Wentz or Dak in Dallas?

            Alright Eagles fans. Here it is. The game we have all been waiting for since “Carson Wentz” was called in the draft. The main goal of drafting a franchise quarterback is to trounce on anyone in the same division. However, Dallas lucked out with their 4th round pick Dak Prescott who took the league by storm right alongside Wentz. Possibly the biggest toss up for rookie of the year, may be decided in this game on Sunday.

            The reality is our offense needs the most work, and the constant rumors of trading for an elite WR that swirled around ESPN this week didn’t help. Doug Pederson managed to dismiss the rumors and said in an interview that he is happy with his receiving core...What? I’d say at least 5 drops a game is definitely a reason to be at least a little frustrated, but that’s none of my business. The real show is going to have to be our passing game. The Cowboys pass rush is just horrendous, totaling under 8 sacks on the season in almost 8 games. The running game is also due for a day, and if it’s going to be against any team? It should be Dallas when Matthews explodes for 150 yards and 2 touchdowns. As long as we keep Shawn Lee at bay, the running game should be fine. Their defense overall is pretty sub-par in comparison to our ideal offensive scheme. If we  can get week one Wentz back, than this game will result in a very hushed crowd and a humbled Dallas team.

            The Eagles defense will be the deciding factor. Dez is back, Dak is smart, and Ezekiel is just a beast. Then again with our safeties in the back, Jenkins in the slot on Beasley, and our defensive line, we will put up a fight without a doubt. We need to get to Dak as fast as possible which will be a challenge against the Cowboys o-line which is the best in the NFL. Containing Ezekiel will also be a difficult task with our lack-luster linebackers. I’m not nearly as worried about the passing game. The Eagles have stopped top tier quarterbacks with relative ease ranking 5th for receiving yards given up. The biggest problem without a doubt will be making sure Ezekiel Elliot, the best running back in the NFL right now, doesn’t steamroll the Jim Shwartz squad. The last thing Philadelphia needs right now is another disappointing loss to Dallas to start off the rivalry. Last year they managed to win against us in the most embarrassing show of football of the entire 2015 season. Even with Romo out, MATT CASSEL managed to lead Dallas to victory...Now it’s up to the Eagles defense to make sure that does not happen again.

            Unfortunately the majority of the NFL experts are against us. Mostly because the Cowboys are on a roll with a 5 game win streak, however I’m predicting exactly what happened to Philly in week 5. Dallas lost momentum coming off of the bye week, and as a result will lose to the Eagles whom are coming off of a nice win against the previously undefeated Vikings. Pederson will have his hands full this Sunday...of champagne in the locker room!