Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys: 10 Story lines to watch

ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 19: The Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on November 19, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 19: The Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on November 19, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /
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ARLINGTON, TX – SEPTEMBER 10: Sterling Shepard #87 of the New York Giants fumbles the ball against Sean Lee #50 of the Dallas Cowboys in the second quarter at AT&T Stadium on September 10, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX – SEPTEMBER 10: Sterling Shepard #87 of the New York Giants fumbles the ball against Sean Lee #50 of the Dallas Cowboys in the second quarter at AT&T Stadium on September 10, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /

8. Tyron Smith and Sean Lee WILL play in this one.

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It’s quite simple. Both are key to the Cowboys’ success. Both were noticeably absent in the first meeting between these two. Both will play in Week 17.

9. It’s more fun when the game matters, but no one’s complaining.

It’s been ‘Cowboys week’ for the last five days in Philly. The game is always important even though two of the last four meetings haven’t really mattered that much. The winner may not be able to claim any real bragging rights following this one, but it’s still the Cowboys. Eagles fans want a win.

10. Will Sidney Jones play?

For the first time all season, Eagles rookie cornerback Sidney Jones is active. The concern about whether or not he’s returned too early will soon be replaced by the satisfaction of finally seeing him on the field in an Eagles jersey.

What else needs to be said about that? The Eagles’ final game of the regular season goes down at 1:00 PM EST on New Year’s Eve. Plenty of eyes will be on this one.