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Philadelphia Eagles versus Dallas Cowboys: 10 Story lines to watch

By Geoffrey Knox

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 01: Head coach Jason Garrett of the Dallas Cowboys, left, shakes hands with head coach Doug Pederson of the Philadelphia Eagles after a game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 1, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles defeated the Cowboys 27-13. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 01: Head coach Jason Garrett of the Dallas Cowboys, left, shakes hands with head coach Doug Pederson of the Philadelphia Eagles after a game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 1, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles defeated the Cowboys 27-13. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) /
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GLENDALE, AZ – SEPTEMBER 25: Free safety Byron Jones #31 of the Dallas Cowboys reacts with safety Xavier Woods #25 of the Dallas Cowboys after breaking up a fourth down pass during the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on September 25, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ – SEPTEMBER 25: Free safety Byron Jones #31 of the Dallas Cowboys reacts with safety Xavier Woods #25 of the Dallas Cowboys after breaking up a fourth down pass during the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on September 25, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

1. Will the Eagles receiving corps be able to take advantage of a young Cowboys secondary?

Cornerback Orlando Scandrick is a ten-year veteran. Strong safety Jeff Heath has five years of experience, but he’s questionable for this one with a concussion. The rest of the Cowboys secondary is littered with guys who haven’t been around the league for too long. Jourdan Lewis, Chidobe Awuzie and Xavier Woods are all rookies who figure to be called upon a lot in this game.

Stopping all of the Eagles weapons may be too tall of an order for some guys who are talented but need more in-game experience.

2. Can the Dallas defense hold up against the Eagles offense without Sean Lee?

Most believe the answer to that question is no. Sean Lee is the Cowboys leader and he relays the plays to his team on defense. Losing him for this one can’t be understated.

3. Jason Witten isn’t going to be a problem, is he?

The Eagles had the Cowboys beaten a season ago when these two met in Arlington, and Philly gave one away. The game concluded in overtime with a touchdown pass to Jason Witten. That’s probably the only way an implosion could have ended. It’s always Witten. Eagles fans are probably sick of this guy, but fear not. This may be the game where Jim Schwartz‘s guys have some answers.

At least, every Eagles fan hopes so, anyway.

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