Jalen Hurts is the centre of attention in Philadelphia after a 338-yard, three-touchdown performance in his first NFL start.
It’s loser goes home in a Week 16 divisional bout between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys. These stakes were somewhat predictable prior to the 2020–21 season kicking off, it’s both teams combining for nine wins through 15 weeks that has come out of left field.
Then again this meeting wasn’t supposed to be Jalen Hurts versus Andy Dalton at quarterback, but here we are. The Cowboys can do as good as 7-9, and the Eagles can max out at 6-9-1 yet both have a reasonable chance at hosting a playoff game with some help.
NFL Week 16 Point Spread and Betting Analysis
Funny enough, both clubs should be entering Sunday’s tilt with high spirits. Since Hurts took over for Carson Wentz two weeks ago, the Eagles offence has been rejuvenated. Then the Cowboys have quietly kept their season alive — or worsened their draft selection, whichever way you want to look at it — with back-to-back wins.
The Eagles enter as road favourites, getting 1.5 points from oddsmakers with the total set at 49.5. Philadelphia’s failed to cover in their last five road games, but the Cowboys are 2-5 ATS at home this season. There’s no real side to lean toward as both have upped their level of play as of late, but it should be of note that five of Dallas’ seven home games have gone over in 2020.
Philadelphia Eagles
The hype around Hurts in Philadelphia is increasing after a strong encore to his first NFL start. Last week at Arizona saw him pass for 338 yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions in a losing effort. The 2020 second-round pick has looked incredible thus far, but Philadelphia’s protection issue persists.
Hurts was sacked six times, contributing to their league-most 59 allowed on the year. It factored into Hurts scrambling for 63 yards too, after rushing for 106 in his NFL debut.
With the offence finding its feet, Philadelphia’s defence now needs to step up. The Eagles have surrendered 6.9 yards per play over their last three games, ranking 31st in the NFL.
Dallas Cowboys
You’d have to go back to Week 2 against Atlanta to find the last time Dallas dropped 40 points. The Cowboys’ 41-33 win over San Francisco last Sunday was their third in their last five games.
Over Dallas’ current two-game win streak, one statistic proves key: the turnover battle. Dallas has recorded fewer yards than their opponents during their last two games, including 458 allowed last week, but have recorded seven takeaways and haven’t turned the ball over once.
The emergence of running back Tony Pollard played a big role in Week 15 too, as he gained 132 yards and two scores on 18 touches against the 49ers.
NFL Prediction: Who Will Win Eagles vs. Cowboys?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening 21 Dec 2:02am | PHI | -1 -110 | O +49.5 -110 |
| Closing 27 Dec 9:08pm | PHI | -3 -124 | O +50.5 -117 |
- Regular Season
Eagles Team Leaders
| Touchdowns |
6 |
| Rushing |
867 |
| Passing |
2620 |
| Receiving |
53 |
| Sacks |
8 |
| Interceptions |
2 |
| Touchdowns |
8 |
| Rushing |
979 |
| Passing |
2170 |
| Receiving |
92 |
| Sacks |
6.5 |
| Interceptions |
3 |
- Regular Season
Cowboys Team Leaders
| Touchdowns |
6 |
| Rushing |
867 |
| Passing |
2620 |
| Receiving |
53 |
| Sacks |
8 |
| Interceptions |
2 |
| Touchdowns |
8 |
| Rushing |
979 |
| Passing |
2170 |
| Receiving |
92 |
| Sacks |
6.5 |
| Interceptions |
3 |
Weather
| temp | 73 |
| condition | sunny |
| wind | West 10mph |
Injuries
Nickell Robey-Coleman (CB)
Jalen Mills (S)
Miles Sanders (RB)
DeSean Jackson (WR)
Quez Watkins (WR)
Michael Jacquet III (DB)
Dallas Goedert (TE)
Jordan Mailata (T)
Shaun Bradley (LB)
Derek Barnett (DE)
Justin Hamilton (DT)
Ben Dinucci (QB)
Chidobe Awuzie (CB)
Ezekiel Elliott (RB)
Donovan Wilson (S)
Darian Thompson (S)
Blake Bell (TE)
Michael Gallup (WR)
Michael Gallup (WR)
Leighton Vander Esch (LB)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Nickell Robey-Coleman (CB) | I-R | Illness - 03 / 01 / 21 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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Robey-Coleman has hit the Injured Reserve/COVID-19 list, and it is not known how long he will be sidelined. |
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| Jalen Mills (S) | Out indefinitely | Illness - 31 / 12 / 20 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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Mills has been shuttled to the Injured Reserve/COVID-19 list, and it is unknown how long he will be sidelined. |
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| Miles Sanders (RB) | Out Sun | Knee - 31 / 12 / 20 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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Sanders is limited by a knee injury, and he will not take the field versus the Washington Football Team on Sunday. |
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| DeSean Jackson (WR) | Out Sun | Ankle - 30 / 12 / 20 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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Jackson is managing an ankle injury, and he will not play against the Washington Football Team on Sunday. |
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| Quez Watkins (WR) | Ques Sun | Ribs - 30 / 12 / 20 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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Watkins is battling a rib injury, and it has yet to be determined if he will take part in Sunday's showdown against the Washington Football Team. |
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| Michael Jacquet III (DB) | Out Sun | Calf - 30 / 12 / 20 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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Jacquett III has a calf injury, and he will not face the Washington Football Team on Sunday. |
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| Dallas Goedert (TE) | Out Sun | Ankle - 27 / 12 / 20 | 0-2 | 2-0 | + - |
