Philadelphia
Eagles
0-0
21
FINAL
31
Dallas
Cowboys
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an exciting Week 1 matchup of the 2027 season, the Dallas Cowboys topped the Philadelphia Eagles with a final score of 31-21. The victory sets the tone for both teams as they look to establish their identities early in the season and gain momentum in the competitive NFC East.
Dak Prescott led the charge for the Cowboys, throwing for three touchdowns and showcasing his ability to connect with his top target, KaVontae Turpin, who racked up an impressive 146 receiving yards. On the ground, Jaydon Blue contributed significantly with 83 rushing yards, helping to balance the Cowboys' offensive attack and keep the Eagles' defense on its heels.
Defensively, the Cowboys made crucial plays, with Caleb Downs leading the team in tackles and LT Overton recording a key sack that added pressure on Eagles quarterback Joe Milton. The turning point came in the second quarter when Dallas scored back-to-back touchdowns, creating a lead that Philadelphia couldn't overcome despite Milton's 302 passing yards. Riq Woolen's interception for the Eagles kept them in the game, but the Cowboys' defense ultimately stifled any comeback attempts.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Milton | QB | 35 | 20 | 57% | 302 | 2 | 1 | 92.7 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 19 | 10 | 53% | 246 | 3 | 1 | 115.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 10 | 83 | 8.3 | 16 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 14 | 70 | 5.0 | 22 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 4 | 146 | 36.5 | 55 | 2 | 77 | 1 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 8 | 140 | 17.5 | 72 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 7 | 87 | 12.4 | 56 | 1 | 26 | 1 |
| George Pickens | WR | 1 | 47 | 47.0 | 9 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 21 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 15 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 21 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riq Woolen | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LT Overton | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon Diggs | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Carter II | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 32 |
| Jake Elliott | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |

