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With a 3-point advantage, the Eagles are favored in this week's contest, suggesting more of a focus on rushing than their normal game plan.Accounting for their underlying strategic approach and matchup dynamics, the predictive model expects the Eagles to run on 46.3% of their downs: the 4th-greatest frequency among all teams this week.Tank Bigsby's running efficiency has improved this season, totaling 7.15 adjusted yards-per-carry vs a measly 4.75 mark last season.Tank Bigsby has been one of the leading running backs in the NFL at picking up extra running yardage, averaging a stellar 3.71 yards-after-contact since the start of last season while ranking in the 100th percentile.Opposing teams have run for the 6th-most adjusted yards in the NFL (137 per game) vs. the Dallas Cowboys defense this year.
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