The Eagles were forced to get over their 42-19 loss to the 49ers reasonably quickly, and the team will need to be on its A-Game for a must-win showdown in Dallas against the Cowboys. Dallas is undefeated at home this season and has outscored their opponents in those games by 151 points. The matchup will have playoff implications and could decide the NFC East crown, while the winner will clinch a playoff spot. With kickoff fast approaching, we’re looking at who has the edge at each key position. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Swift had 6 carries for 13 yards in the loss to San Francisco. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports Hurts was 26/45 passing, for 298 yards, and one touchdown in the Week 13 loss to the 49ers and he’ll look to improve his decision making, and pocket awareness. Hurts also had 7 rushes for 20 yards and his 100th career touchdown. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Slay could see a heavy dose of CeeDee Lamb and DC Sean Desai would be best served allowing his cornerbacks to travel. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

DeVonta Smith had 9 catches for 96 yards against San Fraicisco and he’ll look to keep his hot-streak going. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Reddick logged 3 tackles, 1 sack, 1 tackle for loss and 1 QB hit in the loss to the 49ers. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

A.J. Brown led the Eagles with 8 catches for 114 yards in last week’s loss to the 49ers. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Dec 3, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; PhiladelSphia Eagles running back Kenneth Gainwell (14) dives for a first down against the San Francisco 49ers during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Gainwell logged 2 carries for five yards, while also adding 5 catches for 42 yards on six targets in the loss to San Francisco. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports Watkins had 3 catches for 28 yards in his second game back from injury. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) Covey is among the league leaders in punt return yards and average per return. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images) Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images Dec 3, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; PhiladelSphia Eagles running back Kenneth Gainwell (14) dives for a first down against the San Francisco 49ers during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Gainwell logged 2 carries for five yards, while also adding 5 catches for 42 yards on six targets in the loss to San Francisco. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports Watkins had 3 catches for 28 yards in his second game back from injury. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) Covey is among the league leaders in punt return yards and average per return. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images) Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 08: Josh Jobe #28 of the Philadelphia Eagles during warm up before the game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on October 08, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) Jobe has developed into one of the NFL’s top special team standouts. PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 05: Jake Ferguson #87 of the Dallas Cowboys reacts after a catch during the fourth quarter in the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on November 05, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images) Byard will have a key matchup against Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson. PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 03: George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers is tackled by Reed Blankenship #32 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on December 03, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images) The undrafted safety is one of the leading vote getters at his position. Nov 20, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) runs the ball as Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Bradley Roby (33) defends during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports Roby will have key matchups against CeeDee Lamb when the Cowboys star is matched up in the slot. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) Nov 5, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) makes a catch past Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Eli Ricks (39) during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 03: George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers runs the ball while chased by Nicholas Morrow #41 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on December 03, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) With Shaquille Leonard on the roster and Zach Cunningham healthy, Morrow will likely see his snaps dwindle after a disastrous performance against the 49ers. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 26: Patrick Johnson #48 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts after a play during the fourth quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Lincoln Financial Field on November 26, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports Cunningham returns to the lineup after missing time with a hamstring injury. The Indianapolis Colts Shaquille Leonard (53) gets hyped up for practice between the Indianapolis Colts and the Chicago Bears on Wed. Aug. 16, 2023, at Grand Park in Westfield Ind. The former Colts All-Pro will make his debut with Philadelphia in Dallas. Nov 5, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham (55) reacts after a sack during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) Johnson will key matchups with Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images) Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) (AP Photo/Rich Schultz) (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports Nov 26, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (88) during warmups against the Buffalo Bills at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Goedert returns to the lineup after fracturing his forearm in the Week 9 win over Dallas. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis (90) during warmups against the Buffalo Bills at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 03: Fletcher Cox #91 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on prior to the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field on December 03, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports Dec 3, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter (98) tackles San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports