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5 Bold Predictions For Eagles vs. Cowboys On Thanksgiving

5 Bold Predictions For Eagles vs. Cowboys On Thanksgiving

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The battle for the NFC East is on, and this Thanksgiving is the first of two meetings between the 8-3 Philadelphia Eagles and the 8-3 Dallas Cowboys that we’ll see in the next 18 days. Here are 5 bold predictions for the first of those two meetings.

5. Home Field Makes A Difference

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5. Home Field Makes A Difference

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Dallas has not enjoyed much of a home field advantage this season, posting a 3-3 record at Jerry Jones’ playground. The Eagles, however, are not a quality road team, so chalk up a home win for the Cowboys.

4. Mark Sanchez Will Be A Deciding Factor

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4. Mark Sanchez Will Be A Deciding Factor

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The yards will come in the Chip Kelly offense, and Sanchez is averaging just under 300 yards per game. The problem is protecting the football, as Sanchez has six interceptions and five fumbles (two lost) in just four games. Sanchez has also been sacked eight times, and Dallas can bring the pressure, so expect mistakes to cost the Eagles the game.

3. DeMarco Murray Runs Wild

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3. DeMarco Murray Runs Wild

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The Eagles average run defense (16th in the league) is no match for DeMarco Murray — the NFL’s leading rusher at 123.1 yards per game. Murray will be the X-factor on offense for the Cowboys, and may not stop until he’s well over 150 yards.

2. Eagles Poor Pass Defense No Match For Romo

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2. Eagles Poor Pass Defense No Match For Romo

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Tony Romo is having a solid year, and he’ll have a big day against an Eagles’ defense that gives up the third most yards in the NFL — only the lowly Chicago Bears and New York Jets allow more passing yards per game.

1. Dallas Takes Sole Possession Of First Place

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1. Dallas Takes Sole Possession Of First Place

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It may be short lived if the Eagles can return the favor in the rematch on December 14, but for now, the Cowboys jump into the driver’s seat of the NFC East with a 31-21 win.

Paul Kakert is an NFL and Chicago Bears writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter, Facebook or add him to your network on Google.

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