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NFC East opponents meet when the Philadelphia Eagles (7-1) and the Dallas Cowboys (5-2) play on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at Lincoln Financial Field.
The Eagles rank 19th in scoring defense this year (21.5 points allowed per game), but they’ve been playing really well on offense, ranking third-best in the NFL with 28 points per game. The Cowboys have been a top-five unit on both sides of the ball this season, as they rank second-best in points per game (28.1) and fourth-best in points allowed per game (17.1).
Eagles vs. Cowboys Picks
Splash Inc. users project the Eagles will win straight up and also cover against the Cowboys, with 80.8% of users picking them to win and 100.0% picking them to cover the 3-point spread on Sunday.
Game Info: Eagles vs. Cowboys
- Game Day: Sunday, November 5, 2023
- Game Time: 4:25 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Stadium: Lincoln Financial Field
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Philadelphia is a 3-point favorite against Dallas on Sunday and the over/under is set at 46 points. Here’s a few betting insights and trends if you are planning on making a wager on the outing.
Game Trends for Eagles
- The Eagles have posted a 4-2-2 record against the spread this season.
- The Eagles have a 4-2-2 record against the spread when favored by 3 points or more this season.
- Eagles games have hit the over on four of eight occasions (50%).
Stats & Insights for Eagles
- The Eagles rank eighth in total defense this season (313 yards allowed per game), but they’ve been shining on the other side of the ball, ranking third-best in the NFL with 387.4 total yards per game.
- The Eagles rank 19th in scoring defense this year (21.5 points allowed per game), but they’ve been shining on the offensive side of the ball, ranking third-best in the NFL with 28 points per game.
- The Eagles are averaging 255.1 passing yards per game on offense (seventh in the NFL), and they rank 26th defensively with 247.5 passing yards allowed per game.
- The Eagles have the seventh-ranked offense this season in terms of rushing yards (132.3 per game), and they’ve been better on the other side of the ball, ranking best with just 65.5 rushing yards allowed per game.
- The Eagles rank 25th in third-down defense this season (43% third-down conversion rate allowed), but they’ve been thriving on the offensive side of the ball, ranking best in the NFL with a 50% third-down conversion rate.
- The Eagles are putting up 5.7 yards per play (10th in the league), while giving up 5.5 per play on the defensive side of the ball (16th in the NFL) this season.
- With 10 forced turnovers (16th in NFL) against 13 turnovers committed (23rd in NFL), the Eagles’ -3 turnover margin ranks 24th in the league.
Best Players for Eagles
- Jalen Hurts: 2,140 PASS YDS / 267.5 YPG / 68.4% / 13 TD / 8 INT / 78 CAR / 280 RUSH YDS / 6 TD
- D’Andre Swift: 117 CAR / 571 YDS / 71.4 YPG / 3 TD / 28 REC / 135 YDS / 16.9 YPG / 1 TD
- A.J. Brown: 60 REC / 939 YDS / 117.4 YPG / 5 TD
- DeVonta Smith: 39 REC / 482 YDS / 60.3 YPG / 3 TD
- Dallas Goedert: 35 REC / 360 YDS / 45 YPG / 2 TD
- Kevin Byard: 54 TKL
Game Trends for Cowboys
- The Cowboys are 5-2-0 against the spread this season.
- The Cowboys have not yet covered the spread as underdogs of 3 points or more this year (0-1).
- In the Cowboys’ seven games with a set total, four have hit the over (57.1%).
Stats & Insights for Cowboys
- The Cowboys rank 15th in the NFL with 338 total yards per game, but they’ve been carried by their defense, which ranks third-best by surrendering just 287.4 total yards per game.
- The Cowboys have been a top-five unit on both sides of the ball this season, as they rank second-best in points per game (28.1) and fourth-best in points allowed per game (17.1).
- The Cowboys’ pass defense has been paving the way for the team, as they rank fourth-best in the NFL with 178.6 passing yards surrendered per game. In terms of offense, they are accumulating 220.9 passing yards per game, which ranks 16th.
- In terms of rushing, the Cowboys rank 11th in the NFL on offense (117.1 rushing yards per game) and 18th on defense (108.9 rushing yards allowed per contest).
- The Cowboys’ third-down offense has been excelling, putting up a 48% third-down conversion rate (third-best) this season. Defensively, they rank seventh by surrendering a 34.5% third-down rate.
- From an offensive perspective, the Cowboys are accumulating 5.5 yards per play (16th-ranked). They rank eighth in the NFL on defense (5.2 yards allowed per play).
- The Cowboys have produced 13 forced turnovers this season and have turned the ball over seven times, resulting in a +6 turnover margin, which ranks fourth-best in the NFL.
Best Players for Cowboys
- Dak Prescott: 1,637 PASS YDS / 233.9 YPG / 71% / 10 TD / 5 INT / 23 CAR / 104 RUSH YDS / 1 TD
- Tony Pollard: 108 CAR / 423 YDS / 60.4 YPG / 2 TD / 26 REC / 178 YDS / 25.4 YPG / 0 TD
- Rico Dowdle: 33 CAR / 125 YDS / 17.9 YPG / 0 TD / 7 REC / 57 YDS / 8.1 YPG / 1 TD
- CeeDee Lamb: 46 REC / 633 YDS / 90.4 YPG / 3 TD
- Jake Ferguson: 25 REC / 237 YDS / 33.9 YPG / 2 TD
- Michael Gallup: 20 REC / 224 YDS / 32 YPG / 0 TD
- Damone Clark: 43 TKL / 1 TFL
