The top two teams in the NFC East will close the regular season in Philadelphia on Saturday, with a playoff spot already clinched for both the Eagles and the Cowboys.  Dallas has clinched the division despite a 25-22 loss to the Cardinals last week, while the Eagles punched their ticket to the postseason with a 20-16 win over Washington in Week 17.

The Cowboys are 7-point favourites to win on the NFL odds, with a total of 43.0.

NFL Point Spread and Betting Analysis

Dallas crushed the Eagles 41-21 back in Week 3, with Dak Prescott throwing for 238 yards and three touchdowns in the win.  Jalen Hurts had 326 passing yards and two TDs with two interceptions for Philadelphia.  With these teams each likely resting their stars for the playoffs, the betting action is split nearly down the middle between the Cowboys and Eagles.  The total is more definitive, with almost 80 per cent of Sports Interaction bettors taking the Over.

The Cowboys have had success against Philly as they’ve won and covered in six of their last eight games versus the Eagles.  Dallas has won four of their last five games overall and are 6-2 on the road this season.  They’re 12-4 against the spread overall, including 7-1 ATS on the road.  The total has gone Under in the Cowboys’ last five road games and eight of their last 10 overall.

The Eagles have won six of their last seven games overall, but they’ve been below average at home this year, sporting a 3-4 record in Philadelphia.  They’re 8-7-1 ATS overall and 3-3-1 ATS at home.  The total has gone Over in five of Philadelphia’s last six home games and seven of their last 10 overall.

Dallas Cowboys

Prescott put together a fourth-quarter comeback effort, but it wasn’t enough against the Cardinals last week.  The Cowboys could still finish as high as second in the NFC, but with Green Bay locking up the top seed, Dallas will still need to go through the wild-card round and will likely face Arizona again.  Prescott finished with 226 yards and three TDs last week and is a -130 favourite to win Comeback Player of the Year.

Receiver Michael Gallup suffered a season-ending ACL tear on his 21-yard TD reception against the Cardinals, which puts more pressure on an underperforming Dallas run-attack.  Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard were held to a combined 25 rushing yards last week and the Cowboys haven’t rushed for more than 150 yards since Week 5.

The defence has been strong lately, holding six of its last eight opponents to 20 points or less, with Dallas’ last five wins coming by at least seven points.  Rookie linebacker Micah Parsons will likely miss the regular-season finale after being placed on the COVID list on Wednesday.  Last year’s 12th overall pick is sixth in the NFL with 13 sacks and was vying for the rookie sack record of 14.5.  He is currently the second-favourite to win Defensive Player of the Year at +1055.

Philadelphia Eagles

There’s been no official word, but there’s a good chance the Eagles sit Hurts this week to rest the lingering ankle injury he has been dealing with.  It’s clearly not a significant issue though, as Hurts ran the ball seven times for 44 yards last week.  He also threw for 214 yards in Philadelphia’s fourth straight victory.

Hurts might not be the only Eagles player sitting out this week.  Running backs Boston Scott and Jordan Howard were two of 12 players added to the COVID list following last week’s win.  Scott carried the ball 14 times for 47 yards and two TDs last week, while Howard had 11 carries for 26 yards.  Those losses really hurt when you factor in starting running back Miles Sanders’ broken hand.  Sanders won’t play this week, but he should be back for the playoffs.

NFL Prediction: Who Will Win Cowboys vs. Eagles?

