**Official Cowboys AT Eagles thread**

[dingleberries 0]

Cowboys will take the banged up Eagles by 10. T.O will get 145 yards and 2 Td's this week

 

 

 

Eagle fans You will get what u fools deserve up there in cheesesteak country. A good O'l Texas butt whipping from yours truely Terrell Owens

 

 

 

[Californiaquake 0]

My prediction is Dallas 31 Philly 20 and the game won't be as close as the score would seem to indicate....

[Giants Fan 85]

3-3 TIE!

[cubbie5150 0]

I'm not a fan of either team. The way I see it:

 

Boys 31

Iggles 23

[floods 0]

This is going to be the best game of the year!

 

 

For me to poop on.

[Vince44 205]

TO will have a big game and the Boys will win this one.

[Turf CamelToe 1]

Not a fan of either

 

21 Birds

 

17 Boys

[garyn_76 0]

not a fan of either but reality is Phili. missing their secondary where Dal. will pass all over them.

This will be a shoot out and fun for FF owners

[Byars41 0]

hopefully the Eagles can get some of the injured guys back on the field. Obviously Westbrook but also Litto Sheppard and Rod Hood would be huge. If they can't go than Hanson will get abused by the Glenn/TO combo. Also, I have a bad feeling Stallworth will miss the game with his bad hammies. All that said, the Eagles can still win this game as long as they get pressure on Bledsoe. If he has time he'll pick apart the depleted secondary. But if the front 4 and blitzs can get to him the Birds will cruise.

[vlade117 0]

27 Birds

 

24 Cowboys

 

 

and 610WIP is reporting that Stallworth is not playing.

[texasmouth 1]

McNabb usually plays pretty well against Dallas and Dallas has no pass rush to speak of. I do like the Dallas secondary but unlike the past years when they had small fast linebackers, they are having some trouble covering the middle of the field. If Bledsoe gets some time back there he should be able to throw all over them. I think Julius may have a decent game as well. Dallas is pretty healthy across the board.

 

The Eagles secondary is pretty awful. I watched Alex Smith carve them up pretty well. They arent rushing the passer like they have been known for. I think a lot hinges on the health of Brian Westbrook. I have a sneeky feeling that he could have played last week if the Eagles really thought they needed him. Doesnt help that all of their WR are dinged up and I dont think LJ Smith is anywhere close to 100% either.

 

One thing about this game is it is at the Linc, it is a huge drama game, and McNabb plays out of his mind against the Cowboys every year.

 

Should be an interesting game though.

 

I say Dallas 24 Philly 20.

[D'ohmer Simpson 0]

I did hear that 610 say Stallworth won't be playing, kind of early to know, but what do I know. So he's out, Brown has a torn AC in his shoulder, Westy is iffy and the secondary, minus Sheppard and Hood is really hurting - I honestly don't give the Eagles much chance. If everyone was healthy I'd feel better about the game, and McNabb can single handedly beat most teams, but right now I see a Cowboys win.

[ArnieBragg 1]

I did hear that 610 say Stallworth won't be playing, kind of early to know, but what do I know. So he's out, Brown has a torn AC in his shoulder, Westy is iffy and the secondary, minus Sheppard and Hood is really hurting - I honestly don't give the Eagles much chance. If everyone was healthy I'd feel better about the game, and McNabb can single handedly beat most teams, but right now I see a Cowboys win.

 

Has the Brown injury been confirmed as a torn AC joint? I can't find anything more than a "sprained AC joint."

 

KFFL states he will practice today.?

[texasmouth 1]

Dont trust KFFL anyway. I wrote for that site......proves any asshat can write there.....

