The Eagles (7-7) will host the Cowboys (7-7) in an important NFC East battle in Week 16 at Lincoln Financial Field.
The details are simple, ff the Cowboys win, they will clinch the division. If the Eagles win, they’ll need to beat the Giants in the regular-season finale or hope the Cowboys lose to Washington.
The Eagles are 2-5 against the Cowboys since Doug Pederson took over in 2016 and have lost the last four games to the Cowboys, dating back to 2017.
Here are 4 things to watch when Philadelphia is on offense:
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1. Eagles use of the screen game
Besides the Carson Wentz to Zach Ertz connection, the only sure thing on offense for Philadelphia this season has been the utilization of the screen game.
The Cowboys defense is one of the worst units at defending the screen, allowing the second-most total yards on screens (465) in the NFL, per Sports Info Solutions. Last week during their win against the Rams, the Cowboys gave up 58 total yards and four first down on four screen passes.
The Eagles haven’t done much well all season on offense, but they’ve excelled at turning screens into opportunistic gains, with the offensive line clearing space for Miles Sanders and Boston Scott to flourish.