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Westbrook, Romo will be centers of attention

Matchup W-LPFPAHOMEROADDIVCONFDAL9-63563216-23-43-27-4PHI8-63722835-23-41-46-5· Complete StandingsIndividual LeadersDallas Passing CMP%YDSTDINTRomo62.032652613Johnso...52.642725Philadelphia Passing CMP%YDSTDINTMcNabb60.537412111Kolb50.014404Dallas Rushing CARYDSAVGTDBarber2358723.77Choice794165.32Philadelphia Rushing CARYDSAVGTDWestbr...2208864.09Buckha...663064.62Dallas Receiving RECYDSAVGTDOwens6394915.110Witten7490212.24Philadelphia Receiving RECYDSAVGTDJackso...6086614.42Basket...3344013.33Full Player Stats: Dallas | PhiladelphiaTEAM AVERAGES & NFL RANKSTEAM OFFENSETEAMPER GAME AVERAGETotal YardsDAL  348.0PHI  354.0Yards PassingDAL  238.5PHI  249.7Yards RushingDAL  109.1PHI  104.0TEAM DEFENSETEAMPER GAME AVERAGEYards AllowedDAL  293.7PHI  272.7Pass Yds AllowedDAL  189.1PHI  180.1Rush Yds AllowedDAL  104.6PHI  92.6HEAD TO HEAD MATCHUPS (SINCE 2001)Philadelphia leads 10-5Sep 15, 2008DAL 41, @PHI 37Dec 16, 2007DAL 6, @PHI 10Nov 4, 2007DAL 38, PHI 17Dec 25, 2006DAL 7, @PHI 23Oct 8, 2006DAL 24, PHI 38Nov 14, 2005DAL 21, PHI 20Oct 9, 2005DAL 33, @PHI 10Dec 19, 2004DAL 7, PHI 12Nov 15, 2004DAL 21, @PHI 49Dec 7, 2003DAL 10, PHI 36Oct 12, 2003DAL 23, @PHI 21Dec 21, 2002DAL 3, @PHI 27Sep 22, 2002DAL 13, PHI 44Nov 18, 2001DAL 3, @PHI 36Sep 30, 2001DAL 18, PHI 40Scouts Inc.: This is a classic NFC East matchup between two teams that know the other well, and both are still fighting to reach the playoffs. Dallas controls its own destiny, but Philadelphia needs help to play into January. The Cowboys know they have underachieved this season, but they also know they are a dangerous team if they get to the postseason. The Eagles have had an up-and-down season, but they could be an explosive playoff team. This is December football in the East. Both defenses will attack the quarterbacks with a variety of blitzes, and the outcome could come down to game management and turnovers. This will be fun to watch.

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This is a classic NFC East matchup between two teams that know the other well, and both are still fighting to reach the playoffs. Dallas controls its own destiny, but Philadelphia needs help to play into January. The Cowboys know they have underachieved this season, but they also know they are a dangerous team if they get to the postseason. The Eagles have had an up-and-down season, but they could be an explosive playoff team. This is December football in the East. Both defenses will attack the quarterbacks with a variety of blitzes, and the outcome could come down to game management and turnovers. This will be fun to watch.

FORECASTED WEATHERForecast for Sunday, December 28, 2008Lincoln Financial Field
Philadelphia, PA
Updated: 12/25/08 8:45 AM ETLo: 33°F
Hi: 59°F
Precip: 50%2008 TRENDS (Regular Season)The Cowboys are 7-8 ATS.The Cowboys are 3-4 ATS away.The Cowboys are 0-2 ATS as the underdog.The Cowboys are 0-2 ATS as an away underdog.The Eagles are 9-6 ATS.The Eagles are 5-2 ATS at home.The Eagles are 7-5 ATS as the favorite.The Eagles are 5-2 ATS as a home favorite.

