Why Michael Vick Must Shine vs. Cowboys on Sunday Night Football

The Eagles need their $100 million QB to save their season against the Cowboys. Vick can't do this alone, but he is certainly going to have to lead the charge.

Otherwise, the...

is going to be all but out of the playoff race.

What's at Stake

The Eagles are 2-4. That record includes them going 0-2 at home. They can't afford to drop to 2-5 and 0-3 at home.

The loss would drop them two games behind the Cowboys in the NFC East, and possibly three behind the Giants—if the Giants beat the Dolphins.

Schedule

Matchup

The reason this game is going to fall on Vick's shoulders more than most is the Cowboys' amazing run defense.

The Cowboys are first in the NFL allowing only 69.7 rushing yards per game. The Eagles are going to have to find some success in the air if they want to put points on the board.

And if they are going to get any rushing yards they will have to come from Vick himself.

Outlook

The Cowboys have been gearing up to stop Vick as it is no secret he is the key to the Eagles success in this game.

Ware is going to put pressure on the O-line, and Vick will have to open up plays with his feet.

Prediction: Eagles 27, Cowboys 24

Vick is going to turn in a heroic effort. He has not been playing as badly as the numbers suggest. Vick will stretch out the Cowboys defense and pick apart a suspect secondary.