We are going to Dallas, and our men are gonna be ready to play. And we are gonna win that football game, and once we do, were in first place in the NFC East.
Since he looked ahead on Sunday Night Football those were the words of Eagles head coach Doug Pederson on Monday into 94WIP radio, a regional Philadelphia channel.
Pederson predicted it confidence, and not aguarantee of a win, but it comes from a coach who wants a victory – by a group that must get their season on track Sunday.
The Eagles have been hard to determine in 2019. Their 3-3 report tells us theyre amiddle-of-the street group, but a 34-27 win against the Packers in Green Bay in Week Four (Green Bays only loss this season) showed us what they are able to as quarterback Carson Wentz had a supreme performance and the group as a whole stepped up.
They have scored the ninth-most points (26.8 per match ) and 20 each and every match, but their defense has been a clear matter. The passing D is the leagues fourth-worst (letting 280 yards per game) and theyve given up at least 24 points to each opponent outside the lowly Jets.
After missing out on acquiring Jalen Ramsey from the Jaguars this week with overall manager Howie Roseman unwilling to associate with just 2 first-round selections – the Eagles secondary remains the component.
Although they did not procure Ramsey, they really do welcome rear corners Jalen Mills and Ronald Darby to practice after the two players have overlooked lots of time this year. However, are they good enough to earn a true difference?
During the 2017 Super Bowl-winning run of Philadelphia they exuded confidence and swagger on the way to a record and a shock win with copy Nick Foles in the helm.
Last season, Pederson admitted his team had got early in the year, however, they rallied to make the playoffs before missing out from the divisional round to the Saints and win a road playoff game.
Perhaps Pedersonswe will win statement is a telephone for his group to recover the exact same confidence that they showed in 2017 and at the end of last season. But his group must come through.
Saying you are going to do something and really implementing it are two entirely separate things, when a field goal attempt against the Vikings dropped flat in the teams comeback effort as Pederson was reminded a week.
They have to secure a win when the Eagles visit Dallas. Having a four-game stretch of games from Buffalo (4-1), Chicago (3-2), New England (6-0) and Seattle (5-1) on the horizon and a lot of NFC teams standing out , Sunday night might decide if Philly are on the way up or down.
Likewise, what can we create of Dallas and also their indistinguishable 3-3 record?
They followed a 3-0 beginning – if they were considered Super Bowl contenders – together with three losses. Granted, the first two were to teams from Green Bay and New Orleans, but they talented the Jets their first win weekly since Dallas couldnt secure a street comeback.
The team stats indicate they are competent – that they rank in the top 10 in points, points for yards against and total yards against – but something is lost. Is it?
Now each time that the Cowboys slump is come under fire by Jason Garrett. Last year was just the next time Dallas have left the playoffs beneath Garrett (with just two postseason wins in the years ), and whether they dont make this season, it may be his final.
Think about Dak Prescott, his or her sanity? In matches one-three, he finished 74.47 per cent of his passes, threw nine touchdowns into 2 selections and had a 128.0 passer rating. In the three because? 65.81 completion percent, two TDs, four interceptions and also a 82.7 passer rating. Is he to blame?
Running Ezekiel Elliott has been the player this crime has run , but he is on a career-low pace of 81.8 rushing yards per game this season. There is reason.
The Cowboys are 4-0 against the Eagles when Elliott plays, and 0-2 when he doesnt. The 2016 draftee has averaged 115.8 rushing yards per game in his profession vs the Eagles, the most by any player in the Super Bowl era.
Irrespective of whats occurred this year, Dallas will feel assured heading in. They won the matchups between the two teams last season (27-20 at Philadelphia and 29-23 after overtime in Dallas) in their way to the division title.
Can they deliver it, although they have the offense along with strong defensive playmakers which should make them NFC East favourites?
Three exceptionally significant offensive players are questionable for Dallas: tackles Tyron Smith and Wide receiver Amari Cooper along with Lael Collins.
Following having an 11-catch operation against the Packers in Week Five, Cooper managed just one reception and suffered a thigh bruise weekend. Hes doubtful for Sunday, and his absence would be enormous – final year in his house outing against the Eagles, he had 217 yards 10 catches and a hat-trick of both touchdowns including the game-winner.
After missing last weeks loss, Collins and Smith both returned to practice in a limited capacity on Thursday. Their yields will be enormous for obtaining the run game going and shielding Prescott.
If DeSean Jackson will go back to action after an abdomen injury which has kept him out since Week 2 philadelphia will receive a massive boost, but its not looking likely due to Thursdays accident report.
The Eagles will also be missing left tackle Jason Peters along with linebacker two important starters, Nigel Bradham. They continue to be long shots although Ronald Darby and Jalen Mills practiced .