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Cowboys Team Leaders

DAL

Touchdowns	Ezekiel Elliott 12
Rushing	Ezekiel Elliott 1002
Passing	Dak Prescott 4449
Receiving	CeeDee Lamb 79
Sacks	Micah Parsons 13
Interceptions	Trevon Diggs 11

PHI

Touchdowns	Boston Scott 7
Rushing	Jalen Hurts 784
Passing	Jalen Hurts 3144
Receiving	DeVonta Smith 64
Sacks	Josh Sweat 7.5
Interceptions	Darius Slay 3

DAL

Touchdowns	Amari Cooper 1
Rushing	Ezekiel Elliott 31
Passing	Dak Prescott 254
Receiving	Dalton Schultz 7
Sacks	Dorance Armstrong 0
Interceptions	Anthony Brown 1

PHI

Touchdowns	Boston Scott 1
Rushing	Jalen Hurts 39
Passing	Jalen Hurts 258
Receiving	Dallas Goedert 6
Sacks	Ryan Kerrigan 1.5
Interceptions	Genard Avery 0

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Eagles Team Leaders

DAL

Touchdowns	Ezekiel Elliott 12
Rushing	Ezekiel Elliott 1002
Passing	Dak Prescott 4449
Receiving	CeeDee Lamb 79
Sacks	Micah Parsons 13
Interceptions	Trevon Diggs 11

PHI

Touchdowns	Boston Scott 7
Rushing	Jalen Hurts 784
Passing	Jalen Hurts 3144
Receiving	DeVonta Smith 64
Sacks	Josh Sweat 7.5
Interceptions	Darius Slay 3

DAL

Touchdowns	Amari Cooper 1
Rushing	Ezekiel Elliott 31
Passing	Dak Prescott 254
Receiving	Dalton Schultz 7
Sacks	Dorance Armstrong 0
Interceptions	Anthony Brown 1

PHI

Touchdowns	Boston Scott 1
Rushing	Jalen Hurts 39
Passing	Jalen Hurts 258
Receiving	Dallas Goedert 6
Sacks	Ryan Kerrigan 1.5
Interceptions	Genard Avery 0

Weather

temp	26
condition	sunny
wind	South 4mph

Injuries

Dallas

Francis Bernard (LB)

Prob Sun Groin - 13 / 01 / 22

Jayron Kearse (S)

Prob Sun Hamstring - 13 / 01 / 22

Sean McKeon (TE)

Prob Sun Neck - 13 / 01 / 22

Israel Mukuamu (CB)

Out indefinitely Hamstring - 13 / 01 / 22

Keanu Neal (LB)

Out Sun Chest - 12 / 01 / 22

Nahshon Wright (CB)

Prob Sun Personal - 12 / 01 / 22

T.J. Vasher (WR)

I-R Undisclosed - 12 / 01 / 22

Anthony Brown (CB)

Out indefinitely Illness - 06 / 01 / 22

Donovan Wilson (S)

Prob Sat Illness - 06 / 01 / 22

Ezekiel Elliott (RB)

Prob Sat Knee - 04 / 01 / 22

Philadelphia

Marlon Tuipulotu (DT)

Out indefinitely Illness - 15 / 01 / 22

Andre Dillard (T)

Prob Sun Knee - 12 / 01 / 22

Nate Herbig (G)

Out Sun Ankle - 12 / 01 / 22

Josh Sweat (DE)

Out Sun Illness - 12 / 01 / 22

Greg Ward (WR)

Prob Sun Back - 12 / 01 / 22

Jordan Howard (RB)

Prob Sun Stinger - 12 / 01 / 22

Kary Vincent Jr. (CB)

Prob Sun Foot - 12 / 01 / 22

JJ Arcega-Whiteside (WR)

Out indefinitely Finger - 10 / 01 / 22

Tyree Jackson (TE)

Out indefinitely Knee - 09 / 01 / 22

Lane Johnson (T)

