Eagles-Cowboys questions: More on the Jalen Hurts saga, Saquon Barkley’s return

The Philadelphia Eagles enter a crucial Monday Night Football matchup against the Dallas Cowboys amid a four-game losing streak and serious medical scrutiny. Starting quarterback Jalen Hurts was ruled out for the season with deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary emboli, sparking an NFL and NFLPA joint inquiry regarding the team's medical handling. Meanwhile, running back Saquon Barkley is expected to return to spark an offense severely depleted by injuries to key receivers.

The Athletic's Zach Berman and Brooks Kubena address lingering questions surrounding medical transparency, team management, and potential trade deadline decisions if the Eagles fall to 2-5. With several offensive weapons sidelined, both writers predict a run-heavy approach against Dallas's struggling run defense, yet each projects a narrow Cowboys victory.