the Cowboys as much this season Something we kept track of last season was how often the Cowboys were featured on FOX’s America’s Game of the Week broadcast. This is the top FOX broadcast in a given week and the one that is called by their top crew. At the time it was Kevin Burkhardt, Greg Olsen, Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi. All told that crew called nine Cowboys games last season, including the playoff loss to the Green Bay Packers. The Cowboys were far and away the team who FOX, the network who carries the bulk of big NFC games, had across last season. But FOX is just one network. While they have a number one crew (Tom Brady replaced Greg Olsen on it this year) so do CBS, NBC, ESPN and Amazon Prime. Obviously NBC and Prime only do one game a week and ESPN generally only has one, but nevertheless you get the point. Across all of the 2023 season, a campaign in which the Cowboys experienced a lot of team and individual success, Dallas had a game called by a number one crew 17 of 18 times. 2023 Dallas Cowboys games called by the top broadcast crew of a specific network Week 1: NBC Week 2: CBS Week 3: N/A Week 4: FOX Week 5: NBC Week 6: ESPN Week 7: BYE Week 8: FOX Week 9: FOX Week 10: FOX Week 11: FOX Week 12: CBS Week 13: Amazon Week 14: NBC Week 15: FOX Week 16: FOX Week 17: ESPN Week 18: FOX Wild Card Round: FOX None of this is meant to sound like a flex or a brag. The Dallas Cowboys are the Dallas Cowboys so a lot of their magnitude has to do with being themselves. They are the most valuable professional sports franchise in the world and someone who everyone wants a piece of. We did not include Netflix in the list of broadcast options, but they obviously just had two Christmas Day games and while the Cowboys were not a part of either they do have a brand new series coming out on the service in 2025. As we look at this season, while the Cowboys have been incredibly popular they have not been as in-demand by top broadcast crews as they were last season. We noted how we are in the penultimate game of the season and Dallas has already had a non-number one crew four times, including this week against the Philadelphia Eagles. 2024 Dallas Cowboys games called by the top broadcast crew of a specific network Week 1: FOX Week 2: FOX Week 3: FOX Week 4: Amazon Prime Week 5: NBC Week 6: FOX Week 7: BYE Week 8: NBC Week 9: N/A Week 10: CBS Week 11: ESPN Week 12: N/A Week 13: FOX Week 14: ESPN Week 15: N/A Week 16: NBC Week 17: N/A It feels very safe to assume that Dallas will not draw a top network’s crew in Week 18 which will mean that 5 of their 17 games this season are called by at best a secondary crews. That is five compared to just a single instance last year. Perhaps the best way to really prove the point here is to circle back to our discussion about FOX. You see, FOX and CBS are the only networks that have multiple crews although as noted we sometimes get a second ESPN crew for Monday night doubleheaders. During last year’s run through the holidays Greg Olsen (then the color analyst for FOX’s top crew) even joked about how their crew at large was the unofficial broadcast of the Dallas Cowboys. This was true because it made continual sense for FOX to choose to send that crew to work Cowboys games because the Cowboys were playing so well. The last time this season in which Dallas had FOX’s top crew (which again this year has Tom Brady in for Olsen) was on Thanksgiving Day against the New York Giants. While this counts in a technical sense, FOX and CBS each have one Thanksgiving game every year and alternate between Dallas and Detroit. There is no choosing to send a crew. It’s just a matter of what year it is and whether they are working the Cowboys or Lions game. This means that the last time FOX chose to send their number one crew to work a Cowboys game was back in Week 6 when Dallas hosted the Detroit Lions. You will recall that debacle as the one that unfolded in front of Jerry Jones on his birthday. Look at the schedule in the image we have presented here. You can see the broadcast partners of each game and while there are several FOX logos,
Cowboys predicted to lose to Eagles in Madden simulation
Madden believes the Dallas Cowboys will fall to the Philadelphia Eagles this week. The Dallas Cowboys have surprised a number of people thanks to their recent form. When they were 3-7, the number of people who anticipated them winning four of their next five games was quite small. Sometimes that is just the way that these things tend to go. Football can be unpredictable and author incredible moments like the DaRon Bland one that sealed the latest Cowboys victory against Tampa Bay. Most people, oddsmakers included, thought that Tampa Bay would outlast Dallas, but the unpredictable happened and here we are. A win this week would only boost the Cowboys’ morale as they were eliminated from playoff contention a few hours before the Buccaneers game even kicked off. This week’s opponent, the Philadelphia Eagles, has a little to play for as they certainly still need to clinch the NFC East, but it feels like an inevitability that they will. What’s more is that the Eagles