Philadelphia
Eagles
7-3
27
FINAL
28
Dallas
Cowboys
5-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 12 showdown, the Dallas Cowboys narrowly defeated the Philadelphia Eagles with a final score of 28-27, keeping their playoff hopes alive. This closely contested matchup showcased two fierce rivals, with both teams fighting hard to secure their positions in the postseason race.
Jalen Hurts of the Eagles had a standout performance, throwing for 356 yards and three touchdowns, proving to be a relentless force in the air. However, it was Jaydon Blue's remarkable ground game for the Cowboys that stole the show, as he racked up an impressive 210 rushing yards, consistently breaking tackles and finding gaps in the Eagles' defense. Tetairoa McMillan also made a significant impact for Philadelphia, registering 124 receiving yards and providing Hurts with a reliable target.
Defensively, the game hinged on a crucial interception by Caleb Downs of the Cowboys, which shifted the momentum in Dallas' favor. While Cooper DeJean led the Eagles with six total tackles, it was Nolan Smith Jr.'s sack that momentarily stalled the Cowboys' offensive drive. Ultimately, Dallas's ability to capitalize on key defensive plays made the difference, allowing them to hold off a late Eagles surge and secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 32 | 21 | 356 | 3 | 3 | 95.3 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 15 | 6 | 68 | 1 | 0 | 76.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 20 | 210 | 10.5 | 2 | 77 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 10 | 58 | 5.8 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 5 | 18 | 3.6 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 5 | 124 | 24.8 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 6 | 105 | 17.5 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 6 | 84 | 14.0 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Luke Schoonmaker | TE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Downs | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Malachi Lawrence | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Smael Mondon Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jake Elliott | K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |

