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The Philadelphia Eagles (6-2) are riding high on a four-game winning streak, with quarterback Jalen Hurts performing at his peak and running back Saquon Barkley having the best season of his career. The Eagles are locked in a tough battle for the NFC East division lead, competing closely with Washington.

Meanwhile, the Dallas Cowboys are struggling to stay in the playoff hunt, facing long odds in a division that hasn’t seen a repeat champion in 20 years. Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, who sprained his shoulder in the game against Atlanta but is expected to play, shared his perspective on the team’s mindset: “We still have to have that fighter’s mentality. I’m a firm believer. Obviously, you’re going to get hit in the mouth at some point. It’s all in how you respond.”

Adding intrigue, former Cowboys offensive coordinator Kellen Moore is now leading the Eagles’ offense. Moore, who spent five seasons working with Cooper Rush in Dallas, knows him well. Rush filled in for Dak Prescott before, leading a few key wins in 2021 and 2022, including a solid four-game streak without interceptions before the Eagles handed him his first loss last year.

As Rush steps in for Prescott again, he’ll have the advantage of facing the Eagles at home. Moore praised him, saying, “Coop is a really smart player with great game sense, anticipation, and vision. He puts himself in good spots, but this game will still be a challenge.”