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NFL Preview - Philadelphia (1-0) at Dallas (1-0) - Online Sports , Sportsbook, Handicapping and Poker FORUM at Sportsunit.com
NFL Preview - Philadelphia (1-0) at Dallas (1-0)
By Tony Moss, NFL Editor
(Sports Network) - It can be said that the best rivalries are those in which both competitors are at top strength.
By that measure, Monday night's Texas Stadium battle between the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles should be a classic installment between two hated NFC East foes.
The Cowboys and Eagles both come off dominating Week 1 performances, wins that only fanned the flames of the Super Bowl aspirations for each fan base.
Dallas went to Cleveland and walked away with a decisive 28-10 win last Sunday, over a Browns team many pundits have pegged as a playoff team in 2008.
The Cowboys generated 487 yards of offense in the win, 320 of which came from the right arm of quarterback Tony Romo.
Romo was 24-of-32 passing and wasn't sacked all day.
Meanwhile, the Dallas defense limited Cleveland's well-regarded offensive attack to just 205 yards, 11 first downs, and held the Browns out of the end zone for the entire second half.
That said, the Cowboys' performance may have been little more than a reaction to the work the Eagles did in the early timeslot on Sunday afternoon.
Philadelphia made short work of the visiting St.
Louis Rams, dismissing them by a 38-3 count and putting together arguably the top offensive and defensive performances of Week 1.
The Eagles got a 361-yard passing day from quarterback Donovan McNabb - with most of those yards coming in the first half - and wideouts DeSean Jackson, Greg Lewis,and Hank Baskett became the first Philadelphia trio in 48 years to post 100 receiving yards apiece in a single game.
Philadelphia's 522 offensive yards were the most in the league as Week 2 began.
On the other side of the ball, Andy Reid's squad allowed just three points, the only team in the NFL that didn't allow its opponent to find the end zone in Week 1.
The victory was the fourth in a row, dating back to last season, for the Eagles.
That streak started with a 10-6 upset of eventual NFC top seed Dallas at Texas Stadium last Dec.
16th.
SERIES HISTORY
The Cowboys hold a 52-42 advantage in their all-time regular season series with the Eagles, including an unconventional home-and-home split last season.
Dallas was a 38-17 winner in Philadelphia in Week 9, and dropped a 10-6 decision at Texas Stadium in Week 15.
The Cowboys are 0-2 in home games against their longtime NFC East rival since a 33-10 win there in 2005.
In addition to their regular season advantage, the Cowboys have a 2-1 edge in the postseason series.
The Eagles were 20-7 winners in the 1980 NFC Championship, while Dallas won NFC Divisional Playoff games over Philadelphia following the 1992 and 1995 seasons.
Reid has a career record of 13-5 against the Cowboys.
Dallas' Wade Phillips is 2-1 all-time against both Philadelphia and Reid all-time, with the first of those wins coming in the form of a 26-0 rout for Phillips' Bills over the Eagles in 1999.
WHEN THE EAGLES HAVE THE BALL
Though Philadelphia did most of its damage through the air last Sunday, the running game contributed to the offensive fireworks as well.
Running back Brian Westbrook carried 19 times for 91 yards and a touchdown in the victory, also catching a TD pass to open the scoring in the first quarter.
Fullback Tony Hunt got involved with a third-quarter touchdown, the second of his career.
In addition to Jackson (6 receptions, 106 yards), Lewis (5 receptions, 104 yards), and Baskett (2 receptions, 102 yards, 1 TD), McNabb (21-of-33 passing) also hooked up with tight end L.J.
Smith (5 receptions, 39 yards, 1 TD) and wideout Jason Avant (3 receptions, 45 yards) on a frequent basis.
All of the pass-catchers could see fewer opportunities this week if receiver Reggie Brown (hamstring) is able to make his 2008 debut.
The Birds did not allow a sack or commit a turnover in Week 1.
The Cowboys didn't make a lot of huge defensive plays last Sunday, but did a good job of blanketing Cleveland's corps of receivers and keeping the pressure on quarterback Derek Anderson.
Outside linebacker Demarcus Ware ranked prominently among the team's defensive stars, coming up with five tackles, a sack, and a forced fumble in the win.
Cornerback Adam Jones posted a tackle and a pass deflection in his Cowboys debut, but could see his playing time slashed a bit this week if Terence Newman (groin) is able to make his 2008 debut on Monday.
