"It's incredible how many things can change after two and a half months of football. The Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles feel like different teams entering Week 12 than the ones we saw take the field on opening night in Philadelphia. Both teams were active during the trade deadline to make a push for the playoffs, and the Philadelphia Eagles feel like their locker room is on the brink of another meltdown, headlined by A.J. Brown."
"People forget that the drama around A.J. Brown and Jalen Hurts started in Week 1 when the Cowboys' secondary held him to just one catch in the game. Matt Eberflus' game plan to run a lot of zone defense kept Brown in unfavorable matchups the entire night. It was only Week 1 and teams were still figuring things out, but this is Philly's No. 1 wide receiver."
"Fast forward 11 weeks, and Brown has been vocal for a while now about how unhappy he is and the role he has on offense. Despite winning eight games, we've seen this story play out before. In 2023, Philadelphia was 10-1 heading into Week 12. Then the team fell apart like a Jenga tower, and the Eagles went on to lose five of their remaining six games that season, placing them second in the division."
The Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles present markedly different dynamics entering Week 12 after trade-deadline roster moves. The Cowboys face a string of must-win games and need a convincing victory over the Eagles to remain legitimate NFC East contenders. The Eagles' locker room shows signs of unrest centered on A.J. Brown, who has been vocal about dissatisfaction and offensive role. Brown was limited in Week 1 by heavy zone coverage, and his reduced target share has fueled frustration. The 2023 late-season collapse offers a cautionary precedent. A Cowboys game plan that builds an early lead and neutralizes Brown could force Eagles three-and-outs and shift momentum.
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