[Bert 1,128]

As a long time Cowboys fan I have learned that in these inner division rivilary games with the Eagles and the Redskins all the tangible things that people point to, injuries, pass rush, the o-line tend to go out the window. Logic says without Westy and Stallworth the eagles will have trouble scoring against Dallas. However, this is a huge, huge game for McNabb and Andy Reid. Inspite of what they say publicly they were embrassed by TO last year and will do everything they can to prove they are a good offense without TO and nothing would give them more pleasure than rubbing TO's nose in it Sunday. Further, defenses feed off emotion and the Eagles have all the emotion.

 

If the Cowboys can weather the emotional storm in the first quarter and keep the game close I think they will win because the injuries will prove to much to over come without the extra emotion. If the Eagles dominate on offense and defense in the first quarter the emotion will build and they will win.

 

Either way should be a hell of a good game.

[GhostofMeanMachine99 1]

As a long time Cowboys fan I have learned that in these inner division rivilary games with the Eagles and the Redskins all the tangible things that people point to, injuries, pass rush, the o-line tend to go out the window. Logic says without Westy and Stallworth the eagles will have trouble scoring against Dallas. However, this is a huge, huge game for McNabb and Andy Reid. Inspite of what they say publicly they were embrassed by TO last year and will do everything they can to prove they are a good offense without TO and nothing would give them more pleasure than rubbing TO's nose in it Sunday. Further, defenses feed off emotion and the Eagles have all the emotion.

 

If the Cowboys can weather the emotional storm in the first quarter and keep the game close I think they will win because the injuries will prove to much to over come without the extra emotion. If the Eagles dominate on offense and defense in the first quarter the emotion will build and they will win.

 

Either way should be a hell of a good game.

 

 

The Eagles had a depleted team last year when they played, and it took a miscommunicated McNabb to Brown pass for a Cowboys win.

 

Contrary to what fans think, TO is not an issue. He is an issue within the Dallas offense, and the Philly defense has to figure out a way to stop them.

 

IMO, Lito Sheppard starts on Sunday. They interviewed him right before the game on Monday, and from his own mouth, he said he won't return to the lineup unless he's 100%. He wasn't 100% on Monday, which is why he didn't play. However, he's been practicing so I think he plays. He plays at 100%, the Eagles are much better in the matchups, in which Sheppard will cover Glenn, Sheldon Brown on TO.

 

Eagles have no shot if Westbrook/Brown/Stallworth are all out. I don't care what team you are, you cannot win if your starting WRs and feature back are not playing.

 

Should be a great game. Could care less about TO, care alot more about this being a divisional home game.

[D'ohmer Simpson 0]

Eagles have no shot if Westbrook/Brown/Stallworth are all out. I don't care what team you are, you cannot win if your starting WRs and feature back are not playing.

It seems that, as of now, Brown & Stallworth are out, so despite what Bert says, injuries like this do matter and this doesn't bode well for the Eagles on offense. Plus, I hope Hood and Sheppard are ready, this will give me a little more confidence in the ability to cover the Dallas WRs.

[GhostofMeanMachine99 1]

The Eagles secondary is pretty awful. I watched Alex Smith carve them up pretty well. They arent rushing the passer like they have been known for. I think a lot hinges on the health of Brian Westbrook. I have a sneeky feeling that he could have played last week if the Eagles really thought they needed him. Doesnt help that all of their WR are dinged up and I dont think LJ Smith is anywhere close to 100% either.

 

Hey genius, the Eagles are 2nd in the NFL in sacks (one behind Baltimore).

 

Secondary's awful? The Eagles, at one point, had Joselio Hanson and Dexter Wynn at the corners with Quintin Mikell and Michael Lewis at safety, and they were in a prevent defense.

 

Believe the secondary's awful, dude. Believe that Sheppard/Brown/Dawkins/Lewis are bad.

 

BTW, do you know what happened to TO the last time he as a player played against the Eagles? Dawkins broke TO's collarbone.

