Cowboys-Eagles flexed to Noon kickoff for Week 17

FRISCO, Texas – The Cowboys Week 17 matchup in opposition to the Philadelphia Eagles has been flexed out of the three:25 CT time slot and can now kickoff at midday on FOX as a substitute.

The Inexperienced Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings take over the three:25 kickoff slot of their place.

The Cowboys have formally been eradicated from playoff competition and are winners of 4 of their final 5 video games as they give the impression of being to play spoiler for groups going into the ultimate two video games of the season.

Philadelphia nonetheless has quite a bit to play for as properly. After shedding to the Commanders on Sunday, they missed the chance to clinch the NFC East with what would have been their eleventh straight win. As an alternative, they will need to beat the Cowboys or have the Atlanta Falcons beat Washington on Sunday to win the division.

It is a rivalry recreation that also holds weight for the Cowboys and particularly Micah Parsons, who did not maintain again when speaking concerning the Eagles final week.

“Even when we obtained eradicated, like, I obtained to crush Philly… I hate them now,” Parsons stated. “I be seeing them simply speaking a lot on socials. I do not know, my Twitter web page obtained consumed by Philly [fans]. Man, ugh. They are saying do not sit up for some issues, however I am excited concerning the matchup too.”

The Cowboys misplaced their first recreation to Philadelphia at AT&T Stadium again in Week 10, falling 34-6 to an Eagles protection that held Cooper Rush to simply 45 passing yards in his first begin of the season instead of Dak Prescott.

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts accomplished 14 of his 20 passing makes an attempt for 202 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception of their first assembly this season. Hurts missed most of Philadelphia’s recreation on Sunday after struggling a concussion within the first quarter, and Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni didn’t have an replace on his situation following the sport.

Kenny Pickett took over in Hurts’ place the remainder of the best way, throwing for 143 yards, one landing and an interception. Pickett had x-rays carried out following the sport on his ribs, however advised reporters he thinks he’ll be out there on Sunday.

Regardless, the Eagles quarterback state of affairs is one to watch because the week goes on with Hurts having to clear the NFL’s concussion protocol earlier than with the ability to return to apply.