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Statistical Breakdown: How the Eagles and Cowboys stack up for Week 16

With the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys set for a matchup at AT&T Stadium on Saturday, here’s a statistical breakdown for both teams ahead of Week 16

The Eagles and Cowboys are set for an emotional matchup that won’t lose any luster with the news that Jalen Hurts won’t be active.

Hurts did not participate in the Eagless practices on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday of this week, meaning Gardner Minshew will start at quarterback for Philadelphia in Saturday’s NFC East game against Dallas.

Head Coach Nick Sirianni said on Thursday at the NovaCare Complex in his final press conference before kickoff that Minshew will likely be the guy. Hurts has made progress rehabbing his right shoulder sprain, but the head confirmed that he isn’t ready to play this week

Jalen did everything he could to get his body ready to go and at the end of the day, he’s not going to be able to do it,” Sirianni said. “He tried like crazy. I know he still wants to go. Jalen Hurts is the toughest player I’ve ever been around.”

Hurts being inactive doesn’t take away from the importance of this matchup, or the big names that’ll be involved.

Here’s a statistical breakdown and where both teams sit ahead of Saturday.

 

Eagles-Cowboys: 15 impact players to watch on Christmas Eve at AT&T Stadium

We’re previewing 15 impact players to watch when the Philadelphia Eagles travel to Dallas to face the Cowboys on Christmas Eve

Jalen Hurts did not participate in the Eagless practices on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday of this week, meaning Gardner Minshew will start at quarterback for Philadelphia in Saturday’s NFC East game against the Dallas Cowboys.

Head Coach Nick Sirianni said on Thursday at the NovaCare Complex in his final press conference before kickoff that Minshew will likely be the guy. Hurts has made progress rehabbing his right shoulder sprain, but the head confirmed that he isn’t ready to play this week.

“Jalen did everything he could to get his body ready to go and at the end of the day, he’s not going to be able to do it,” Sirianni said. “He tried like crazy. I know he still wants to go. Jalen Hurts is the toughest player I’ve ever been around.”

Hurts being inactive doesn’t take away from the importance of this matchup, or the big names that’ll be involved.

Here’s an early look at 15 impact players to watch.

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni confirms Gardner Minshew will start vs. Cowboys

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said “It’s looking like it’s going to be Gardner” Minshew when asked about Jalen Hurts availability for Week 16 matchup at Dallas Cowboys

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After some early week gamesmanship, the Eagles have confirmed that Jalen Hurts will miss his first start of the season with a shoulder sprain.

Head coach Nick Sirianni addressed the media moments ago, telling the media that “It’s looking like it’s going to be Gardner” Minshew when asked for an update on Hurts’ availability.

“He’s disappointed because he wants to play. But we have to do what’s best as an organization to put us in a safe spot because he will play through anything. Those are hard conversations we have to game sometimes.”

In 2019 Minshew started 12 games for the Jaguars and had a passer rating of 91.2 with 3,271 yards, 21 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions in 14 games as a rookie.

During his start against the Jets last season, Minshew finished 20 of 25 for 242 yards and two touchdowns (133.7 rating), leading the Eagles to scores on their first seven offensive possessions.

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NFL Week 16 TV coverage maps

Here’s your unique TV coverage map for the Week 16 slate of NFL games across all platforms

The NFL Week 16 schedule will have games with postseason implications being played on Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, with several games impacting the AFC-NFC playoffs race.

Philadelphia travels to Dallas on Saturday afternoon for a matchup that’ll be nationally televised on FOX and likely determines the No. 1 overall seed for the road team.

With the NBA looking to dominate Christmas, the NFL will feature 11 huge matchups, and 506 Sports has your viewing guide for Week 16.

Eagles injury report: Jalen Hurts misses 2nd straight practice, Zach Pascal dealing with concussion

The Eagles released their Wednesday injury report and Reed Blankenship practiced fully, Zach Pascal is dealing with a concussion, and 11 others were listed as limited participants

The Eagles released their Wednesday injury report ahead of Saturday’s matchup with the Cowboys and star quarterback Jalen Hurts missed his second straight practice.

Hurts is dealing with a shoulder injury suffered in Philadelphia’s win over Chicago on Sunday, he could miss multiple games as the team looks to have him 100% healthy for the postseason.

Wide receiver Zach Pascal popped up on the injury report with a concussion and his status will be something to watch.

Eagles injury report: Jalen Hurts among 3 to not practice, Reed Blankenship returns

The Philadelphia Eagles held a walkthrough on Tuesday and QB Jalen Hurts was among 3 to not participate, while Reed Blankenship was a full participant

With a heavy slate of NFL games scheduled for Saturday, the Eagles were among the teams to hold a walkthrough and release an injury report ahead of Week 16.

Quarterback Jalen Hurts will spend the week recovering from a shoulder injury he suffered against the Bears on Sunday – and he was among three players to not practice.

Tyree Jackson (knee), K’Von Wallace (hip), and Gardner Minshew (personal) were among the players listed with designations.

Minshew is expected to start on Saturday night at Dallas and spent the day with Andre Dillard at former coach and mentor, Mike Leach’s funeral.

8 Eagles related stats to know entering the bye week

Here are 8 Philadelphia Eagles-related stats to know entering the bye week, including #FlyEaglesFly having the two TOP SHUTDOWN cornerbacks in the NFL

The Eagles blew a lead and then regroup, using a late scoring drive to remain undefeated after a 26-17 win over the hated Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field.

Philadelphia now heads into the bye week 6-0, one win short of the best start in franchise history, with the best record in the NFC.

With the Eagles off this week, here are eight stats to know.

Stock up, stock down following the Eagles’ win over the Cowboys

Looking at which Philadelphia Eagles player’s stock is up and which player’s stock is down after the win over the Dallas Cowboys and heading into the bye week

The Eagles are set to get some much-needed rest during the bye week, and the undefeated Birds will likely spend much time working to improve.

While some team members will be working on a Christmas album, others will hit the NovaCare Complex for film study and added conditioning.

Undefeated and 6-0 after a 26-17 win over Dallas on Sunday night, here’s your updated stock report heading into the bye.

Studs and duds from Eagles 26-17 win over the Cowboys in Week 6

Looking at the studs and duds from the Philadelphia Eagles’ 26-17 win over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 6

The Philadelphia Eagles maintained a stranglehold on the NFC East with a hard-fought 26-17 win over the Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field.

A.J. Brown led Philadelphia with five catches for 67 yards and one touchdown in a highly intense contest against Dallas cornerback Trevon Diggs.

DeVonta Smith had five catches for 44 yards, while Dallas Goedert held two catches for 22 yards on five targets.

The Eagles’ top-ranked offensive line held Micah Parsons without a sack and will now enter the bye week undefeated.

Here are the studs and duds from Sunday night’s win.

National reactions: Eagles are the best team in NFL after 26-17 win over Cowboys

Here’s the national reaction to the Philadelphia Eagles’ 26-17 win over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 6

The Eagles remained the NFL’s only undefeated team after Jalen Hurts threw for 155 yards and two touchdowns. C.J. Gardner-Johnson snagged two of Philadelphia’s three interceptions off Cooper Rush as the Birds logged a 26-17 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night.

The Eagles will now head into the bye week 6-0, one win short of the best start in franchise history – the 7-0 start by the 2004 Super Bowl team.

As the only team without a loss, Philadelphia has some experts talking about home-field advantage, while others believe this is the NFL’s best team.