Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles Match Player Stats

The historical discord between the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles had another addition on December 29 ,2024 at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles dismantled the Cowboys 41-7, thus winning the NFC East title with tremendous all-around performances. In this article, I highlight the dallas cowboys vs philadelphia eagles match player stats, best player statistics of the game and the most defining moments of this lopsided match.

Contents

Match Summary Table Quarterback Performances Running Back Performances Receiving Leaders Defensive Impact Key Moments and Turning Points Conclusion FAQ’s Who won the game between Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles?Who is the best player in the match?

Match Summary Table

Match Details	Information
Teams	Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Date	December 29, 2024
Venue	Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
Final Score	Eagles 41 – 7 Cowboys
Competition	NFC East Clash
Significance	Eagles Clinched NFC East Title

Quarterback Performances

Team	Player	Completions/Attempts	Passing Yards	Touchdowns	Interceptions
Eagles	Kenny Pickett	10/15	143	1	0
Eagles	Tanner McKee	8/12	115	2	0
Cowboys	Cooper Rush	12/24	135	1	2

Key Highlights

Kenny Pickett excluded himself from the game after showing staggering capability due to a rib contusion.
Tanner McKee, in his NFL debut, stepped in and ended up passing two touchdowns.
Cooper Rush faltered under pressure, resulting in throwing two disastrous interceptions.

Running Back Performances

Team	Player	Carries	Rushing Yards	Touchdowns
Eagles	Saquon Barkley	24	167	1
Cowboys	Rico Dowdle	23	104	0

Key Highlights

Saquon Barkley surpassed 2000 rushing yards this season.
Rico Dowdle had a good performance, but he fumbled in the fourth quarter, which proved to be quite important.

Receiving Leaders

Team	Player	Receptions	Receiving Yards	Touchdowns
Eagles	DeVonta Smith	6	120	2
Eagles	A.J. Brown	3	36	1
Cowboys	Jalen Tolbert	4	48	1

Key Highlights

DeVonta Smith had an explosive game with two touchdowns and several highlight reeled plays.
A.J. Brown capped the victory with a touchdown in the secound half.

Defensive Impact

Team	Player	Tackles	Sacks	Interceptions	Fumble Recoveries
Eagles	C.J. Gardner-Johnson	4	0	2 (One Pick-Six)	0
Eagles	Jordan Davis	3	1	0	1
Cowboys	Micah Parsons	5	1	0	0

Key Highlights

C.J. Gardner-Johnson let an interception go and scored a touchdown while running for a staggering 70 yards in the first quarter; this changed the game.
Fumble recovery by Jordan Davis in addition to the Eagles’ fumble tackles was another step to their powerful defense.

Key Moments and Turning Points

Momentum began to shift in favor of the Eagles during the Cowboys’ first drive of the game due to C.J. Gardner-Johnson’s interception return for a touchdown.
An incredible 17 points were scored due to the 4 turnovers made by the Cowboys which seems to have given the Eagles and insurmountable lead.
The placement of Tanner McKee after the Kenny Pickett injury is a sign of great depth for the Eagles.

Conclusion

Philadelphia Eagles’ 41-7 victory against the Dallas Cowboys proves that the team was performing well as a unit. Both teams were able to put out strong offensive and defensive performances which illustrated the team’s superiority. With the success they have achieved so far, the Washington Eagles have managed to emerge as a strong and complete team before postseason starts.