The Dallas Cowboys had a big win on Sunday night, beating their division rivals, the Philadelphia Eagles, 33-13. Led by quarterback Dak Prescott, the Cowboys never let go of their lead and dominated the Eagles’ offense throughout the game. Both teams now have a 10-3 record, putting them in a tie with the Niners for first place in the NFC playoff. Discover Cowboys dominant against Eagles as NFC playoff race heats up.
If the season ended this week, the Eagles would get a wild-card spot as the No. 5 seed, while the Cowboys would be in the No. 2 spot. Let’s take a closer look at each team’s performance:
Dallas Cowboys
The Cowboys are making a strong case as one of the best teams in the NFL. Their defense played exceptionally well against the Eagles, allowing only two field goals and making three takeaways, including a crucial fourth-down stop. Even though the offense wasn’t as sharp as usual, quarterback Dak Prescott threw two touchdown passes, and the run game wore down the Eagles.
Rookie kicker Brandon Aubrey continued his impressive season by making four field goals, including a 60-yarder. The Cowboys have now won five games in a row and reached double-digit wins for the third consecutive year, their longest such streak since the 1990s when they won three Super Bowls.
Quarterback breakdown: Prescott extended his streak of consecutive games with at least two touchdown passes to seven, tying a team record. However, it wasn’t his smoothest night, especially with his accuracy.
Promising trend: Punter Bryan Anger had to punt for the first time in a while, but the Cowboys had a solid performance overall.
Silver lining: Despite being 33 years old, cornerback Stephon Gilmore showed his skills by containing the Eagles’ receivers.
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Next game: The Cowboys will face the Bills on December 17th.
Philadelphia Eagles
The Eagles are facing some challenges after losing to the Cowboys. It’s their second consecutive lopsided defeat, following a tough loss to the 49ers. The defense is struggling, and the offense has been slow to start with untimely turnovers.
Quarterback breakdown: Jalen Hurts had a tough first half, limited to 92 yards on 7-of-13 passing. The Eagles need to address slow starts and turnovers to bounce back.
Pivotal play: A crucial moment came when the Eagles went for it on fourth-and-8, but the Cowboys’ blitz forced a turnover on downs.
Troubling trend: The Eagles have allowed the most points in the final two minutes before halftime this season, indicating a need for improvement in late-game situations.
Next game: The Eagles will face the Seahawks on December 18th.
