Were heading to Dallas, and our guys are gonna be ready to play. And were gont win this football game, and when we do, we are in first place in the NFC East. As he looked to his groups crucial NFL battle on Sunday Night Football those were the words of Eagles head coach Doug Pederson on Monday into 94WIP radio, as a Philadelphia channel. Pederson predicted it assurance, rather than aguarantee of a win, but it comes out of a trainer who needs a victory - from a group that must get their season on track Sunday. The Eagles are difficult to figure out in 2019. Their 3-3 report tells us theyre amiddle-of-the street team, but a 34-27 win against the Packers in Green Bay in Week Four (Green Bays only loss this year ) showed us exactly what they are able to as Carson Wentz had a supreme performance and the group as a whole awakened. Theyve watched the ninth-most points (26.8 per match ) and at least 20 every single match, but their defense was a clear issue. The passing D is that the leagues fourth-worst (letting 280 yards per game) and they have given up at least 24 points to each competitor away from the lowly Jets. After missing out on acquiring Jalen Ramsey from the Jaguars - with general director Howie Roseman reluctant to part with just two first-round picks - that the Eagles secondary remains the portion. Though Ramsey wasnt secured by them, they really do rear corners Jalen Mills and Ronald Darby. But are they good enough to make a true difference? Throughout the 2017 Super Bowl-winning rush of Philadelphia they exuded confidence and swagger into a 13-3 regular-season document on how along with also a shock win with Nick Foles at the helm. Last season, Pederson admitted that his team had got early in the year, however, they rallied to make the playoffs and win a road playoff game before missing out to the Saints in the round. Perhaps Pedersonswe are going to win announcement is a call for his team to regain the exact same confidence they showed in 2017 and in the end of last season. But his group has to come through. Saying you are going to do something and really executing it are two completely different things, when a field goal attempt against the Vikings fell flat in the teams comeback 40, as Pederson was reminded. They need to secure a win If the Eagles head to Dallas. Having a four-game stretch of games from Buffalo (4-1), Chicago (3-2), New England (6-0) and Seattle (5-1) around the horizon and a host of NFC teams standing outside , Sunday night can determine if Philly are on the path down or up. Similarly, what do we make of Dallas and also their record? They followed a 3-0 beginning - when they were believed ancient Super Bowl contenders - together with three losses. The first two would be to teams from New Orleans and Green Bay, but they gifted the Jets their first win weekly as Dallas could not secure a road comeback, dropping 24-22. The group stats suggest they are competent - that they rank at the top 10 in yards against, points for , complete yards for and points against - but something is lost. Is it training? Now each time that the Cowboys slump is come under fire by Jason Garrett. Last season was the third time Dallas have left the playoffs under Garrett (with only two postseason wins at the decade), and if they dont make this year, it might be his last. Think about their quarterback? In matches one-three, he completed 74.47 per cent of his passes, threw nine touchdowns into two selections and had a 128.0 passer rating. From the three since? 65.81 completion percent, two TDs, four interceptions and also a 82.7 passer rating. Is he to blame? Running back Ezekiel Elliott has historically been the player this crime has run through, but he is still about a career-low speed of 81.8 rushing yards per game this year. There is reason. The Cowboys are 4-0 against the Eagles when Elliott plays, and 0-2 when he does not. 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. Regardless of whats happened this season, Dallas will feel confident heading in. They won the matchups between the two teams last season (27-20 in Philadelphia and also 29-23 later overtime in Dallas) on their way to the division name. They have the offense together with powerful defensive playmakers which should create them NFC East favourites, but do they deliver it? Three offensive players are suspicious for Dallas: Wide receiver Amari Cooper and tackles Tyron Smith along with Lael Collins. Cooper managed just one reception for three yards and suffered a thigh bruise weekend. Hes doubtful for Sunday, and his absence will be huge - final year in his home he had 10 catches, 217 yards and a hat-trick of both touchdowns including the game-winner. However, after missing last weeks reduction, Smith and Collins both returned to practice at a limited capacity on Thursday. Their returns will be huge for protecting Prescott and receiving the run game. If DeSean Jackson can go back following an abdomen injury that has kept him out since Week 2 philadelphia will receive a boost, but its not looking likely due to Thursdays injury report. The Eagles will likely be overlooking left tackle linebacker and Jason Peters two important starters, Nigel Bradham. Although Jalen Mills and Ronald Darby practiced they continue to be long shots. Read more here: http://tiwrar.ma/blog/page/3/