Inside the Birds: A Philadelphia Eagles Podcast Football at Four: Going Inside Eagles-Cowboys Matchups
Nov 22, 2025
Adam Caplan, an NFL insider with deep knowledge of team matchups, dives into the intense Eagles-Cowboys rivalry. He analyzes key injuries affecting both squads and dissects the Cowboys' zone defense, exploring how Jalen Hurts can exploit its weaknesses. Discussions about Dallas' defensive upgrades emphasize their new personnel and run-stopping capabilities. Caplan also predicts a potential passing duel while highlighting matchups like CeeDee Lamb against the Eagles' secondary, creating suspense surrounding playoff implications for Dallas.
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Eagles' Interior Health Is Key
- Adam Caplan highlights Eagles' relative health besides Lane Johnson as a major advantage going into the game.
- He stresses Cam Jurgens' pending clearance and Miles Hinton's developmental roster value for depth.
Cowboys Rely Heavily On Zone
- Caplan notes the Cowboys run an 80% zone scheme, mainly Cover 3, which creates exploitable voids.
- He points out Dallas' defense has been poor overall despite schematic consistency.
Trades Help But Problems Remain
- Caplan lists Dallas' offseason trades (e.g., Quinton Williams, Logan Wilson) improving their front but questions overall impact.
- He emphasizes Dallas still gives up big passing plays and poor yards-per-target metrics.