Must-win situation should push Cowboys by the Eagles
Todd Archer, ESPN Staff Writer
The term might not fit because mathematically it’s not true, but Sunday’s game is a must-win for the Dallas Cowboys.
Actually, it’s that for the 3-4 Eagles, too, but perhaps not as dramatically. Mired in a five-game losing streak, the Cowboys must win to maintain hope for when Tony Romo returns. In order to win, the defense will have to carry the day. In the first meeting with the Eagles, they limited the Eagles to 226 yards and just 17 yards on the ground. They intercepted Sam Bradford twice and recovered a fumble in the 20-10 win. It was their most dominant performance.
But the offense struggled even with Romo running the show that day. Last week the Cowboys finally created a turnover with a Greg Hardy interception. They will need more against the Eagles and the offense has to turn those into touchdowns. A fast start on both sides will do wonders for this team’s confidence. If the Cowboys don’t get this one, it might not matter when Romo returns.
Cowboys 23, Eagles 16