The division that looked like no one wanted to win will finally get a winner tonight. The Philadelphia Eagles head to Dallas for a winner take the NFC East crown or go home game. For Dallas, this situation is all too familiar. The past two seasons the Cowboys had a chance to win the division crown, but instead lost to the New York Giants and Washington Redskins. Maybe third time’s a charm?
For Dallas, their fate rests in the hands of backup quarterback Kyle Orton. While fans may be worried, a backup quarterback has worked out well for Philadelphia. Ever since Nick Foles took over, the Eagles have been cruising. Foles has been one of the most accurate passers in the league, but running back LeSean McCoy deserves just as much credit for the Eagles success. DeMarco Murray has ran the ball well for Dallas and now with Romo out, we should expect to see more hand offs to him.
Many though the Eagles should have an easy win, but no win is ever easy in the NFL. The Cowboys being without Romo is a big deal, but it is their defense that has not allowed them to beat teams with winning records. They will still be without middle linebacker Sean Lee, but DeMarcus Ware and the defensive front are the ones who need to step up and get pressure on Foles. If they let him sit in the pocket, then it will be an easy game for Philadelphia. For the NFC East crown, Eagles vs. Cowboys- who you takin?
