Week 7 concludes with a huge clash of NFC East rivals on Monday Night Football as the Dallas Cowboys head to Lincoln Financial Field to face the Philadelphia Eagles.
Always one of the NFL's marquee rivalries, this meeting has a different feel with both teams sitting at 2-4 and desperate to reignite faltering seasons.
The Cowboys’ highly-rated offense has questions to answer after scoring just 29 combined points in back-to-back losses.
Dak Prescott attempted 54 passes in last week's defeat to the Green Bay Packers, a symptom of the Cowboys' inability to establish a consistent ground attack.
RB Javonte Williams has struggled to replicate last season's production, while the offense as a whole has become far too reliant on the passing game.
Meanwhile, the Eagles have posted four straight losses and must navigate the remainder of the season without franchise quarterback Jalen Hurts.
Backup Tanner McKee showed some encouraging signs in a 25-14 home defeat to the Carolina Panthers, throwing for 215 yards, but they still managed only 222 total yards of offense.
The Eagles’ injury problems do not stop there with wide receivers DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks both unavailable, leaving a lot more for tight end Dallas Goedert and rookie receiver Makai Lemon to do in the passing game.
At least Saquon Barkley can shoulder a major workload against a Cowboys defense allowing a league-high 149.8 rushing yards per game.
Cowboys vs. Eagles Betting Picks & Predictions
Under 43.5 Total Points (-101)
Backing a lower-scoring contest looks like a favorable betting angle here because both teams are struggling to put points on the board.
The Cowboys have failed to surpass 20 points three times already this season while the Eagles have not topped that number since Week 2, when they only just managed it thanks to a touchdown with nine seconds remaining.
Philadelphia is operating with backup QB McKee under center while several key skill-position players continue to battle injuries.
Meanwhile, Dallas has struggled to find any consistency despite possessing plenty of offensive talent.
Divisional matchups between familiar opponents frequently begin cautiously as both teams prioritise avoiding mistakes rather than chasing explosive plays.
That outlook feels especially relevant here given the uncertainty surrounding both offenses.
Field position is also likely to play a major role throughout the evening, and long, methodical drives could be more common than quick-strike touchdowns.
Both defenses know exactly how the opposing scheme wants to attack and should be able to force plenty of three-and-outs.
If both teams spend large portions of the contest trading punts and leaning on their running games, the total may struggle to reach the mid-40s.
With the line set at 43.5 points, the under looks the stronger play.
Tanner McKee Over 199.5 Passing Yards (-110)
McKee impressed in his first start of the year last week and looks capable of clearing a modest passing-yardage line again.
The young quarterback threw for 215 yards against Carolina while showing enough poise to keep Philadelphia's offense moving in difficult circumstances.
He also threw for 241 yards in his previous start at the back end of the last regular season.
While the Eagles are missing some key receiving options, the game script should work in McKee's favour.
Dallas enter the game as road favorites, which could force Philadelphia to throw consistently throughout the second half.
The Cowboys' defense has also struggled to close out opponents recently, allowing opportunities through the air even when controlling stretches of games.
McKee does not need a huge performance to cash this number as a repeat of last week's production would comfortably get the job done, making over 199.5 passing yards an attractive prop.
Javonte Williams Over 66.5 Rushing Yards (-115)
Williams was one of the NFL's most productive running backs last season, rushing for 1,201 yards at 4.8 yards per carry, but he has been unable to break loose much this year.
Part of the problem has been Dallas' willingness to abandon the ground game too quickly.
However, establishing the run remains crucial if Dallas are to rediscover their offensive balance.
And Williams has the talent to make a splash against an Eagles defense that has been gashed by strong rushers in recent weeks.
Carolina's Chuba Hubbard ran for 120 yards against Philadelphia last Sunday, while Jacksonville's Bhayshul Tuten also enjoyed success on the ground a week earlier.
If Dallas goes ahead, Williams should receive regular opportunities to wear down the defense and control possession.
With the Cowboys expected to lean on the running game in key situations, backing Williams to clear 66.5 rushing yards looks like a solid proposition.
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Cowboys vs. Eagles odds
DAL Cowboys | -220 |
PHI Eagles | +180 |
Spread | DAL Cowboys -4.5 |
Total | O/U 43.5 |
Cowboys vs. Eagles player props
Anytime touchdown
Javonte Williams (DAL Cowboys) | -180 |
Saquon Barkley (PHI Eagles) | +100 |
CeeDee Lamb (DAL Cowboys) | +115 |
George Pickens (DAL Cowboys) | +160 |
Dallas Goedert (PHI Eagles) | +185 |
Darius Cooper (PHI Eagles) | +240 |
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This article was written by a partner sports writer via Spotlight Sports Group. All odds displayed on this page were correct at the time of writing and are subject to withdrawal or change at any time.
