Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys are beginning to really feel good about themselves once more after a decisive victory at residence on Sunday over the LA Rams, 43-20. That’s two consecutive wins since their embarrassing loss to San Francisco a number of weeks again, 42-10. With division rival Philadelphia on deck, Prescott appears to have swapped personas with staff proprietor Jerry Jones.

Whereas Jones doesn’t need to poke the bear (for as soon as), Prescott was fairly talkative following Sunday’s win and even mentioned to pour honey on him if he’s in a struggle with a bear. That proverbial will take the type of an eagle wearing inexperienced in Week 9. Final yr, these groups break up the season collection, with Prescott, and Jalen Hurts every lacking a type of video games.

So, this would be the first time the 2 quarterbacks have gone head-to-head in over two years. The final time got here in Week 4 of the 2021 marketing campaign when Dak was clearly the higher QB. Dallas swept the collection that season, but it surely’s a wholly totally different ball sport this time.

By no means underestimate division rivalries

Though Philly hasn’t been dominant this yr, they nonetheless boast the very best document within the NFL (7-1) and maintain a two-game lead over Dallas within the NFC East. This staff simply appears to have the proper method and is aware of find out how to win underneath any circumstance. Jalen Hurts may not be a prime MVP candidate like final yr, however his management, coupled with Nick Sirianni’s teaching workers, has this staff in prime place for an additional deep postseason run.

This Eagles protection continues to be fairly good and probably the greatest at attending to the QB once more with 25 sacks, rating sixth within the league. Why Prescott would need to poke at this bear, particularly going into Philly, is mind-boggling. He has performed effectively this yr however doesn’t have the very best observe document in massive video games. Prescott wants to guide the cost and again up that boastful angle he’s carrying into this match-up.

If the Cowboys have any hopes of successful the NFC East, this season Sunday is a must-win. Falling three video games again of the Eagles throughout the division will nearly guarantee a second straight NFC East title for Philadelphia. Dak might want to play lights out for Dallas to win this sport. But when he doesn’t assume the Eagles are utilizing his quotes as bulletin board materials, he’s misplaced his thoughts.

A loss to Philly in Week 9 probably means a wildcard berth at greatest for Dallas and happening the highway within the playoffs. That is one time when following Jones’ lead could be what’s greatest for enterprise on the sphere. The Cowboys are 5-2 however aren’t far faraway from getting embarrassed in essentially the most humiliating trend lower than a month in the past. Now isn’t the time to start out speaking massive and working your mouth.