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Experts Update Eagles vs. Cowboys Prediction Following Report that Jalen Hurts Ruled Out With a Concussion
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts has been ruled out with a concussion for Week 17 vs. the Cowboys and our data analysts have updated their predictions for Sunday's game.
When the Philadelphia Eagles the Dallas Cowboys in Week 17 of the NFL season at Lincoln Financial Field, they'll do so without their starting quarterback, Jalen Hurts, who has been ruled out with a concussion.
Hurts left Week 16's loss to the Commanders after being evaluated for a concussion and will now miss the team's next game.
Throughout the week, whether or not Hurts would clear the NFL's concussion protocol has been a key storyline and two days before the Eagles host the Cowboys, we have our answer.
Eagles backup QB Kenny Pickett will get the start in place of Hurts, with third-string QB Tanner McKee expected to be next in line. This update comes the day after Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb was ruled out for the rest of the season, so the odds and lines for this game have changed notably from their opening values.
In light of these updates, our data analysts have run 10,000 simulations of the Eagles-Cowboys matchup on Sunday afternoon, taking into account the latest roster developments. The results were compared to current NFL betting odds and the previous results to inform the data-driven Eagles-Cowboys betting guide below.
Eagles vs. Cowboys betting preview
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Game details
The key information you need before the Eagles vs. Cowboys NFL game.
- Teams: Cowboys vs. Eagles
- Date: Sunday, December 29, 2024
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Venue: Lincoln Financial Field
- Projected boxscore: Check our projected player stats for the Bears vs. 49ers
- NFL standings: Current NFL division standings
- NFL injuries: Check the latest updates to the official NFL injury report
Betting Odds
The latest and best odds for the NFC East battle between the Eagles and Cowboys:
- Spread: Eagles -7.5 (-110), Cowboys +7.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Eagles -345, Cowboys +300
- Total: Over/Under 38.5 (-110/-110)
The odds and lines presented in this article are the best available from selected sports betting sites at the time of publication and are subject to change.
New Predictions: Eagles vs. Cowboys
Using cutting-edge data analysis and in-house predictive models built by our data team, our experts have performed 10,000 simulations of Sunday's Eagles-Cowboys game.
According to our predictive analytics model, the Philadelphia Eagles are still predicted to win with Kenny Pickett under center, based on the model giving the Eagles a 78.2% chance of winning the game.
Furthermore, we predicts that the Cowboys (+7.5) have a 56% chance of covering the spread as a value bet, while the over/under total of 38.5 points has a 50/50 chance of staying under.
As always, these predictions and probabilities are accurate at the time of publication but are subject to change.
Score prediction for Eagles vs. Cowboys
Our projected final score for the Philadelphia vs. Dallas game on Sunday has the Eagles winning 23-16.
This expert prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations, offering a glimpse into the potential outcome.
NFL player props
NFL prop picks are an exciting way to wager on Sunday's game without necessarily betting on its outcome.
This article features the most likely first and anytime touchdown scorers for the Eagles and Cowboys, along with projected player stats.
Philadelphia Eagles
First touchdown scorer predictions
- Saquon Barkley: 16.5% probability
- A.J. Brown: 11.8% probability
- Devonta Smith: 9.9% probability
Anytime touchdown predictions
- Saquon Barkley: 55.5% probability
- A.J. Brown: 43.3% probability
- Devonta Smith: 37.7% probability
Projected box score for Eagles offense
- QB passing yards: Kenny Pickett, 212 yards
- WR Receiving yards: A.J. Brown, 65 yards
- WR Receiving yards: Devonta Smith, 59 yards
- TE Receiving yards: Grant Calcaterra, 30 yards
- RB Rushing yards: Saquon Barkley, 101 yards
Dallas Cowboys
While our predictions for the Cowboys are less affected by the absence of Hurts, these are some notable standout projections, particularly with Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb recently ruled out for the rest of the season:
First touchdown scorer predictions
- Rico Dowdle: 8.1% probability
- KaVontae Turpin: 6.8% probability
- Jake Ferguson: 5.6% probability
Anytime touchdown predictions
- Rico Dowdle: 32.9% probability
- KaVontae Turpin: 28.3% probability
- Jake Ferguson: 23.3% probability
Projected box score leaders
- QB passing yards: Cooper Rush, 193 yards
- Receiving yards: Jake Ferguson, 46 yards
- Rushing yards: Rico Dowdle, 68 yards
NFL Week 17: Eagles vs. Cowboys
Get ready for Sunday's game between the Eagles and Cowboys during Week 17 of the National Football League season at Lincoln Financial Field, which is scheduled to start at 1:00 p.m. EST. We emphasize that all of the NFL best bets and NFL predictions in this preview are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the Eagles vs. Cowboys game, and they are correct at the time of publishing to help you make better decisions when placing bets at online sportsbooks.
Please note that when engaging in online betting, it is important to exercise responsible gambling practices and consult trustworthy sources for accurate and up-to-date information.
Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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