We will witness quite an interesting situation as we march towards the Sunday Matches in the NFL week 17. We get two teams clashing after having to replace their Quarterbacks.
The hosts for this clash will be the Philadelphia Eagles, who are on a strong run this season, leading the NFC East with 12 wins and three losses. However, their most recent clash had them replacing their quarterback and losing after a really promising first quarter, so now, the team is preparing for what could unfold.
The Dallas Cowboys are out of the Playoffs, and they had to replace Dak Prescott a few weeks ago. The work from Cooper Rush has been what the team required long ago, as they are red hot with four wins in their last five matches and are looking to end the season on a high note.
Thisis going to be a pretty interesting match, but even if both teams play with backup quarterbacks, the Eagles have a pretty sturdy defense, which should be a problem for Dallas regardless of who throws the ball in their opposing team.
| When? | Sunday, December 29 at 1:00 pm ET, noon CST, 11:00 am MT, and 10:00 am PT |
| Where? | Lincoln Financial Field |
| What are the Moneyline Odds for the Eagles? | 1.27 |
| What are the Moneyline Odds for the Cowboys? | 4 |
| What is the Over/Under? | 38.5 |
| Where can I watch? | CBS, ESPN, and Fox Sports |
| Where can I stream? | NFL Network and DAZN |
Why bet on the Eagles?
The Eagles clearly struggled offensively under Hurts’ backup, Kenny Pickett, after the former left the game in the first quarter last Sunday due to a concussion. They blew a 14-point lead and lost to the Washington Commanders 36-33.
It was an awful first display for Pickett, who did not lead the Eagles to a touchdown in his last nine drives spanning the final three quarters. The starting quarterback gets all of the first-team reps during the practice week.
So Pickett really hadn’t had the chance to throw to Brown and Smith or hand off to Saquon Barkley since training camp before coming in cold against the Commanders. But, with Hurts going through the protocol before being cleared medically, he should be more prepared for his next time out.
That could present some challenges for the coaches, who might have to design a set of plays for Hurts and another for Pickett.
Why bet on the Cowboys?
It’s easy to forget that the Dallas Cowboys are actually among the hottest teams in the NFL over the last five games, especially since they’re in the 30th consecutive season without a Super Bowl appearance, let alone an NFC championship game appearance.
This is due to their strong form thanks to their backup quarterback Cooper Rush, who stepped in for Dak Prescot, and even though this great run won’t change the fact that the Cowboys are eliminated from any playoff chances, the team has been looking strong and should bring us a pair of interesting performances as they close the season.
Final Betting Analysis: Eagles vs. Cowboys
The Eagles could be down both QBs, with Jalen Hurts in concussion protocol and Kenny Pickett dealing with a rib injury. But one of them will be healthy enough to suit up in this NFC East showdown, with Philly able to win this one with ease as Cowboys’ QB Cooper Rush faces his most difficult defense yet on the road.
Look for the Birds to have their best times on defense, where the unit will overwhelm Dallas’ QB. A win over the Cowboys is always special, but throw in the Kelly green jerseys and the opportunity to clinch the NFC East title, and for Philadelphia, this victory will be priceless. Go for the UNDER.
Go for a victory for the locals at 1.27. If you bet $100 at such odds, you could get $27 for a total payout of 127.
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