Philadelphia, PA - Philadelphia, and Dallas meet this week in a prime-time Week 18 spot. The game is on a Saturday night due to the NFL's flexing schedule. The Eagles are in the midst of a four-game winning streak and are looking to move into a playoff spot. This game is also vital for both teams. The last time these two meet the Eagles lost in Week 3 (21-41) to the Cowboys.
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys
As a result of the playoff implications, the NFL announced that the Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys game will air in primetime on Saturday. Originally scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, the game will kick off at 8:15 p.m.
The Eagles can play their starters in Week 18 against the Dallas Cowboys if they want to improve to the No. 6 spot instead of settling for No. 7 in the payoffs. The Cowboys have won five of their last six games, but they are still not at their best. Dallas is favored by four points. But more importantly, can also improve their playoff rank.
The Dallas Cowboys dropped from the second seed to the fourth following their 25-22 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. If the Cowboys win, they'll play in the NFC Championship Game. Despite this setback, they'll be on the road for Week 18 at the Linc., which is why they should take this game seriously.
Eagles Vs. Cowboys Week 18 in Primetime
This matchup will be a must-see game for the NFC East. The Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles are both looking to move up the ranks in their playoff berths. The Eagles have won four straight games and six of their last seven. If the Eagles can beat Dallas, they'll have the best chance to advance further in their playoff run.