Cowboys must work harder to stand a chance against the Eagles this Sunday. Posted by DieHardFans | at 10:27 PM

Think back to December 28th, 2008. This was the last time these two teams met at Lincoln Field. There isn’t a Cowboys fan on the planet that isn’t aware of the outcome of that game. The Dallas Cowboys were a no show and the Eagles buried them 44-6. Fast forward 2 years to this week. The Cowboys are playing for two things, first in the NFC East, and maybe even more importantly, revenge!

So the hype has already begun and you could cut the tension surround this game with a knife. Both sides are chomping at the bit!

OFFENSE: The Cowboys haven’t scored all season on their first drive whereas the Eagles have been outstanding in the first quarter in nearly all of their games this season. This coupled with their quick strike capability, may well mean that the Cowboys are in for a rough ride on Sunday. The Eagles like to blitz and will do so often; an effective running attack can keep the blitz at bay. They have one of the top pass defenses in the league, and are third for most interceptions with 14. They will however, need to continue the hard work!

DEFENSE: The Cowboys are without a doubt, going to need to be more systematic in this department. The Philadelphia Eagles are 13th passing and 14th on the run. This is a team that likes to pass and run the ball, and they do it well.

It’s always sound logic to stop the run first. Forcing the Eagles to pass puts the game in McNabb’s hands, and that can be just as effective. The Cowboys are 13th in the league at stopping the run, and this is where the Cowboys front line will need to earn their money this week. Once the run game is put to a stop the task will not become easier as the Eagles have a great receiver’s who can catch balls, break tackles, mind you that they can even use Vick as an option in Wildcat formation.

SPECIAL TEAMS: Well, what can we say? The Cowboys Special Teams unit just needs to keep doing what it does best. If Patrick Crayton can run another one back for a Touchdown great, but those kinds of things don’t happen in every game.

If the Cowboys can put their previous losses behind them they may well stand a chance. The Eagles however, have gained a great deal of momentums so let’s watch this space!