This time a year ago, QB Ben DiNucci was taking snaps at James Madison. Now the last-round draft pick will start behind a beat-up offensive line in the big time. Points should be scarce against the 12th-ranked defense. The Cowboys cannot count on their defense to bail out the rookie. Dallas has yielded the most points in the NFL. And while a number of players shipped out this week might constitute addition by subtraction, disruption caused by the upheaval will linger at least through Sunday.

The spread makes it appear that third-string rookie QB Ben DiNucci is starting for the Cowboys after second-stringer Andy Dalton got laid out by a cheap shot from a Washington player. Not one Cowboys player stepped up to defend their QB's honor. The Cowboys apparently don’t like their coach and have made all kinds of excuses for their horrible play. But this game is for first place in the NFC East. The Eagles have a QB as well as a pass rush that will rattle either Cowboys QB. The Cowboys are the only team not to cover a spread. Lay the points.