 

http://www.nfl.com/teams/story/SF/6944079

[bkros42 0]

stallworth wont play

 

brown is about 60% to play

 

westbrook will most likely play unless something happens to his knee again in practice

 

 

should be a good game... if mcnabb plays like he did 2nd half of the packers game... eagles are golden

 

but if the eagles slack and fumble like in the first half of that game... dallas will throw up 14-21 points easy off the bat

 

my pred:

 

eagles 24-20

[Cruzer 1,995]

The Eagles had a depleted team last year when they played, and it took a miscommunicated McNabb to Brown pass for a Cowboys win.

and not just knocking on you, but it seems like the 'depleted team' card is always played when the igs lose - least in the past few years. we were depleted as well last year in key positions (henry and flozell to name 2). fact is, we walked into a very hostile environment, banged up, and squeezed out a win against a very dangerous team (that by all accounts was still miles ahead of us in talent) that's given us fits the past few years.

 

this year, it's similar yet different in many ways. yes the igs are banged up but mcnabb is healthy and when he's healthy, he can single handedly beat teams on his own. i do feel good about our defense (though), for the first time in many years i think we've got a full (healthy) unit that can match up to just about anything anybody has. also, for the first time, we seem to be able to pressure the qb. the flip side to this is, mcnabb is prolly the most dangerous scrambling qb in the league - he's beaten us time and time again on busted plays. our secondary is going to have play each play out, no give ups - or he'll kill us. also, i feel good about our line, especially if gurode can go. this unit has played well, not great, but well.

 

the things that worry me about philly is mcnabb (as mentioned), the pass rush, westbrook and the crowd. there is something about westy that we just can not figure out - he absolutely kills us on the short dump passes, always has. we will have to make a statement early - the energy from the crowd is going to be killer.

[GhostofMeanMachine99 1]

and not just knocking on you, but it seems like the 'depleted team' card is always played when the igs lose - least in the past few years. we were depleted as well last year in key positions (henry and flozell to name 2). fact is, we walked into a very hostile environment, banged up, and squeezed out a win against a very dangerous team (that by all accounts was still miles ahead of us in talent) that's given us fits the past few years.

 

this year, it's similar yet different in many ways. yes the igs are banged up but mcnabb is healthy and when he's healthy, he can single handedly beat teams on his own. i do feel good about our defense (though), for the first time in many years i think we've got a full (healthy) unit that can match up to just about anything anybody has. also, for the first time, we seem to be able to pressure the qb. the flip side to this is, mcnabb is prolly the most dangerous scrambling qb in the league - he's beaten us time and time again on busted plays. our secondary is going to have play each play out, no give ups - or he'll kill us. also, i feel good about our line, especially if gurode can go. this unit has played well, not great, but well.

 

the things that worry me about philly is mcnabb (as mentioned), the pass rush, westbrook and the crowd. there is something about westy that we just can not figure out - he absolutely kills us on the short dump passes, always has. we will have to make a statement early - the energy from the crowd is going to be killer.

 

Oh, it's not an excuse. With both teams healthy, the game's gonna be tight. However, ANY team in the league that has to start backups at WR and DB, when playing the Cowboys, is gonna get stomped.

 

I remember the beating the Eagles took last year in Big D. I'm well aware of what Bledsoe and Glenn are capable when the oline can pass protect.

 

From what I've heard, Westbrook and Brown will both be in the starting lineup on Sunday, and Lito and Sheldon will be 100% and ready to go as well. Hood should be there to play in the nickel package, and Stallworth prolly won't play.

 

All that being said, that's about as healthy as the Eagles can get at this point, so injuries WILL NOT be an excuse come Sunday.

 

All trash talking aside, football fans should really be hype about this game. I'm working on a ticket, which would be sweet.

 

And it will get ugly in Philly. Fans are already geared up for Sunday, including the 4:15 kickoff. FYI: worst time for a game to start in Philly. The fans will be beligerent drunks. It can't be helped.

