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Philadelphia Eagles Vs. Dallas Cowboys Picks & Betting Predictions: Week 16 NCF East Battle Has Big Playoff Implications
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The Philadelphia Eagles might need the league’s finest report, however sportsbooks are giving the Dallas Cowboys a 4-point benefit when the pair meet for an NFC East Christmas Eve showdown.
The division rivals meet at Arlington’s AT&T Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for five:25 p.m. ET.
A win would see Philly formally clinch the highest spot within the NFC East, and whereas the Cowboys technically nonetheless have an opportunity to clinch the divisional crown, it will require them to win out the rest of the season (Philadelphia, at Tennessee, at Washington) with the Eagles shedding out (at Dallas, New Orleans, New York Giants).
Whereas we will run by numerous eventualities, the Cowboys nonetheless have a transparent path to the postseason, with an NFC Wild Card spot all however tied up at this level.
Saturday morning’s line gives Dallas at -4, however opening NFL odds had them at a a lot tighter -2 when it first hit the board. The quantity noticed a serious swing as soon as it turned clear that Philly QB Jalen Hurts can be sidelined, leaping as excessive as -5.5 at some retailers earlier than falling again to its present providing.
This information additionally had its influence on the sport’s betting whole, with the opening line of fifty.5 plunging to 46.5 on the time of writing. These groups have confirmed to mild up the scoreboard when wanted, however the present line is far more on track with the 42-points the dup delivered of their 26-17 battle in October.
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This matchup appears to be like to supply a traditional instance of misdirection, the place informal bettors are being suckered in by a public workforce trying to enhance their playoff positioning towards a backup quarterback.
The argument sounds legitimate, however it negates highlighting a number of the key absences on the Dallas defensive aspect of the ball.
Dallas can be with out their main tackler, linebacker Leighton Vander Esch. Fellow linebacker Micah Parsons had missed apply earlier within the week resulting from sickness, however the workforce signifies he’ll swimsuit up for motion as we speak.
The defensive position may even really feel the absence of Demarcus Lawrence, who continues to be listed as questionable with an damage.
This forces us to take a better take a look at Hurts’ substitute, Gardner Minshew. Whereas the previous Jaguar is second on the depth chart, he’s skilled sufficient to handle the clock and permit his workforce to run their strategy to a victory towards a restricted Cowboy protection.
Philly backs Miles Sanders and Kenneth Gainwell will see their numbers referred to as repeatedly all through the day, and I totally count on what had the potential to be a high-action spectacle to show right into a extra drawn-out battle.
The drop within the whole displays this sentiment, and the road has adjusted accordingly to the purpose the place any worth on the ‘beneath’ might need already been erased.
That being stated, the unfold has overreacted to the Hurts information in a method that opens the door for these keen to take an opportunity with the Eagles. Philly’s protection has the flexibility to sluggish and restrict Dallas’ assault, all whereas serving up a sluggish calculated offense of their very own. I just like the Eagles to maintain it inside 3 and even win on this scenario, as Minshew proves he can carry this workforce to the highest seed within the convention in Hurts’ absence.
Wager Philadelphia +4.5
WEST DALLAS – Loved ones of a 17-year-old girl killed in a shooting over the weekend held a balloon release in her honor.
The high school senior’s family says she was with a group of friends in West Dallas when some sort of fight happened, leading to gunfire.
The teen’s family says she was struck by a stray bullet.
Dallas police didn’t provide any details.
West Dallas shooting
What we know:
At the Trinity Overlook in West Dallas, there’s a growing memorial for 17-year-old Angela Nino-Herrera, a Dallas ISD senior who was killed in a shooting over the weekend.
Nino-Herrera’s family confirmed to Fox 4 the Hillcrest High School senior was shot and killed early Sunday morning.
Dallas Police showed up at a mother’s door on Sunday after her daughter didn’t come home. Officers responded to a parking lot near Commerce Street and Beckley just after 4 am.
The witness, 19-year-old Rena Garcia, didn’t know Nino-Herrera personally but tells Fox 4 nearly 50 people gathered at the Trinity Outlook the morning of the shooting.
Garcia says she noticed a fight taking place feet away, just before the shooting began.
“They started shooting. They drove down the street and just kept shooting out of the door, out of the window of the car,” said Garcia. “It was multiple guns. Multiple people just shooting. Just anyone and everything they could see. It was terrible.”
One of the bullets hit Nino-Herrera, who later died at the hospital.
On Wednesday, family and friends had a balloon release in the teenager’s honor.
What they’re saying:
Nino-Herrera’s older sister, Aileen Marie Nino, pleads for the violence to stop.
“It was people being stupid, with guns…” said Marie Nino. “It wasn’t right. That is the least my sister deserves,”
“She had plans. She had hopes. She had dreams,” said the victim’s mother, Marcela Nino.
What’s next:
That witness told police the suspect vehicle was a black Dodge Charger.
Dallas police did not provide clear answers to FOX 4’s questions about potential suspect information or the circumstances that led to the shooting, only saying the investigation is “ongoing.”
The Source: Information in this article is from the Dallas Police Department.
The Dallas Cowboys are ramping up their efforts to get familiar with some of the top prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft class. This week, head coach Brian Schottenheimer made the trip to Columbus to check out the high-profile Ohio State Buckeyes Pro Day.
Also in attendance was Cowboys defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus.
The Cowboys have several needs where the Buckeyes star players would fill out the roster, notably at running back, wide receiver, and along the defensive line.
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Standout Ohio State prospects who have been linked to Dallas in mock drafts over the past few weeks are wide receiver Emeka Egbuka, running backs TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins, and defensive end Jack Sawyer.
With Dallas’ need for a backup quarterback, Will Howard is also an intriguing prospect.
Cowboys DC Matt Eberflus is also in attendance
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Dallas holds the No. 12 overall pick in the fhe draft which gives them some flexibility. The previously mentioned players are all expected to be available when the Cowboys are on the clock, but they could also trade back to pick up additional draft capital while targeting one of the players on Day 2.
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It’s going to be interesting to see how it all plays out, but the Cowboys certainly have a close eye on Ohio State.
The 2025 NFL Draft will be held in Green Bay, Wisconsin, with the first round on Thursday, April 24. Rounds 2 and 3 will be held on Friday, April 25, while the final rounds will play out on Saturday, April 26.
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Karl-Anthony Towns had 26 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists for his first triple-double in more than three years, helping the New York Knicks defeat the Dallas Mavericks 128-113 on Tuesday night.
OG Anunoby had 35 points, and Josh Hart added 16 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists for his ninth triple-double of the season. New York (45-26) shot 59.6% and won its second straight.
Naji Marshall had a career-high 38 points, and Brandon Williams chipped in 22 points. The Mavericks (35-38) fell for the 10th time in 13 games.
Takeaways
Dallas: A night after shooting 56.3% from the field in their win Monday in Brooklyn, the Mavericks again started hot by making 28 of 43 field goals in the first half. But Dallas was worn down by New York’s depth, getting outscored 60-45 in the second half.
New York: With Mavericks center Anthony Davis (adductor strain) out, Towns went to work, scoring 24 first-half points. The center, who is third in the NBA in double-doubles, posted his first triple-double since Jan. 30, 2022, and helped New York record 40 assists on 59 field goals.
Key moment
Marshall made 13 of 15 first-half field goals and helped Dallas shoot 65.1% and remain even at 68 at halftime.
But the Knicks turned up the defensive intensity in the third quarter, opening with a 7-0 run. The Mavericks made just 4 of 18 field goals, and New York outscored Dallas 30-16 in the third.
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