The Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys game in Week 16 may not feature one of the MVP front runners. Star quarterback Jalen Hurts' status is in doubt.
Hurts reportedly suffered a sprained shoulder in Sunday's 25-20 win over the Bears, according to multiple NFL Insiders. Adam Schefter tweeted Monday that backup Gardner Minshew could get the starting nod Saturday in Dallas.
How Eagles vs. Cowboys Spread Has Changed
Dallas opened as a 1-point home favorite. That didn't last long Monday once the Hurts news dropped.
The Cowboys are already up to a consensus betting line of -6, while WynnBet in particular is a shade longer at -6.5.
The over/under, meanwhile, was 51 at open.
Now, we're seeing the Eagles vs. Cowboys total anywhere from 46 (DraftKings) to 47 (WynnBet).
If you're betting the game, be sure to shop around for the best NFL odds as the market prices fluctuate.
Hurts has 3,472 passing yards with 22 touchdown passes this season, his third in the NFL.
He also has 13 scores on the ground, three of which came Sunday in the win over Chicago.
Hurts currently has a consensus MVP price of +500. The only players with shorter odds to take home the hardware this season are Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes and Bills gunslinger Josh Allen. Check out all futures odds here.
Dallas and Philadelphia kick off this Saturday at 4:25 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
Both NFC East clubs are both 8-6 against the spread this season.