[Cruzer 1,995]

guess i forgot to give my prediction:

 

as much as i like our team and as much as i like the direction we are heading, philly is still a beast. they've a healthy mcnabb and he's without question the best qb in the nfc - perhaps the entire nfl. when teams are this evenly matched (as i think they are) it's no flyer to give the edge to the home team. the igs will be jacked up and hungry to revenge the 05' sweep - i like them to win a close one.

 

dallas 20

 

philly 24

[GhostofMeanMachine99 1]

Man I really hate to do this, but my prediction is:

 

Dallas 24

Eagles 17

 

McNabb's been playing great this year, but up until now, he has not played very well against opposing 3-4 defenses.

 

One thing that McNabb would need to help him beat a 3-4 defense is speed on the outside. As it stands, Stallworth won't play, and that won't help his cause.

 

Dallas has alot of speed on the defensive side. Enough speed to help defend Westbrook.

 

TO won't be a factor, but Terry Glenn will.

 

Things could change, but this is how I see it.

[Cruzer 1,995]

meant to mention this y-day after seeing a mnf pre-game segment: big props to andy reid and the iggles players. making that kid who had cystic fibrosis 'coach for a day' was totally first class. i was very impressed with the organization for that.

[IN$TANT REPAY 11]

I did hear that 610 say Stallworth won't be playing, kind of early to know, but what do I know. So he's out, Brown has a torn AC in his shoulder, Westy is iffy and the secondary, minus Sheppard and Hood is really hurting - I honestly don't give the Eagles much chance. If everyone was healthy I'd feel better about the game, and McNabb can single handedly beat most teams, but right now I see a Cowboys win.

 

 

a face in an iggle fan's post.....picture that....

[D'ohmer Simpson 0]

and not just knocking on you, but it seems like the 'depleted team' card is always played when the igs lose - least in the past few years.

Because it's the truth. You can't lose a McNabb, Westbrook or Owens and expect to be on par with most other teams week in and week out. Sure, you can lose one of them and be okay, but you're at a big disadvantage already, especially against a division rival in which the games are always played tough. We didn't have Owens and McNabb left the game in this one. With McNabb in we might have been able to at least get back down the field closer for the FG try.

 

mcnabb is healthy and when he's healthy, he can single handedly beat teams on his own.

He can beat some teams, but not pretty good teams like the Cowboys. He'll need help and players to be 100%. Now if what that other thread is saying is true (Westy's knee needs to be drained?) he might not be at 100%. In any case, I would fell much better about the game if he had all this weapons available to him and they were all 100%, but that is life.

 

a face in an iggle fan's post.....picture that....

I'm honest. Would you expect a happy face about a potential Eagles loss

[IN$TANT REPAY 11]

I'm honest. Would you expect a happy face about a potential Eagles loss

 

 

no wait...you all are playing against the almighty team that is known as the NFC's Last Dynasty:

 

-8 Super Bowl appearances*

-5 Super Bowl victories*

-Back to back Super Bowl victories (Super Bowl XXVII & XXVIII)*

-9 Consecutive seasons with playoff appearances*

-27 Playoff appearances*

-The first team in NFL history to win three Super Bowls in four seasons*

-8 NFC Crowns

-19 Division Titles

-4 Straight NFC East Division Titles (76-79)

-5 Straight NFC East Division Titles (92-96)

-24 Seasons with at least 10 wins*

-Played in front of the largest crowd to ever witness an NFL game (112,376)*

-160 Consecutive home and away game sellout streak*

-Sent 11 players to the pro bowl (1993 & 1994)*

-Most Pro Bowl players in a 4 year period (41) from 93-96*

-13 NFC Championship Game appearances*

-The only team in NFL history to advance to at least two championship games in every decade of the team's existence*

 

* = National Football League Records (there may be one more)

 

 

I WOULD NOT HAVE A SMILE IN MY POST IF I WERE YOU EITHER...

 

maybe this feller can suit up for you this week ---->

 

and yourself.....

