The numbers in those key situations are much, much worse. Conspiracy theories in Dallas point to potential changes in philosophy, but I think two things stand out to me.

First, the schedule. Dallas opened the season at home against the Giants, then played Washington and Miami. In Week 4, the Cowboys traveled to New Orleans, then faced Green Bay, and lastly, the New York Jets. The difference between the defenses the first three weeks when compared to the last three weeks is certainly visible both on film and the stat sheet.

Second, the offensive line. Starting tackles Tyron Smith and La'el Collins have been banged up, and both missed last week's game. Connor Williams, the second-year guard, has been up and down. Right guard Zack Martin is battling an ailment as well. Center Travis Frederick is still getting back into the swing of things after missing all of 2018. The amount of pressure against Prescott has nearly tripled in the last three weeks. Pressure, believe it or not, impacts the quarterback negatively, and that's felt across the board. Schematically, yes, play-action has been down (which can also be explained by the fact that they've largely played from behind during the losing streak), but everything else from a playcalling standpoint has remained status quo.

What does this all mean for Sunday night? Both Smith and Collins have been limited practice this week. Star receiver Amari Cooper and free agent signee Randall Cobb have not practiced. If Dallas is missing all four players, how does that change their plan of attack?

Second-year receiver Michael Gallup will be the wideout to worry about. A long, lanky receiver with some vertical ability, Gallup has been impressive for them this season. He's turned into a better player than I envisioned when he was coming out of Colorado State just 18 months ago. Gallup missed two games with a knee injury, so he's banged up as well, but he's emerged as the No. 2 passing target in this offense. He is a player who Prescott has a lot of faith in at all three levels, as well as outside the numbers and over the middle of the field. The Eagles must keep Gallup from getting going.

Stopping the run will also be a clear point of emphasis, as it always is. Ezekiel Elliott has never lost a game against the Eagles when he's suited up for Dallas, a trend that the Eagles will look to reverse on Sunday night. As they've done all season long, shutting down the opposing No. 1 running back is going to be key, particularly if the Cowboys are missing their top passing target.