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Goedert departed the last contest with an ankle injury, and he will not take on the Washington Football Team on Sunday. |
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| Jordan Mailata (T) | Out Sun | Concussion - 27 / 12 / 20 | 0-2 | 2-0 | + - |
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Mailata was lifted from the last game with a concussion, and he will not be active Sunday versus the Washington Football Team. |
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| Shaun Bradley (LB) | I-R | Shoulder - 27 / 12 / 20 | 0-2 | 2-0 | + - |
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Bradley has hit the injured reserve list with a shoulder injury. |
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| Derek Barnett (DE) | Out Sun | Calf - 26 / 12 / 20 | 0-2 | 2-0 | + - |
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Barnett was absent from the previous contest with a calf injury, and it will impede his status for Sunday's battle versus the Washington Football Team. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Hamilton (DT) | I-R | Illness - 01 / 01 / 21 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Hamilton has hit the Injured Reserve/COVID-19 list, and it is unknown how long he will be sidelined. |
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| Ben Dinucci (QB) | Out Sun | Wrist - 31 / 12 / 20 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Dinucci has a sore right wrist, and it will impede his availability for Sunday's showdown with the Giants. |
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| Chidobe Awuzie (CB) | Prob Sun | Hamstring - 30 / 12 / 20 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Awuzie has injuries to his hamstring and groin, but he is likely to be a participant in Sunday's tilt with the Giants. |
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| Ezekiel Elliott (RB) | Prob Sun | Calf - 30 / 12 / 20 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Elliott is expected to take the field for Sunday's matchup versus the Giants despite a calf injury. |
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| Donovan Wilson (S) | Ques Sun | Illness - 30 / 12 / 20 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Wilson is ailing from an illness, and it is unknown if he will play against the Giants on Sunday. |
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| Darian Thompson (S) | Out indefinitely | Concussion - 27 / 12 / 20 | 2-0 | 2-0 | + - |
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Thompson has a concussion, and has also been placed on the Injured Reserve/COVID-19 list. It is uncertain when he will return to action. |
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| Blake Bell (TE) | Ques Sun | Illness - 24 / 12 / 20 | 2-0 | 2-0 | + - |
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Bell is ailing from an illness, and his status for Sunday's clash against the Eagles is in question. |
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| Michael Gallup (WR) | Ques Sun | Hip - 21 / 12 / 20 | 2-0 | 2-0 | + - |
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Gallup was lifted from the last game with a hip pointer, leaving his status against the Eagles on Sunday hazy. |
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| Michael Gallup (WR) | day-to-day | Hip - 20 / 12 / 20 | 3-0 | 2-1 | + - |
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Gallup was lifted from the last game with a strained hip, leaving his status against the Eagles in Week 16 hazy. |
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| Leighton Vander Esch (LB) | Out indefinitely | Ankle - 20 / 12 / 20 | 3-0 | 2-1 | + - |
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Vander Esch is out of commission due to a high-ankle sprain, and he will miss an extended period. |
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PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
30 -
DALLAS COWBOYS
24
Score
Prediction
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 21 Dec 2:02am PHI -1 -110 O +49.5 -110 Closing 27 Dec 9:08pm PHI -3 -124 O +50.5 -117 -
- Regular Season
Eagles Team Leaders
Touchdowns 6
Rushing 867
Passing 2620
Receiving 53
Sacks 8
Interceptions 2
Touchdowns 8
Rushing 979
Passing 2170
Receiving 92
Sacks 6.5
Interceptions 3
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- Regular Season
Cowboys Team Leaders
Touchdowns 6
Rushing 867
Passing 2620
Receiving 53
Sacks 8
Interceptions 2
Touchdowns 8
Rushing 979
Passing 2170
Receiving 92
Sacks 6.5
Interceptions 3
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Weather
temp 73 condition sunny wind West 10mph -
Injuries
Nickell Robey-Coleman (CB)
I-R Illness - 03 / 01 / 21Jalen Mills (S)
Out indefinitely Illness - 31 / 12 / 20Miles Sanders (RB)
Out Sun Knee - 31 / 12 / 20DeSean Jackson (WR)
Out Sun Ankle - 30 / 12 / 20Quez Watkins (WR)
Ques Sun Ribs - 30 / 12 / 20Michael Jacquet III (DB)
Out Sun Calf - 30 / 12 / 20Dallas Goedert (TE)
Out Sun Ankle - 27 / 12 / 20Jordan Mailata (T)
Out Sun Concussion - 27 / 12 / 20Shaun Bradley (LB)
I-R Shoulder - 27 / 12 / 20Derek Barnett (DE)
Out Sun Calf - 26 / 12 / 20Justin Hamilton (DT)
I-R Illness - 01 / 01 / 21Ben Dinucci (QB)
Out Sun Wrist - 31 / 12 / 20Chidobe Awuzie (CB)
Prob Sun Hamstring - 30 / 12 / 20Ezekiel Elliott (RB)
Prob Sun Calf - 30 / 12 / 20Donovan Wilson (S)
Ques Sun Illness - 30 / 12 / 20Darian Thompson (S)
Out indefinitely Concussion - 27 / 12 / 20Blake Bell (TE)
Ques Sun Illness - 24 / 12 / 20Michael Gallup (WR)
Ques Sun Hip - 21 / 12 / 20Michael Gallup (WR)
day-to-day Hip - 20 / 12 / 20Leighton Vander Esch (LB)
Out indefinitely Ankle - 20 / 12 / 20Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Nickell Robey-Coleman (CB) I-R Illness - 03 / 01 / 21 0-1 1-0 + - Robey-Coleman has hit the Injured Reserve/COVID-19 list, and it is not known how long he will be sidelined.
