After months of planning and anticipation, it’s game day for the Eagles and Cowboys, and we’re looking at who the NFL experts are picking
After months of planning and anticipation, it’s game day for the Eagles and Cowboys from Lincoln Financial Field on Thursday night on NBC. Philadelphia will raise its second Super Bowl banner and franchise history, and they’ll do it in front of their hated rival, the Dallas Cowboys.
Both teams have changed key positions, with Dallas trading Micah Parsons to the Packers last week in a blockbuster deal.
The experts have made their decisions, and the pundits are picking Green Bay by a wide margin.
Bleacher Report –Eagles
The experts at Bleacher Report are rolling with the Eagles.
All five experts are picking Philadelphia.
ESPN — Eagles
Every expert except Dan Graziano is picking Philadelphia to win.
Sam Farmer is rolling with Philadelphia.
Philadelphia’s strength along both lines of scrimmage should give the Eagles an edge, especially against a Cowboys defense missing Micah Parsons after the trade. Dallas should be able to move the ball some, but Philadelphia is sturdier in the trenches.
Pick: Eagles 27, Cowboys 20
Pete Prisco is picking Philadelphia
The Eagles are the defending champs, which is why they open at home here. They are again loaded and have the look of a team that can repeat. The Cowboys are coming off trading Micah Parsons last week, which could impact the team psyche, but I don’t think it will. Dak Prescott will keep Dallas in it, but the Eagles get to 1-0.
Pick: Eagles 27, Cowboys 24
Gerry Dulac is picking Philadelphia.
Dallas Cowboys (7-10) at Philadelphia Eagles (14-3), 8:20 p.m. – It’s going to be a tough task for anyone to stop the Eagles from repeating as Super Bowl champs. Most of their Pro Bowl roster remains intact, including Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley, A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith and most of the league’s best offensive line. Having Dak Prescott back will help the Cowboys, but not in this game. Not having Micah Parsons will not help the Cowboys, especially in this game.
Prediction: Eagles, 30-20
Jeff McLane is rolling with Philadelphia.
Week 1 games are often hard to pick. The Birds have a lot going for them on the night they will unveil their second Super Bowl championship banner. The Linc should be on full tilt for a matchup against a hated rival. But the Cowboys have a bit of mystery to them and that’s always a challenge. I wouldn’t be surprised to see an upset. But I can’t go there. In fact, I think the Eagles win comfortably.
The experts at the Dallas Morning News are picking the Eagles.
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