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Eagles vs. Cowboys predictions: Rounding up the experts’ picks for Week 17

Opinions are leaning heavily towards the Eagles as they head into Sunday’s game as 7-point favorites.

Eagles quarterback Kenny Pickett hands-off the football to running back Saquon Barkley against the Washington Commanders on Dec. 22.
Eagles quarterback Kenny Pickett hands-off the football to running back Saquon Barkley against the Washington Commanders on Dec. 22.Read moreMonica Herndon / Staff Photographer

After the Washington Commanders defeated the Eagles last week — snapping a 10-game win streak — the Birds turn their attention to the Dallas Cowboys as they aim to clinch the NFC East with a win.

In their last meeting, the Eagles embarrassed the Cowboys in a 34-6 win at AT&T Stadium as part of a five-game losing streak for Dallas. Now, the Cowboys are coming off a 26-24 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that put a dent in Tampa’s postseason hopes, shifting the control in the NFC South race back to the Atlanta Falcons.

The Cowboys have another chance to play spoiler as they head to Lincoln Financial Field to compete against their division rivals, the Eagles. The Birds are currently 7-point favorites over the Cowboys, who have been eliminated from playoff contention. Will the Eagles clinch the NFC East? Or will the Cowboys play spoiler again? Here’s what experts in the local and national media are saying …

» READ MORE: Eagles vs. Cowboys predictions: Our writers make their picks for Week 17

Inquirer beat writers

We start with our own Eagles beat writers. Here’s an excerpt from Jeff Neiburg’s prediction …

It would be a bit crazy to expect the Eagles’ offense to run rampant and score a bunch of points Sunday. More likely, they will do their best to control the clock and field position and rely on their defense to keep Dallas at bay. The Eagles got a gift with CeeDee Lamb off the board. The Cowboys don’t have enough firepower to beat this defense badly. It won’t be pretty, but it’s hard to imagine the Eagles don’t find a way to win and clinch the NFC East.
Prediction: Eagles 18, Cowboys 10
Jeff Neiburg

To read more of Neiburg’s take, plus how our other beat writers are predicting this one, check out our full predictions here.

National media predictions

Now, here’s what those around the country think about the Eagles’ chances this week …

  1. ESPN: All 11 experts are picking the Birds.

  2. NFL.com: All five panelists for NFL.com picked the Eagles.

  3. Bleacher Report: Two of eight experts for Bleacher Report picked the Eagles.

  4. CBS Sports: Seven of eight panelists for CBS Sports are backing the Eagles.

  5. Pro Football Talk: Mike Florio and Chris Simms both picked the Eagles.

  6. Sports Illustrated: Four of six experts from Sports Illustrated picked the Birds.

  7. Sporting News: All five Sporting News experts picked the Eagles.

Local media predictions

Here’s what other media in Philadelphia think will happen on Sunday …

  1. Delaware Online: 10 of 12 panelists are backing the Eagles.

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The Eagles play in Week 17 against the Dallas Cowboys. Join Eagles beat reporters Olivia Reiner and EJ Smith as they dissect the hottest storylines surrounding the team on Gameday Central, live from Lincoln Financial Field.