Jalen Mills (S) Out indefinitely Illness - 31 / 12 / 20 0-1 1-0 + - Mills has been shuttled to the Injured Reserve/COVID-19 list, and it is unknown how long he will be sidelined.
Miles Sanders (RB) Out Sun Knee - 31 / 12 / 20 0-1 1-0 + - Sanders is limited by a knee injury, and he will not take the field versus the Washington Football Team on Sunday.
DeSean Jackson (WR) Out Sun Ankle - 30 / 12 / 20 0-1 1-0 + - Jackson is managing an ankle injury, and he will not play against the Washington Football Team on Sunday.
Quez Watkins (WR) Ques Sun Ribs - 30 / 12 / 20 0-1 1-0 + - Watkins is battling a rib injury, and it has yet to be determined if he will take part in Sunday's showdown against the Washington Football Team.
Michael Jacquet III (DB) Out Sun Calf - 30 / 12 / 20 0-1 1-0 + - Jacquett III has a calf injury, and he will not face the Washington Football Team on Sunday.
Dallas Goedert (TE) Out Sun Ankle - 27 / 12 / 20 0-2 2-0 + - Goedert departed the last contest with an ankle injury, and he will not take on the Washington Football Team on Sunday.
Jordan Mailata (T) Out Sun Concussion - 27 / 12 / 20 0-2 2-0 + - Mailata was lifted from the last game with a concussion, and he will not be active Sunday versus the Washington Football Team.
Shaun Bradley (LB) I-R Shoulder - 27 / 12 / 20 0-2 2-0 + - Bradley has hit the injured reserve list with a shoulder injury.
Derek Barnett (DE) Out Sun Calf - 26 / 12 / 20 0-2 2-0 + - Barnett was absent from the previous contest with a calf injury, and it will impede his status for Sunday's battle versus the Washington Football Team.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Justin Hamilton (DT) I-R Illness - 01 / 01 / 21 1-0 1-0 + - Hamilton has hit the Injured Reserve/COVID-19 list, and it is unknown how long he will be sidelined.
Ben Dinucci (QB) Out Sun Wrist - 31 / 12 / 20 1-0 1-0 + - Dinucci has a sore right wrist, and it will impede his availability for Sunday's showdown with the Giants.
Chidobe Awuzie (CB) Prob Sun Hamstring - 30 / 12 / 20 1-0 1-0 + - Awuzie has injuries to his hamstring and groin, but he is likely to be a participant in Sunday's tilt with the Giants.
Ezekiel Elliott (RB) Prob Sun Calf - 30 / 12 / 20 1-0 1-0 + - Elliott is expected to take the field for Sunday's matchup versus the Giants despite a calf injury.
Donovan Wilson (S) Ques Sun Illness - 30 / 12 / 20 1-0 1-0 + - Wilson is ailing from an illness, and it is unknown if he will play against the Giants on Sunday.
Darian Thompson (S) Out indefinitely Concussion - 27 / 12 / 20 2-0 2-0 + - Thompson has a concussion, and has also been placed on the Injured Reserve/COVID-19 list. It is uncertain when he will return to action.
Blake Bell (TE) Ques Sun Illness - 24 / 12 / 20 2-0 2-0 + - Bell is ailing from an illness, and his status for Sunday's clash against the Eagles is in question.
Michael Gallup (WR) Ques Sun Hip - 21 / 12 / 20 2-0 2-0 + - Gallup was lifted from the last game with a hip pointer, leaving his status against the Eagles on Sunday hazy.
Michael Gallup (WR) day-to-day Hip - 20 / 12 / 20 3-0 2-1 + - Gallup was lifted from the last game with a strained hip, leaving his status against the Eagles in Week 16 hazy.
Leighton Vander Esch (LB) Out indefinitely Ankle - 20 / 12 / 20 3-0 2-1 + - Vander Esch is out of commission due to a high-ankle sprain, and he will miss an extended period.