This week's spread implies an extreme running game script for the Eagles, who are heavily favored by 7.5 points.Accounting for their underlying strategic approach and matchup dynamics, the leading projections forecast the Eagles to pass on 49.5% of their chances: the lowest rate on the slate this week.Opposing teams have averaged 29.4 pass attempts per game vs. the Cowboys defense last year: 4th-fewest in football.While John Metchie has been responsible for 9.9% of his offense's targets in games he has played last year, our trusted projections expect him to be a less important option in Philadelphia's passing offense in this contest at 1.5%.In regards to pass-blocking (and the significance it has on all pass game statistics), the O-line of the Eagles grades out as the 7th-worst in the league last year.
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