[D'ohmer Simpson 0]

no wait...you all are playing against the almighty team that is known as the NFC's Last Dynasty:

 

-8 Super Bowl appearances*

-5 Super Bowl victories*

-Back to back Super Bowl victories (Super Bowl XXVII & XXVIII)*

-9 Consecutive seasons with playoff appearances*

-27 Playoff appearances*

-The first team in NFL history to win three Super Bowls in four seasons*

-8 NFC Crowns

-19 Division Titles

-4 Straight NFC East Division Titles (76-79)

-5 Straight NFC East Division Titles (92-96)

-24 Seasons with at least 10 wins*

-Played in front of the largest crowd to ever witness an NFL game (112,376)*

-160 Consecutive home and away game sellout streak*

-Sent 11 players to the pro bowl (1993 & 1994)*

-Most Pro Bowl players in a 4 year period (41) from 93-96*

-13 NFC Championship Game appearances*

-The only team in NFL history to advance to at least two championship games in every decade of the team's existence*

 

* = National Football League Records (there may be one more)

I WOULD NOT HAVE A SMILE IN MY POST IF I WERE YOU EITHER...

 

maybe this feller can suit up for you this week ---->

 

and yourself.....

Wow, couldn't handle some honest discussion could you? Pretty sad. No wonder Cowboy fans have such a bad rap and everybody hates you guys. You really make it hard on good Cowboy fans like Cruzer and texasmouth to maintain and uphold some dignity and respect when they discuss issues that are relevant.

 

Actually there have been many smiles in my threads, I'm pleased that the Eagles have dominated their competition as of late.

 

Just worried about this game coming up. We'll see.

[Cruzer 1,995]

Because it's the truth. You can't lose a McNabb, Westbrook or Owens and expect to be on par with most other teams week in and week out. Sure, you can lose one of them and be okay, but you're at a big disadvantage already, especially against a division rival in which the games are always played tough. We didn't have Owens and McNabb left the game in this one. With McNabb in we might have been able to at least get back down the field closer for the FG try.

that's a load of crap. mcnabb, albeit hurt, played most of the game. in fact, he threw it more than bledsoe did (34 times). and i thought it was you who said the igs made it to the SB in spite of owens, not bcoz. if that's the case, can't use his absence as a reason for defeat.

 

the simple fact of the matter is that all teams suffer injuries during the season. like mentioned earlier, we had no henry for the entire game - mcnabb should have been able to expose the junk corner we had out there. and even when healthy, sometimes teams lose.

[D'ohmer Simpson 0]

that's a load of crap. mcnabb, albeit hurt, played most of the game. in fact, he threw it more than bledsoe did (34 times). and i thought it was you who said the igs made it to the SB in spite of owens, not bcoz. if that's the case, can't use his absence as a reason for defeat.

No, not really. At least you agree that McNabb was injured from game 1 and playing hurt. And yes, the Eagles did make it to the SB despite Owens, but I'm not blaming all thier loses previously because they didn't have him.... I guess the point wasn't clear that at this game the Eagles were already in a freefall, not only because of McNabb's injury but because of all the other problems the team was dealing with. The whole season was a complete fock up so you can't really judge or take anything from that.

 

But back to the whole point, at least lately the Eagles woes can be tied to missing some of their most potent offense weapons. You take away a player the caliber of a McNabb and/or a Westbrook on any team and they'll suffer. So our #1 and #2 WR's are hurt, our #1 RB is iffy and not likely to be near 100% (although I hope he is) and with Sheppard and Hood possibly out, I don't like our chances.

 

If everyone was healthy I'd like them more, but that's life.

[IN$TANT REPAY 11]

that's a load of crap. mcnabb, albeit hurt, played most of the game. in fact, he threw it more than bledsoe did (34 times). and i thought it was you who said the igs made it to the SB in spite of owens, not bcoz. if that's the case, can't use his absence as a reason for defeat.

