Eagles crush Cowboys: Highlighting the great, rare bad moments, and occasional ugliness.
The Eagles swept the Dallas Cowboys for the first time since 2011, dominating 41-7 at Lincoln Financial Field.
Saquon Barkley rushed for 167 yards, reaching 2,005 yards on the season—the first Eagles running back to ever surpass 2,000 yards.
The victory clinched the NFC East title, marking the Eagles’ second division win in three years and Barkley’s first “hat-and-t-shirt” game.
With 10:49 left, head coach Nick Sirianni called a timeout to allow Barkley to be celebrated by teammates, coaches, and fans.
Across two games, the Eagles outscored Dallas 75-13, forcing nine turnovers, and now have nine combined turnovers in their last two games against Washington and Dallas.
Backup quarterback Kenny Pickett, starting for the concussed Jalen Hurts, completed 10 of 15 passes for 143 yards and a touchdown.
He is likely to start in the season finale against the Giants.
Barkley is just 101 yards shy of breaking Eric Dickerson’s single-season rushing record of 2,105 yards set in 1984.
Dickerson achieved his total in 16 games with 379 carries, while Barkley has needed only 345 attempts. Barkley remains focused on the Eagles’ ultimate goal of adding Super Bowl banners.
Dallas, who had won four of their last five, was outgained 362 to 151 after the first quarter and managed only eight first downs in the last three quarters.
The Eagles dominated every phase, leaving little room for criticism in their 41-7 victory.
Barkley’s historic season continued with 167 rushing yards on 31 carries, bringing his total to 2,005 yards.
He is within reach of Dickerson’s record and merits serious MVP consideration.
The Eagles’ offensive line, including Jordan Mailata and Lane Johnson, paved the way for Barkley all year.
Tanner McKee threw his first NFL touchdown to A.J. Brown, though Brown mistakenly threw the ball into the stands but later recovered it.
Pickett bounced back from a slow start, leading four straight scoring drives and finishing with a touchdown pass and a rushing touchdown.
DeVonta Smith caught six passes for 120 yards and two touchdowns, showing no drops. The Eagles’ second quarter was a masterclass, scoring 17 points, forcing two turnovers, and dominating time of possession.
C.J. Gardner-Johnson had two interceptions, including a 70-yard pick-six. Linebacker Oren Burks, filling in for Nakobe Dean, forced a fumble recovered by Jordan Davis, setting up a field goal.
Tight end Grant Calcaterra made a highlight-reel catch, and kicker Jake Elliott was reliable throughout.
Darius Slay allowed a 22-yard catch to Brandin Cooks, leading to Dallas’ only touchdown.
The Eagles’ first quarter was lackluster, with Dallas dominating time of possession and yardage.
The defense struggled early, allowing the Cowboys to answer Gardner-Johnson’s pick-six with a 12-play, 70-yard scoring drive.
Sydney Brown was ejected in the fourth quarter after a confrontation with Dallas’ Tony Pride.
This marked the second straight game with an ejection, reflecting a discipline issue under Sirianni.
Additionally, a holding call on Landon Dickerson negated a touchdown pass from Pickett to Brown early in the second half.
Despite a slow start, the Eagles overwhelmed Dallas, showcasing their dominance heading into the playoffs.