Philadelphia
Eagles
7-3
34
FINAL
39
Dallas
Cowboys
10-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 12 showdown, the Dallas Cowboys narrowly defeated the Philadelphia Eagles with a final score of 39-34, keeping their playoff hopes alive. This hard-fought victory not only showcased the Cowboys' resilience but also marked a critical point in the 2026 season as both teams vie for postseason positioning.
Joe Milton led the Cowboys with an impressive performance, throwing for three touchdowns and solidifying his role as a key playmaker. Jaydon Blue also shined on the ground, racking up 120 rushing yards, while the Eagles were paced by Jalen Hurts, who posted 214 passing yards and kept his team competitive throughout the game. Dallas Goedert was the standout receiver for Philadelphia, accumulating 81 receiving yards in a valiant effort.
Defensively, the Cowboys made crucial plays that swung momentum in their favor, highlighted by Rashan Gary's interception that halted an Eagles drive in the second half. Malachi Lawrence anchored the defense with three total tackles, contributing to a cohesive effort that kept the Eagles in check during critical moments. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Cowboys' defense held strong, allowing them to maintain their slim lead and secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 29 | 20 | 214 | 3 | 1 | 110.4 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 15 | 8 | 208 | 3 | 1 | 110.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 17 | 120 | 7.1 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 12 | 32 | 2.7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 6 | 81 | 13.5 | 2 | 32 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 2 | 79 | 39.5 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 5 | 55 | 11.0 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Jonathan Mingo | WR | 1 | 54 | 54.0 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 1 | 36 | 36.0 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shemar James | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mac McWilliams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 53 |
| Jake Elliott | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

