DeSean Jackson and Nigel Bradham Among Eagles Players Confirmed Out Sunday vs Cowboys

When the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys play, they never fail to provide entertaining football. The two NFC East rivals, each with playoff aspirations this year, will duke it out in Week 7 for the top spot in the division.

The Cowboys, however, will have an easier time handling their opponents on both sides of the football. Both wide receiver DeSean Jackson and linebacker Nigel Bradham are among the six players ruled out for the Eagles' Sunday Night Football game.

Not having to defend against Jackson's speed will make keeping Carson Wentz and the passing game in check much easier for Dallas' defense. Already a stout unit to begin with, they've allowed just 19 points-per-game this year, the seventh-best mark in the NFL.

For the Eagles, Bradham's absence will make holding Ezekiel Elliott and Dak Prescott at bay extremely difficult. He's made 26 tackles this season and even pulled down an interception against the Green Bay Packers. His presence both as a player and as a veteran will surely be missed as he deals with an ankle injury.

The Eagles will also be without Jason Peters and Darren Sproles, making any type of offensive attack just a tad more difficult, especially for Wentz.

This is a game that both teams absolutely need to win. It could go a long way in determining who wins the NFC East this year and, of course, how the playoff picture shapes up in the NFC as a whole.

Unfortunately for Philadelphia, they're just going to have to figure out a way to scrape out a victory without some of their key players.