Eagles face Dallas with injuries still shaping Monday night
The Eagles get Dallas tonight at Lincoln Financial Field, and the key issue remains the same: can a short-handed offense score enough? ESPN has Philadelphia at 2-4 after last Sunday’s 25-14 loss to Carolina, while CBS News says the Eagles are trying to snap a four-game losing streak.
Injury picture stays central
The final injury report from Bleeding Green Nation says the Eagles ruled DeVonta Smith, Dontayvion Wicks, Nolan Smith and Michael Carter II out for Monday night. That keeps the roster conversation where it has been all week: Philadelphia is still trying to piece things together while missing important pieces.
NBC Sports Philadelphia reported Sunday that offensive coordinator Sean Mannion changed how the Eagles prepared this week. That matters because the Eagles do not have the luxury of just waiting for things to sort themselves out. They need cleaner operation and a better plan than what has shown up recently, especially with Dallas coming in.
Sources: NBC Sports Philadelphia, Bleeding Green Nation
Why this matchup matters
PennLive called it a must-win feel, and that tracks because the Eagles are dealing with pressure as much as the matchup itself. ESPN says Philadelphia is 2-4, and the last outing was the 25-14 loss to Carolina at Lincoln Financial Field.
Dover Post framed this as one of the NFL’s worst offenses facing one of the league’s worst defenses. That does not guarantee a fix for either side, but it does explain the setup. If the Eagles can’t get offense going here, the conversation around this team gets a lot louder heading into the week ahead.
Tonight’s game details
The Eagles and Cowboys kick off Monday night at 8:15 p.m. ET at Lincoln Financial Field, per ESPN and the game listings. Yahoo Sports and CBS both had viewing guides out this morning for fans looking to watch without cable.
For Philadelphia fans, the practical question is simple: can the Eagles use a home game against Dallas to steady things, or does the same short-handed offense continue to drag the night?
Sources: Yahoo Sports, Cbsnews
Further reading
- Eagles’ offense is done making excuses as Sean Mannion makes some major changes – NBC Sports Philadelphia (NBC Sports Philadelphia)
- Eagles-Cowboys Final Injury Report: DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks out (Bleeding Green Nation)
- 5 bold predictions for the Eagles’ MNF matchup vs. the Cowboys (Pennlive)
- Can Eagles injured offense beat Cowboys D? Our experts score predictions (Doverpost)
- How to watch Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys today for NFL Week 7 (Cbsnews)
- Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles: How to watch Monday Night Football tonight, start time and where to stream (Yahoo Sports)
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