The stage is set for one of the most intense NFC East matchups of the season as the Philadelphia Eagles take on the Dallas Cowboys in Week 17. For the Eagles, this game is about more than just bragging rights—it’s about clinching the division title and keeping their hopes for the NFC’s top seed alive.
But don’t count out the Cowboys just yet. Despite being eliminated from playoff contention, Dallas comes into this game with nothing to lose—and that makes them dangerous. “They’ve got more to lose than we do,” Cowboys star Micah Parsons said this week, embracing the team’s spoiler role.
With no postseason pressure weighing them down, the Cowboys can afford to play loose, aggressive football, creating a volatile dynamic for the Eagles to contend with. Meanwhile, Philadelphia must balance the urgency of their postseason aspirations with the need to stay composed against a rival eager to derail their ambitions.
Will the Eagles rise to the occasion and solidify their standing as NFC East champions? Or will the Cowboys’ spoiler mentality shake up the playoff picture? All eyes will be on this high-stakes rivalry showdown to see who walks away with the upper hand.