Newman is considered questionable, as is linebacker Anthony Spencer (knee).
Along with Jones, first-round Draft choice and cornerback Michael Jenkins (South Florida) is slated to make his Dallas debut on Monday.
WHEN THE COWBOYS HAVE THE BALL
Romo spread the ball around as usual in the Cleveland win, hitting wideouts Terrell Owens (5 receptions, 87 yards, 1 TD) and Patrick Crayton (6 receptions, 82 yards), along with tight end Jason Witten (6 receptions, 96 yards), in almost equal measure.
Romo's protection was outstanding as usual, as he was not sacked all day and rarely hurried.
The running game complemented the aerial attack with 187 yards, as Marion Barber (16 carries, 80 yards, 2 TD) did his usual downhill running routine and rookie Felix Jones burst on the scene with 62 yards on just nine carries, including an 11-yard touchdown run in the third quarter.
Barber tore rib cartilage in the win over the Browns, but is expected to play on Monday.
It was an all-around strong effort for the Philadelphia defense in Week 1, as the Eagles held top Rams playmakers Steven Jackson (14 carries, 40 yards) and Torry Holt (1 reception, 9 yards) firmly in check.
Keeping pressure on quarterback Marc Bulger was a key to coordinator Jim Johnson's gameplan, and that strategy worked to the tune of four sacks.
New middle linebacker Stewart Bradley had one of the sacks, and also recorded a team-high-tying nine tackles.
Strong safety Quintin Mikell also experienced a strong day, making nine stops, a sack, and forcing a Bulger fumble.
Last Dec. 16th, the Eagles held Romo to a 13-for-36 passing day with three interceptions and four sacks absorbed.
Mikell, fellow safety Brian Dawkins, and cornerback Lito Sheppard all had picks in that win.
FANTASY FOCUS
Fantasy mavens who failed to start McNabb last week were kicking themselves, as the veteran had proved his fantasy worth by the end of the first quarter.
He and Westbrook remain must-starts.
The rookie Jackson is going to get a start in most fantasy leagues, but he'll have a difficult time replicating his Week 1 numbers against a strong Dallas secondary.
Same goes for Lewis and Baskett.
The Philly defense put together a huge playmaking effort against Dallas last December, but it's probably best not to count on that type of offensive meltdown from the Cowboys again.
The Eagles have shut down the Cowboys offense in the past, but that's not a good enough reason to leave Romo, Owens, or Witten on the bench.
Barber is generally a must-start as well, though whether he'll be 100 percent with a painful rib injury remains to be seen.
Wait to see Felix Jones' performance this week before you consider him as a flex option.
The Dallas defense probably won't generate its highest point total of the year against a strong Philly attack, but kicker Nick Folk remains a decent play.
OVERALL ANALYSIS
The way these two offenses looked last week, it's difficult to imagine anything other than a high-scoring game between two prolific attacks taking place.
While both defenses are quality units as well (as evidenced by last December's 10-6 slugfest), there are enough holes on both to promote some scoreboard fireworks on Monday.
Will it come down to the last team with the ball?
It very well could, and with Romo, Owens, Barber, and Witten making up the crux of the Dallas attack, we like the Cowboys' chances of coming up with those game-breaking fourth-quarter plays.
Sports Network Predicted Outcome: Cowboys 28, Eagles 24
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Looking forward to this game no doubt
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Huge eagles fan they have what it take this year mcnabb looks to be in old form.
I think this might be the year they win the big one
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Sports book are a good predict i think like that score also mcnabb are in very good shape just look last game he throw for more then 350 yards lol
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Told u alll phi+7 and over lol proline to strong
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Quote: : told u alll phi+7 and over lol proline to strong WHERE IN THIS FORUM DID YOU EVER POST TAKE PHILLY +7 AND THE OVER?
I JUST REVIEWED YOUR POSTS FOR THE LAST WEEK AND I DON'T SEE A POST BY YOU THAT SAYS TAKE PHILLY +7 AND THE OVER.
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This was a GREAT game to watch.
Very much action!!
Loved it in fantasy except the fact that I didnt take Westbrook..
Yeah that kinda sucks ass bigtime!!
But I will take Romo and Owens any day....
Hope to see much more of the same between those two!!!
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Its a shame the eagles lost.it looked like a bad team beating a worse one.i cant beleive the eagles blew the lead after striping romo in the endzone and recovering it for the touchdown.i don't see the cowboys winning the nfc with that defence.
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