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Jalen Hurts vs Dak Prescott: Amidst the War Between Cowboys & Eagles, Battle of Star Quarterbacks Take Centerstage

Published 11/04/2023, 9:54 AM EDT

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The NFC East is up for grabs, and two of the most dynamic QBs in the league are set to clash in a pivotal showdown. Jalen Hurts and Dak Prescott have both been lighting up the scoreboard with their arm and legs, leading their teams to the top of the division. But only one of them can emerge victorious on Sunday, and the stakes are high.

While the Philadelphia Eagles lead the division right now, the Cowboys are hot on their trail. Also, with an extra game in hand, the Cowboys will look to gain a psychological edge over their divisional rivals. But this rivalry might just come down to the awe-inspiring QBs on both teams.

Jalen Hurts hosts Dak Prescott for the showdown

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Hurts, the second-year signal-caller, has been sensational for the Eagles. They are 7-1 and riding a two-game winning streak. The 25-year-old youngster has lit up the gridiron as he has thrown for 2,140 yards and 13 TDs while rushing for 280 yards. He has also shown remarkable poise and leadership, guiding the Eagles to get come back wins over the Chargers and the Lions.

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But the sixth-year veteran, Dak Prescott, has also been having an MVP-caliber season for the Cowboys, who are 5-2 and coming off a dominant win over the Rams. He has thrown for 1,637 yards and 10 TDs, with only five interceptions. He has also been efficient on the ground, adding 153 yards and three touchdowns in his last game.

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Both QBs have been impressive in their head-to-head matchups. In their only meeting so far, Prescott led the Cowboys to a 41-21 victory over the Eagles in Week 3 of the 2021 season. This time around though, Hurts will be looking for revenge as both teams clash!

A mouthwatering matchup

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The game on Sunday will be a crucial one for both teams, as they fight for the division lead and playoff positioning. Both QBs will have to deal with formidable defenses. The Eagles rank fourth in the league in total defense, allowing only 314.4 yards per game.

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But the Cowboys are not too far behind. They rank sixth in the league in total defense, giving up 326.9 yards per game. So, both teams possess not only an exciting offense but formidable defenses as well.

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The game will also be a showcase of two of the best dual-threat QBs in the NFL, who can dazzle fans with their arm and legs. Hurts and Prescott have both been phenomenal, but only one of them can lead their team to victory. Who will it be? Find out on Sunday when the Eagles and the Cowboys face off in a must-watch matchup.

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Utkarsh Tiwari

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Utkarsh Tiwari is an NFL writer at EssentiallySports. He is interested in covering off-court and entertainment topics. A fan of the NFL at heart, Utkarsh intends to talk about the NFL stars and their ‘behind-the-scenes’ stories.
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Garima Yadav