The Dallas Cowboys delivered a statement win on Sunday night, dominating the Philadelphia Eagles 33-13 in a crucial NFC East showdown. The Cowboys improved to 9-4 and pulled even with the Eagles atop the division, holding the tiebreaker advantage with three games left.
The Cowboys offense was unstoppable, racking up 472 yards and 27 first downs. Quarterback Dak Prescott was in MVP form, throwing for 326 yards and three touchdowns, with no interceptions or sacks. He connected with wide receiver Brandon Aubrey for two scores, including a 75-yard bomb in the second quarter that gave the Cowboys a 17-3 lead. Aubrey finished with six catches for 143 yards, while running back Ezekiel Elliott added 103 yards and a touchdown on the ground.
The Cowboys defense was equally impressive, shutting down the Eagles offense and forcing three turnovers. The Cowboys sacked Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts four times and intercepted him twice, with cornerback Trevon Diggs returning one pick for a 42-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. Cowboys also held the Eagles to just 3 of 12 on third down conversions and 1 of 4 on fourth down attempts.
The Cowboys avenged their 28-23 loss to the Eagles in Week 9 and snapped their three-game losing streak to their division rivals. Cowboys have now won four of their last five games and are in prime position to clinch their first NFC East title since 2018. The Eagles, meanwhile, have lost two of their last three games and face a tough schedule ahead, with games against the Cardinals, Giants, and Washington.
The Cowboys will look to keep their momentum going next week, when they host the Washington Football Team on Saturday. The Eagles will try to bounce back when they visit the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.`
Cowboys Crush Eagles 33-13, Tie for NFC East Lead
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