In-Depth Cowboys/Eagles Trending Data

Head 2 Head (since 2001) SU5-10-0
2008: 1-0-010-5-0
2008: 0-1-0ATS3-4-0
2008: 0-1-04-3-0
2008: 1-0-0ATS @PHI2-1-01-2-0ATS: favored2-3-0
2008: 0-1-01-1-0
2008:      --ATS: underdog1-1-0
2008:      --3-2-0
2008: 1-0-0HEAD 2 HEAD RESULTS (SINCE 2001)DateScoreLineO/USep 15, 2008PHI 37, @DAL 41DAL, -6½46.0Dec 16, 2007PHI 10, @DAL 6DAL, -1049.0Nov 4, 2007DAL 38, @PHI 17DAL, -346.0Dec 25, 2006PHI 23, @DAL 7DAL, -746.5Oct 8, 2006DAL 24, @PHI 38PHI, NL44.0Nov 14, 2005DAL 21, @PHI 20PHI, -2½40.5Oct 9, 2005PHI 10, @DAL 33DAL, -343.5Dec 19, 2004DAL 7, @PHI 12PHI, NL0.0Nov 15, 2004PHI 49, @DAL 21PHI, NL0.0Dec 7, 2003DAL 10, @PHI 36PHI, NL0.0Oct 12, 2003PHI 21, @DAL 23PHI, NL0.0Dec 21, 2002PHI 27, @DAL 3PHI, NL0.0Sep 22, 2002DAL 13, @PHI 44PHI, NL0.0Nov 18, 2001PHI 36, @DAL 3PHI, NL0.0Sep 30, 2001DAL 18, @PHI 40PHI, NL0.0LAST 10 GAMESCowboysOppScoreLineO/UBALL 24-33 -5½39.0NYGW 20-8 -346.5@PITL 13-20 +438.0SEAW 34-9 -1246.5SFOW 35-22 -9½45.5@WASW 14-10 -243.0@NYGL 14-35 +8½42.5TAMW 13-9 -1½40.5@STLL 14-34 NL0.0@ARIL (OT) 24-30 -553.5EaglesOppScoreLineO/U@WASL 3-10 -5½37.5CLEW 30-10 -1640.0@NYGW 20-14 +6½40.5ARIW 48-20 -349.5@BALL 7-36 +239.0@CINT (OT) 13-13 -9½41.0NYGL 31-36 -342.5@SEAW 26-7 -743.5ATLW 27-14 -9½45.0@SFOW 40-26 -541.5Projected Top Offensive PerformersQBRBWR McNabbChoiceOwensC/ATT:21.0/37.0YDS:252.0TD:1.5CAR:14.0YDS:72.0TD:0.3REC:4.0YDS:61.0TD:0.5Can Tony Romo deliver in a big game in December? He only has a 78 passer rating in simulations because he is averaging nearly 1.5 turnovers per sim (interceptions + lost fumbles). If Romo has no more than 1 interception the Cowboys have a 56 percent chance of winning. However, if he has 2 or more interceptions like last week against Baltimore, the Cowboys have just a 30 percent chance of winning. Brian Westbrook does not look like he is at full strength. He only has a 31 percent chance of rushing for over 75 yards. If he does have at least 75 yards the Eagles chances increase to 73 percent. AccuScore has powered more than 10,000 simulations for every NFL game for ESPN.com, each simulated one play at a time and minimum of 10,000 times. For more, visit AccuScore.

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THIS WEEK'S LINE FAVORITESPREADUNDERDOGOVER/UNDERPhiladelphia1½Dallas42.5 · View expanded line informationTEAM AVERAGES & NFL RANKSTEAM OFFENSETMPER GAME AVERAGETotal YardsDAL  347.6PHI  353.7Yards PassingDAL  238.5PHI  249.7Yards RushingDAL  109.1PHI  104.0TEAM DEFENSETMPER GAME AVERAGEYards AllowedDAL  293.7PHI  272.7Pass Yds AllowedDAL  189.1PHI  180.1Rush Yds AllowedDAL  104.6PHI  92.6