Ques Sun Knee - 08 / 01 / 22

Injuries

Dallas

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Francis Bernard (LB)	Prob Sun	Groin - 13 / 01 / 22	1-0	1-0	+ -
Bernard is expected to face the 49ers in the NFC wild-card game despite a groin injury.
Jayron Kearse (S)	Prob Sun	Hamstring - 13 / 01 / 22	1-0	1-0	+ -
Kearse is likely to be available for the NFC wild-card game versus the 49ers despite a hamstring issue.
Sean McKeon (TE)	Prob Sun	Neck - 13 / 01 / 22	1-0	1-0	+ -
McKeon is projected to take the field for the NFC wild-card game against the 49ers despite a neck injury.
Israel Mukuamu (CB)	Out indefinitely	Hamstring - 13 / 01 / 22	1-0	1-0	+ -
Mukuamu has landed on the injured reserve list due to a hamstring injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
Keanu Neal (LB)	Out Sun	Chest - 12 / 01 / 22	1-0	1-0	+ -
Neal is hindered by injuries to his chest and elbow, and it will affect his availability for the NFC wild-card game versus the 49ers.
Nahshon Wright (CB)	Prob Sun	Personal - 12 / 01 / 22	1-0	1-0	+ -
Wright is tending to a personal matter, but it is anticipated that he will be available for the NFC wild-card game against the 49ers.
T.J. Vasher (WR)	I-R	Undisclosed - 12 / 01 / 22	1-0	1-0	+ -
Vasher has been designated for the IR/Non-Football Injury list with an unannounced issue.
Anthony Brown (CB)	Out indefinitely	Illness - 06 / 01 / 22	1-1	1-1	+ -
Brown has been added to the IR/COVID-19 list, and it has yet to be decided when he will return to action.
Donovan Wilson (S)	Prob Sat	Illness - 06 / 01 / 22	1-1	1-1	+ -
Wilson is managing an illness, but it is likely that he will take on the Eagles on Saturday.
Ezekiel Elliott (RB)	Prob Sat	Knee - 04 / 01 / 22	1-1	1-1	+ -
Elliott is hobbled by a knee injury, but it is anticipated that he will take the field Saturday versus the Eagles.

Philadelphia

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Marlon Tuipulotu (DT)	Out indefinitely	Illness - 15 / 01 / 22	0-1	1-0	+ -
Tuipulotu has been added to the IR/COVID-19 list, and it is unknown when he will return to the lineup.
Andre Dillard (T)	Prob Sun	Knee - 12 / 01 / 22	0-1	1-0	+ -
Dillard has a knee injury, but it is likely that he will dress for the NFC wild-card game versus the Buccaneers.
Nate Herbig (G)	Out Sun	Ankle - 12 / 01 / 22	0-1	1-0	+ -
Herbig is hobbled by an ankle injury, leaving him unavailable for the NFC wild-card game versus the Buccaneers.
Josh Sweat (DE)	Out Sun	Illness - 12 / 01 / 22	0-1	1-0	+ -
Sweat is ailing from an illness, and he will not line up against the Buccaneers for the NFC wild-card game.
Greg Ward (WR)	Prob Sun	Back - 12 / 01 / 22	0-1	1-0	+ -
Ward is battling a back issue, but it is not expected to affect his status against the Buccaneers in the NFC wild-card game.
Jordan Howard (RB)	Prob Sun	Stinger - 12 / 01 / 22	0-1	1-0	+ -
Howard is hampered by a stinger, but he is expected to take on the Buccaneers in the NFC wild-card game.
Kary Vincent Jr. (CB)	Prob Sun	Foot - 12 / 01 / 22	0-1	1-0	+ -
Vincent Jr. is expected to suit up for the NFC wild-card game versus the Buccaneers despite a foot issue.
JJ Arcega-Whiteside (WR)	Out indefinitely	Finger - 10 / 01 / 22	0-1	1-0	+ -
Arcega-Whiteside has been shuttled to the injured reserve list due to a finger injury, and it is unknown when he will return.
Tyree Jackson (TE)	Out indefinitely	Knee - 09 / 01 / 22	0-2	1-1	+ -
Jackson has been shuttled to the injured reserve list with a torn ACL, and it is unknown when he will return.
Lane Johnson (T)	Ques Sun	Knee - 08 / 01 / 22	0-2	1-1	+ -
Johnson is managing a knee injury, and it is unclear if he will be available for the NFC wild-card game versus the Buccaneers.