Dallas
Cowboys
12-5
35
FINAL
27
Philadelphia
Eagles
12-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Wildcard Round matchup, the Dallas Cowboys narrowly defeated the Philadelphia Eagles with a final score of 35-27, securing their spot in the next round of the playoffs. This victory was crucial for Dallas, as they look to build momentum in their quest for the championship.
Dak Prescott delivered a standout performance, throwing for 319 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense under pressure. George Pickens was the star receiver of the night, racking up an impressive 245 receiving yards, consistently finding ways to exploit the Eagles' secondary. Meanwhile, Jaydon Blue contributed with 34 rushing yards, though the ground game was not the focal point in this high-scoring affair.
The defensive efforts were highlighted by Jihaad Campbell of the Eagles, who led his team with two total tackles. However, it was the Cowboys' ability to capitalize on key opportunities that turned the tide of the game, including a pivotal interception that shifted momentum in the second half. The Cowboys' defensive front also put pressure on the Eagles' quarterback, limiting their effectiveness and ultimately sealing the victory for Dallas.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 10 | 7 | 70% | 319 | 4 | 0 | 152.0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 13 | 9 | 69% | 313 | 2 | 0 | 151.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | — | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 19 | -6 | -0.3 | — | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 16 | -14 | -0.9 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Pickens | WR | 5 | 245 | 49.0 | 137 | 3 | 70 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 3 | 141 | 47.0 | 91 | 1 | 65 | 1 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 3 | 76 | 25.3 | 45 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 49 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 1 | 57 | 57.0 | 41 | 0 | 57 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 3 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Marquise Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Moore | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'Davious White | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Epps | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jake Elliott | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 25 |

