The Eagles experienced their second
consecutive defeat, this time on the road against the Dallas Cowboys, resulting
in a 33-13 scoreline. Philadelphia faced challenges with three turnovers,
allowing Dallas to establish a commanding 24-6 lead by halftime, scoring on
each of their initial four possessions. Although rookie defensive tackle Jalen
Carter's recovery of a Dak Prescott fumble in the third quarter offered a
glimmer of hope for the Eagles, it proved insufficient.
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| Eagles vs. Cowboys |
The current standings show both
Philadelphia and Dallas at 10-3, sharing the lead in the NFC East. The
inclusion of San Francisco creates a three-way tie for the conference's top
seed, along with the prospect of a first-round bye in the playoffs.
Looking ahead, the Eagles are set for another away game next week, meeting the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football. The Seahawks, now 6-7 after a recent loss to the 49ers, find themselves on the outskirts of the playoff picture. The unfolding of the game is detailed below.
First Quarter
Opening the game, the Cowboys made
a significant impact in the first quarter. Dak Prescott connected with CeeDee
Lamb for a 13-yard touchdown on their initial drive, securing a wide-open score
on a third-and-2 play. Although a flag was initially thrown, the referees
determined there was no offensive holding on the play, solidifying the Cowboys'
lead at 7-0.
As the Eagles advanced into
striking distance, Jalen Hurts encountered a setback with a fumble on a
quarterback draw play just outside the red zone. Donovan Wilson's defensive
effort resulted in a forced fumble and recovery. Notably, this marked Hurts'
fourth lost fumble of the season.
Continuing the Cowboys' momentum, rookie kicker Brandon Aubrey showcased his ongoing dominance with a remarkable 60-yard field goal, effortlessly extending the lead to two scores. Aubrey's flawless record on field goal attempts in his early NFL career persisted, with the scoreboard now reading Cowboys 10, Eagles 0.
Second Quarter
A surprising move by the Eagles - a
FAKE PUNT! On a fourth-and-2 situation, Braden Mann took the snap and connected
with Olamide Zaccheaus for a 28-yard gain.
Philadelphia capitalized on the
fake punt as Jake Elliott successfully executed a 52-yard field goal, sneaking
it just inside the right post and putting the Birds on the scoreboard. The
score now stood at Cowboys 10, Eagles 3.
However, the Cowboys' offense
maintained its momentum, with Rico Dowdle managing to barely cross the goal
line for a 1-yard touchdown. Initially ruled short, a review overturned the
decision, confirming the touchdown and extending the Cowboys' lead to 17-3.
Elliott contributed again with a
44-yard field goal, placing it just inside the right post. A Micah Parsons sack
on second down pushed the Eagles back, but the field goal narrowed the gap to
Cowboys 17, Eagles 6.
The Cowboys widened their lead with a 1-yard touchdown pass to Michael Gallup. Despite a flag thrown by the referees, they ruled no offensive pass interference on the play. Two significant penalties by Kelee Ringo on the same play granted the Cowboys favorable field position as they efficiently advanced down the field. The score now read Cowboys 24, Eagles 6.
Third Quarter
Safety Reed Blankenship had to be
ruled out due to a concussion, exiting the game in the second quarter.
In a quest for crucial points at
the start of the second half, A.J. Brown's fumble on the opening drive added a
moment of desperation. Stephon Gilmore managed to knock the ball out just
before Brown's knee touched the ground, leading to Damone Clark recovering the
loose ball. Despite this setback, the Eagles forced a three-and-out.
Then came a pivotal moment for the
Eagles as Fletcher Cox caused a fumble in the hands of quarterback Dak
Prescott. Jalen Carter capitalized on the opportunity, scoring a 42-yard fumble
return touchdown. This marked the first touchdown of Carter's career and
briefly injected momentum back into the Eagles' game. The score now stood at
Cowboys 24, Eagles 13.
Continuing his impressive streak,
Brandon Aubrey, the automatic kicker, successfully converted another field
goal, this time from an impressive 59 yards. Two penalties on the Cowboys
pushed them to the edge of field goal range, resulting in a score of Cowboys
27, Eagles 13.
Despite their efforts, the Eagles faltered on a fourth-and-8 attempt from the Dallas 29-yard line. Jalen Hurts, facing a blitz, passed to DeVonta Smith, who could only manage a 1-yard gain as he was engulfed by Gilmore. Earlier in the drive, Smith had an opportunity for a touchdown, but he couldn't secure the catch, contributing to the Eagles' missed chance.
Fourth Quarter
Adding to the Cowboys' lead,
Brandon Aubrey showcased his consistency with another successful field goal,
this time from 45 yards out. The scoreboard now reflected a three-score
advantage for the hosts at Cowboys 30, Eagles 13.
The Eagles encountered another
setback as they fumbled the football away for the third time in the game. This
time, it was DeVonta Smith who lost possession. Despite a significant gain up
the middle, Markquese Bell managed to punch the ball out, and Malik Hooker was
quick to recover.
Maintaining his flawless record, Aubrey connected from 50 yards away, securing his fourth successful field goal of the night. These points marked the conclusion of the game, with the final score settling at Cowboys 33, Eagles 13.
Game Leaders
Passing:
PHI QB Jalen Hurts: Completed
18 out of 27 passes for a total of 197 yards.
DAL QB Dak Prescott: Completed
24 out of 29 passes for a total of 271 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Rushing:
PHI RB D'Andre Swift: Carried
the ball 11 times, gaining 39 yards.
DAL RB Tony Pollard: Carried the ball 16 times, gaining 59 yards.
Receiving:
PHI WR A.J. Brown: Made 9
receptions for a total of 94 yards.
DAL TE Jake Ferguson: Made 5
receptions for a total of 72 yards.
Defense:
PHI CB Darius Slay: Recorded 4
tackles and 3 pass defenses.
PHI DT Fletcher Cox:
Contributed 3 tackles, 1 sack, 1 quarterback hit, 1 pass defense, and forced 1
fumble.
PHI DT Jalen Carter: Registered 1 tackle, recovered 1 fumble, and scored 1 touchdown.
DAL CB Stephon Gilmore: Tallied 9
tackles and forced 1 fumble.
DAL S Donovan Wilson: Posted 5
tackles, forced 1 fumble, and recovered 1 fumble.
DAL LB Damone Clark:
Accumulated 4 tackles, 1 pass defense, and recovered 1 fumble.
Kicking:
PHI K Jake Elliott:
Successfully made 2 out of 2 field goals, 1 out of 1 PAT, totaling 7 points.
DAL K Brandon Aubrey: Perfectly
executed 4 out of 4 field goals, 3 out of 3 PAT, accumulating 15 points.
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