How much of a build-up do you need? The Philadelphia Eagles meet the New England Patriots on Sunday in a game that may have been better suited for primetime. That statement alone should have been picked up by the antenna of any NFL fan.
No, this isn’t a Super Bowl rematch. That narrative must go away. The only way that would have been the case would have been for this game to be played in a Super Bowl.
Now, is this game important? It absolutely is. There are several issues at play, one of which is the Eagles and Dallas Cowboys have identical 5-4 win-loss records, and some may argue that the degree of difficulty in their upcoming games aren’t equal.