Pros
- A running game script is indicated by the Eagles being a 3-point favorite in this week’s game.
- In this week’s contest, D’Andre Swift is projected by the projection model to find himself in the 90th percentile when it comes to running backs with 15.8 carries.
- D’Andre Swift has been much more involved in his offense’s ground game this season (48.3% Carry Share in games he has played) than he was last season (25.3%).
- The Philadelphia O-line ranks as the 4th-best in the NFL last year in run-blocking.
- D’Andre Swift has rushed for substantially more adjusted yards per game (71.0) this season than he did last season (38.0).
Cons
- The Eagles feature a new play-caller this year in offensive coordinator Brian Johnson, and the projections expect their pass/run mix to lean 1.0% more towards passing than it did last year (in a neutral context).
- At the moment, the 6th-slowest paced offense in football (in a neutral context) according to the model is the Eagles.
- The passing offenses of both teams (as it relates to both volume and effectiveness) ought to benefit from the calm weather conditions (4-mph wind) being forecasted in this game, while ground volume may decline.
- The Dallas Cowboys defensive ends grade out as the 2nd-best unit in football this year in regard to defending the run.
Projection
THE BLITZ
70
Rushing Yards