- The Eagles with an amazing, gritty win over the dreaded Cowboys on Sunday. Everyone was picking Dallas to win- even old Eagle die-hards like Ray Didinger and Dick Vermeil. Dallas was the healthier team, coming off a big victory last week against the powerful Rams. Clearly, Dallas has the better talent, having beaten Philadelphia 4 times in a row.
But the best team doesn't always win. Yesterday, the Eagles were the better teams. They had more passion. Fueled by their crazy fans on a chilly but nice day in December, The Eagles finally rose up and played like the recent Eagle can play- as champions.
Carson Wentz had his break out game in the main spotlight, emerging out of the shadow of lingering Nick Foles/ When Wentz needed to play well, he did. Young back-ups Boston Scott and Greg Ward continued to play well. The defense stepped up and held Dallas, the highest scoring club in the NFL,to no touchdown and only 9 points.
Now the Birds need to visit the Meadowlands next Sunday and beat the 4-11 Giants to clinch the NFC East and earn a home playoff game over the weekend of January 4-5. They must not have a letdown against their division rival. It would beat a real kick in the head to beat Dallas, then turn around and choke vs New York.
Meanwhile, the Cowboys need to beat lowly Washington at home next weekend and hope the Birds do falter in New York, Looks like a house cleaning in Big D after the season. Unfortunate for Eagles fans, head coach Jason Garrett will most likely be fired. Expect major changes in Cowboy country during the off-season.
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