 

the simple fact of the matter is that all teams suffer injuries during the season. like mentioned earlier, we had no henry for the entire game - mcnabb should have been able to expose the junk corner we had out there. and even when healthy, sometimes teams lose.

 

 

good words...from a "good cowboys fan"....

 

[9-Route 0]

most here know im obviously one of the 3 TO fans left on the planet, so ill try to keep my predictions within the realm of reality. essentially, if the philly secondary is beatup with bumpkins starting, this will end badly for them---dallas air game will dominate. the dallas defense is several notches above what the eagles have faced thus far, so i dont see a lot of big gainers, but mostly west coast dink-dunk getting tackled quickly.

 

[i recall a game last yr(?) when boys kept burning them deep and glenn/bledsoe went off]

 

mcnabb 255 1/3

westbrook 60/60/ 1

??? 70

??? 60

lj smith 60

 

 

bledsoe 295 4/1

jjones 75

barber 45/1

TO 155/2

glenn 110/2

 

dallas 38

philly 17

[GlassCityBirdFan 0]

3 picks when hes only thrown 1 all season...............

 

 

 

we'll see.

[First and Long 0]

A good O'l Texas butt whipping from yours truely Terrell Owens

 

Are you claiming to be TO?

[cowboyz 2]

I can't wait to see what TO has planned

 

also haven't seen too much media hype, i guess it's because of baseball and the game not being on espn

[Ras66not99 0]

I'm a nuetral fan and I see this game being a war no matter who's healthy or not....

 

I was at the Linc on Monday night with my buddy and the crowd was rockin.... McNabb will do all he can to help the Iggles win this game and it should no doubt be a good one.... As for T.O. I love the guy, and always will, but I don't see him being a huge factor in this game (at least statistically) You can just tell he wasn't the same T.O. last week against the Titans... His hand is just as important as his legs.... he uses the stiff arm like no WR ever has in the NFL and it's a HUGE part of why he's such a dominant WR after the catch.... I predict 20 - 17 Philly and I say Owens finishes with about 4 catches for 50 yards.... nothing great, but the game will be .... Good luck to both sides....

[JoeRedneck 3]

My question is how many bottles of pills will be thrown on the Dallas sideline during the game?

 

Also i'm hoping to see a Philly fan dressed as a white pill holding a sign saying T.O.SWALLOWS.

 

Philly 27

Dallas 17

[Walter34 3]

Man I really hate to do this, but my prediction is:

 

Dallas 24

Eagles 17

 

 

guess i forgot to give my prediction:

 

 

dallas 20

 

philly 24

 

LOL - good for you guys - its easy to always predict your team to win.

 

Should be a great game for the rest of us as well.

 

My guess is Big D 27-17. A more balanced team overall imo.

[Mad Matt 0]

Cowboys 17

 

Eagles 24

 

I'll excited for the late-hits.

 

I think Buckhalter can play. Why not a fantasy sleeper? He's healthy right?

 

Owens knows the spotlight is on him. I think he'll crumble mentally on the road in Philly.

 

The Tuna vs. Andy Reid is a great story as well. One coach had TO and one coach has him now.

[GhostofMeanMachine99 1]

Why does everyone think that The Thunderdome Priciple will take place at the Linc this Sunday?

 

No one's late hitting anyone. The Eagles could be 4-0 had there not been the late hit called before the game tying field goal was kicked against the Giants. Penalties have killed the Eagles this year.

 

Pill bottles thrown at the sidelines? C'mon. This is not your dad's Eagle fans, people. People who sit in the lower bowl are not as crazy as those bastards in the upper level. The Eagles always, ALWAYS, beef up security and police presence for home games against the Cowboys.

 

Man, this is focking football. X's and O's. It's not about TO dancing in the endzone, it's not about vendetta's. It's about first place in the division, the Eagles defending their turf, and more importantly, ending this inter-divisional losing streak.