Here come the Cowboys. Through all the Monday morning quarterbacking about just whom the Dallas Cowboys beat — and what seems to be missing in their resume — the team is just a win away from being atop the NFC East. Philadelphia is looking to keep some distance with Dallas, as the Eagles can knock off the Boys for the second time this season. The first game was close, coming down to the wire as we saw Dak Prescott dominate in the air. Will Jalen Hurts return the favor or keep to the ground? There are some great options for the first touchdown in Sunday night’s battle in Dallas! If you’re hungry for more action, check out the rest of our NFL betting tools and our NFL betting promos.
Eagles-Cowboys First Touchdown Picks | Sunday Night Football
Philadelphia Eagles Touchdown Scorer
It should come as little surprise that Hurts is atop the odds to score first. Let’s not bury any suspense here, as this is the most logical position to hold ahead of any Eagles game. The fact remains that Hurts has multiple options in ways he can score, all on the ground, but still he’s as dangerous as any running back — especially in this game, where it’s not the best matchup for D’Andre Swift despite this Eagles offensive line. Hurts can hit the Cowboys defense for long gains. He’s proven the ability to turn a scamper or scramble into a score. The Eagles fully trust him to run the ball again, as he was dealing with a knee injury over the past few weeks. There’s also the “Tush Push” or “Brotherly Shove” which is a staple on the goal line. I saw it firsthand — the OddsShopper Discord got the play — and bet it during the 49ers game. Anytime the Eagles are within 3 yards of the end zone, they will push his tush. No other player in the league has a guaranteed play designed for them to score like Hurts. Play him to score first.
Eagles-Cowboys First Touchdown Picks: Jalen Hurts +500 at BetRivers for 0.25 Units
Dallas Cowboys First Touchdown Scorer
The Eagles are one of the worst teams in defensive EPA in the entire league. They live, feast or famine, off the pass rush. They used to lock down the run, but even that is in question. Of all the things the Eagles struggle with, it’s defending the tight end position that kills them. They got lucky with Travis Kelce dropping a bunch of balls but were recently exposed again by George Kittle. Jake Ferguson got the better of the Eagles in the first game, and the Cowboys tight end should repeat another strong performance. He’s scored in four of his last six games, so clearly he is a favorite target for Prescott near the end zone. Back to the Eagles — they are one of the worst teams in both giving up scores to tight ends and quarterback rating throwing to the position. There’s absolutely zero reason to think the Eagles have suddenly figured out how to defend the tight end. Ferguson has tremendous value sitting at 10-1 to score first.
Eagles-Cowboys First Touchdown Picks: Jake Ferguson +1000 at DraftKings for 0.25 Units
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