Dallas
Cowboys
0-0
28
FINAL
17
Philadelphia
Eagles
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AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling season opener, the Dallas Cowboys bested the Philadelphia Eagles 28-17, marking a strong start to the 2029 campaign. Both teams entered the matchup eager to set the tone for the year, but it was Dallas that emerged victorious on the road.
Keisean Henderson led the charge for the Cowboys, throwing for 217 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to command the offense. Sam LaPorta was a standout target, reeling in six catches for 132 yards, while the Eagles’ Harlem Berry put on a rushing clinic with 134 yards on the ground, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Dallas.
Defensively, the Cowboys made critical plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Dee Winters led the team with four tackles, while Rashan Gary added a sack, putting pressure on the Eagles’ offense. The turning point came when Leonard Moore intercepted a pass in the second half, effectively stalling a potential Philadelphia comeback and sealing the win for Dallas.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keisean Henderson | QB | 19 | 11 | 58% | 217 | 3 | 0 | 137.4 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 11 | 10 | 91% | 117 | 1 | 1 | 103.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlem Berry | HB | 27 | 134 | 5.0 | 23 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Tradarian Ball | HB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Keisean Henderson | QB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Ahmad Hardy | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeSean Bishop | HB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 4 | 132 | 33.0 | 13 | 3 | 53 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 6 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 14 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | — | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 14 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 9 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Harlem Berry | HB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| DeSean Bishop | HB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 10 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Malachi Toney | WR | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leonard Moore | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| **** ####### | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adon Shuler | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shamari Earls | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Ezeiruaku | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gideon Espn Lampron | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathan Greenard | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Braden Mann | P | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24 |

