The Eagles swoop into Dallas ready to challenge a Cowboys team that’s been on a winning spree, bagging 14 victories straight at home.
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Can the Birds shake up this streak? Here’s how the showdown unfolds:
1st Quarter
- The Cowboys start strong, scoring a 13-yard touchdown on their opening drive. Dak Prescott finds CeeDee Lamb for an easy score. There was a flag initially, but no foul was called. (Cowboys 7 – Eagles 0)
- While the Eagles charge toward the red zone, Jalen Hurts fumbles during a quarterback draw. Donovan Wilson caused the fumble, marking Hurts’ fourth this season.
- Brandon Aubrey, the rookie kicker, keeps dominating. He nails a 60-yard field goal effortlessly, giving the Cowboys a two-score lead. Aubrey’s still flawless in his young NFL career. (Cowboys 10 – Eagles 0)
2nd Quarter
- Surprise move! On fourth-and-2, Braden Mann throws a pass to Olamide Zaccheaus for a 28-yard gain.
- Field goal Jake Elliott sneaks 52-yarder just inside the right post, getting the Birds on the board. (Cowboys 10 – Eagles 3)
- The Cowboys keep their momentum. Rico Dowdle barely gets the ball across for a one-yard score, initially ruled short but later confirmed a touchdown after review. (Cowboys 17 – Eagles 3)
- Another field goal by Elliott, this time from 44 yards, inches the Eagles closer. (Cowboys 17 – Eagles 6)
- The Cowboys widen their lead with a 1-yard touchdown pass to Michael Gallup. Despite a flag, there was no pass interference. Kelee Ringo’s double penalties favored the Cowboys’ field position. (Cowboys 24 – Eagles 6)
3rd Quarter
- Safety Reed Blankenship exits due to a concussion early in the game.
- Eager for points, A.J. Brown fumbles at the start of the third quarter. The Stephon Gilmore caused the fumble, leading to a three & out for Eagles.
- Touchdown Fletcher Cox forces Prescott fumble & Jalen Carter scores with a 42-yard return, marking Carter’s first-ever touchdown. This brings the Birds back into the game. (Cowboys 24 – Eagles 13)
- Aubrey’s on fire, securing another field goal, this time from 59 yards, taking advantage of Cowboys’ penalties. (Cowboys 27 – Eagles 13)
- The Eagles miss on fourth-and-8 from the Dallas 29-yard line. Hurts tosses to DeVonta Smith but gains only one yard, missing out on an earlier touchdown opportunity.
4th Quarter
- Another Aubrey field goal from 45 yards widens the hosts’ lead. (Cowboys 30 – Eagles 13)
- For the third time, the Eagles fumble, this time by Smith. After a big gain, Markquese Bell forces the fumble, and Malik Hooker recovers.
- Aubrey maintains his perfect record, hitting a 50-yard field goal for his fourth of the night. (Cowboys 33 – Eagles 13)
- In this heated matchup, turnovers and field goals defined the game as the Cowboys secured a solid victory over the Eagles.