The Cowboys have already clinched the NFC East with two sterling rookies leading the way. As a result, the team will rest some of their starters for the majority of Sunday's game against the Eagles.
One of the players expected to see fewer snaps is quarterback Dak Prescott, who has led the Cowboys to a 13-2 record with both loses coming at the hand of the Giants.
But who will play in his place?
Basic logic points to Tony Romo, the beloved fan-favorite that Jerry Jones has been hinting at starting ever since he returned from a preseason back injury. That, however, will not be the case.
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According to ESPN, the Cowboys will play Mark Sanchez "the majority of the snaps". Sanchez has thrown one pass this season, completing it for eight yards.
So why not Romo?
There are two obvious reasons: the first is performance. Romo could light up the scoreboard, which would cause another bout of controversy heading into the postseason. No one in the locker room or front office wants that outcome.
Then there's injury. Despite Jones' constant quips that Romo remains in the team's plans, there is a good chance they opt to trade the veteran signal caller this offseason.
Prescott established himself as the team's quarterback of the present and the future while throwing for 3,630 yards with 23 touchdowns and only four interceptions this season. He also ran for six scores.