Cowboys vs. Eagles: Michael Vick Set to Explode Against Division Rival

Michael Vick and the Philadelphia Eagles find themselves in a tough situation on Sunday night against their division rival Dallas Cowboys. A loss pushes them to 2-5 on the season, but a win gets them to 3-4 and right in the thick of the NFC East race.

It’s time for Vick to prove that he is an elite quarterback, he was worthy of his $100 million contract and that he is capable of leading the Eagles to the biggest win of their season.

It’s now or never.

Sunday night’s game is of the highest importance.

An Eagles loss sets them three games behind the New York Giants in the standings, and that will be too much to overcome for the Eagles.

Dallas is a strong club in 2011 despite its 3-3 record. The Cowboys' losses have come on the road against the New York Jets and New England Patriots, and at home against the Detroit Lions. All three losses are not horrible defeats to have – a play here and a play there and they could be 5-1.

Rob Ryan, the Cowboys defensive coordinator, called out the ‘dream team’ saying it was overhyped. I think he was right, but to what extent was he getting at?

Was he just meaning the Eagles were not good enough to win the Super Bowl or win the division? Whatever the answer is, Vick will take it personal, and he should. Vick & Co. need to come out and show the world that they are as good as advertised.

We will see how the Eagles react with their backs against the wall. They had their bye last weekend so there is no excuse for Andy Reid (who has not lost coming off a bye in his Eagles tenure) to be 100 percent prepared.

What better night to showcase their ability than Sunday Night Football? It’s your time to shine, Philly.

It starts and finishes with the $100 million man.