The Cowboys issued a major statement on Sunday night, beating the Eagles soundly to the tune of 33-13 and, in the process, moving into first place in the NFC East. They still don’t control their own destiny, of course, but the Cowboys announced themselves as contenders after finally getting a win over a team with a winning record.
How much stock does this win actually carry, though? Most Cowboys writers have been arguing that this team is good despite their easy schedule thus far, but does the win over the Eagles dramatically change that? Let’s take a look at the analytics.