are all but out of contention for the top seed in the conference. While we can understand the context and emotion involved. artificial intelligence cannot which is why we turn to it for a simulation on what the game could ultimately yield. As we always do we asked Madden 25 how this game will go and it believes the Cowboys will ultimately lose to their division rivals. You can watch the entire simulation below. Please consider that at the time that we ran this simulation it was unknown who would be the Eagles quarterback for the matchup. We went with Jalen Hurts, but it obviously goes without saying that Kenny Pickett or someone else would significantly change the calculus. Also the simulation was run before news of CeeDee Lamb being shut down for the season. For what it’s worth, this was the fourth week in a row that Madden predicted the Cowboys to lose. Obviously it was wrong ahead of the Tampa and Carolina Panthers games. Week 1 Madden Prediction: Dallas Cowboys lose to Cleveland Browns, 18-17 Week 1 In Actuality: Dallas Cowboys beat Cleveland Browns, 33-17 Week 2 Madden Prediction: Dallas Cowboys lose to New Orleans Saints, 36-29 Week 2 in Actuality: Dallas Cowboys lose to New Orleans Saints, 44-10 Week 3 Madden Prediction: Dallas Cowboys lose to Baltimore Ravens, 21-14 Week 3 in Actuality: Dallas Cowboys lose to Baltimore Ravens, 28-25 Week 4 Madden Prediction: Dallas Cowboys lose to New York Giants, 28-21 Week 4 in Actuality: Dallas Cowboys beat New York Giants, 20-15 Week 5 Madden Prediction: Dallas Cowboys beat Pittsburgh Steelers, 28-14 Week 5 in Actuality: Dallas Cowboys beat Pittsburgh Steelers, 20-17 Week 6 Madden Prediction: Dallas Cowboys lose to Detroit Lions, 38-31” Week 6 in Actuality: Dallas Cowboys lose to Detroit Lions, 47-9 Week 8 Madden Prediction: Dallas Cowboys beat San Francisco 49ers, 22-7 Week 8 in Actuality: Dallas Cowboys lose to San Francisco 49ers, 30-24 Week 9 Madden Prediction: Dallas Cowboys beat Atlanta Falcons, 13-10 Week 9 in Actuality: Dallas Cowboys lose to Atlanta Falcons, 27-21 Week 10 Madden Prediction: Dallas Cowboys lose to Philadelphia Eagles, 21-17 Week 10 in Actuality: Dallas Cowboys lose to Philadelphia Eagles, 34-6 Week 11 Madden Prediction: Dallas Cowboys beat Houston Texans, 24-17 Week 11 in Actuality: Dallas Cowboys lose to Houston Texans, 34-10 Week 12 Madden Prediction: Dallas Cowboys beat Washington Commanders, 24-21 Week 12 in Actuality: Dallas Cowboys beat Washington Commanders, 34-26 Week 13 Madden Prediction: Dallas Cowboys beat New York Giants, 48-14 Week 13 in Actuality: Dallas Cowboys beat New York Giants, 27-20 Week 14 Madden Prediction: Dallas Cowboys lose to Cincinnati Bengals, 36-33 Week 14 in Actuality: Dallas Cowboys lose to Cincinnati Bengals, 27-20 Week 15 Madden Prediction: Dallas Cowboys lose to Carolina Panthers, 31-17 Week 15 in Actuality: Dallas Cowboys beat Carolina Panthers, 30-14 Week 16 Madden Prediction: Dallas Cowboys lose to Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 21-19 Week 16 in Actuality: Dallas Cowboys beat Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 26-24 Sunday is the penultimate game of the season for the Dallas Cowboys which means that soon enough our only NFL action will be watching other teams duke it out in the postseason. Hopefully the Cowboys can give us enough good times between now and then to make the offseason not last so long.
How to buy Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys NFL Week 17 tickets
How to buy Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys NFL Week 17 tickets Nick Wojton Few rivalries in the NFL top the battles within the NFC East division, perhaps none larger than the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys. That matchup is on deck during the NFL’s Week 17 slate. The Cowboys (7-8) have had little to play for in recent weeks. Dallas has been eliminated from the 2024 postseason and their slew of injuries this year never helped. Even so, knocking down their bitter rival on the road would be a strong way to finish the season. Shop Eagles vs. Cowboys tickets For the Eagles (12-3), the NFC East title is theirs with a win over the Cowboys. In addition, the Birds will look to keep pace with the Detroit Lions (13-2) for the No. 1 seed in the NFC postseason as well. But Philadelphia will likely have to do all that without Jalen Hurts (concussion). Backup quarterback Kenny Pickett would take the reins with everything on the line. The game kicks off on Sunday, Dec. 29, at 1:00 p.m. at Lincoln Financial Field. Don’t miss out on your chance to see it in person. Act soon to catch this epic clash as only limited Eagles vs. Cowboys tickets are still available. How to buy Eagles vs. Cowboys NFL tickets On top of all the postseason factors, these two did battle in Week 10. The Cowboys will want revenge for that 34-6 loss. At the time of publication, the cheapest available tickets for the Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys are $140. Shop Eagles vs. Cowboys tickets We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. Cowboys Wire operates independently, though, and this doesn’t influence our coverage.
