The Athletic NFL writers Mike Jones, Ted Nguyen and Dan Pompei share their thoughts on all of these storylines and more. After a victory over an 11-win Packers team on Sunday, is it time to reconsider and place the Vikings in the Eagles/Lions class of Super Bowl contender in the NFC?

No one seriously expected the Dallas Cowboys to win on Sunday afternoon. Even with backup Kenny Pickett under center for the now 13-3 Eagles, Philadelphia was universally considered the far better team in this late season matchup. It was supposed to be an easy win for the Eagles.

C.J. Gardner-Johnson is the engine that makes the Eagles’ defense go, and he ended a seven-play, 35-yard Cowboys drive that ate up 3:17 on the clock with a dazzling 70-yard interception for a huge touchdown. After the pick-six, Dallas reeled off a 12-play 70-yard drive touchdown drive and had over 100 yards early in the first quarter.

The Eagles will host the rival Cowboys on Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field (1:00 p.m., FOX). Can the Birds complete their first sweep of Dallas since 2011? Here are our writers’ predictions for Week 17.

C.J. Gardner-Johnson has been named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week after his performance against the Cowboys.

With two interceptions, including one pick six, against the Cowboys, the Eagles safety earned this week’s NFC honor.