Dallas Cowboys-Eagles time change fuels conspiracy theory
December 23
Dallas Morning News columnist Tim Cowlishaw
"Is the NFL doing everything in its power to get the Dallas Cowboys into the playoffs? Conspiracy theorists will tell you it's true.
Because of the league's flex scheduling rules, the Cowboys-Eagles game was moved back to the more popular (and higher rated) 3:15 time slot Sunday. On the surface, the move make sense.
But dig a little deeper.
Tampa Bay, Chicago and Minnesota all play noon games. If the Bucs win, or if the Bears and Vikings both win, the Eagles are eliminated from playoff contention.
It's one thing to say that the Eagles and their fans hate Dallas and that they will play a good game regardless. If that was the only motivation all week, I think that would be the case.
But the Eagles are going to prepare all week in hopes that a victory will get them into the playoffs. To learn after you have warmed up and just before kickoff that you have been eliminated can be devastating.
We shall see how it plays out."
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