The Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys clash in Week 17 is a closely anticipated event as the Eagles attempt to clinch the NFC East title and claim a top seed in the conference. The Cowboys tried to find their playoff hope without their star quarterback Dak Prescott.
Philadelphia won 41-7 in its home, dominating the game right from the start. Dallas was overwhelmed by the Eagles’ defense and the Eagles, with Kenny Pickett and a spectacular effort from Saquon Barkley on offense, were too much for them. In this article we’ll discuss dallas cowboys vs philadelphia eagles match player stats and more.
Match Overview
Game Details
| Details | Information |
| Match | Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys |
| Week | 17 |
| Venue | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |
| Date | December 29, 2024 |
| Eagles Record | 12-3 (before the game) |
| Cowboys Record | 7-8 (before the game) |
| Final Score | Eagles 41 – Cowboys 7 |
Game Overview
Pre-Match Scenario
Philadelphia Eagles (12-3) were perfectly placed in the fight for the NFC East and the second seed in the NFC playoffs heading into Week 17.
Dallas Cowboys (7-8) took were missing Dak Prescott (hamstring injury), CeeDee Lamb and other key defensive players but had won three of their last four games.
The Eagles started with Kenny Pickett as QB, and the Cowboys again went with Cooper Rushat QB.
Final Score & Quarter Breakdown
| Team | 1st Quarter | 2nd Quarter | 3rd Quarter | 4th Quarter | Final Score |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 7 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 41 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys: Full Squad List
Below is the complete squad list for both teams in their Week 17 matchup.
Philadelphia Eagles Squad
| Position | Player Name |
| Quarterbacks | Kenny Pickett, Tanner McKee |
| Running Backs | Saquon Barkley, Kenneth Gainwell, Tyrion Davis-Price |
| Wide Receivers | A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, Grant Calcaterra |
| Tight Ends | Dallas Goedert, Jack Stoll |
| Offensive Line | Jordan Mailata, Landon Dickerson, Jason Kelce, Cam Jurgens, Lane Johnson |
| Defensive Line | Josh Sweat, Thomas Booker IV, Milton Williams, Moro Ojomo, Jordan Davis |
| Linebackers | Oren Burks, Zack Baun, Jalyx Hunt, Quinyon Mitchell, Jeremiah Trotter Jr. |
| Cornerbacks | Darius Slay Jr., Avonte Maddox, Cooper DeJean |
| Safeties | C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Reed Blankenship |
| Special Teams | Jake Elliott (K), Arryn Siposs (P) |
Dallas Cowboys Squad
| Position | Player Name |
| Quarterbacks | Cooper Rush, Trey Lance |
| Running Backs | Rico Dowdle, Ezekiel Elliott, KaVontae Turpin |
| Wide Receivers | Brandin Cooks, Jalen Brooks, Jonathan Mingo, Jalen Tolbert |
| Tight Ends | Jake Ferguson, Ryan Flournoy, Hunter Luepke |
| Offensive Line | Tyron Smith, Tyler Smith, Tyler Biadasz, Zack Martin, Terence Steele |
| Defensive Line | Micah Parsons, Osa Odighizuwa, Carlos Watkins, Linval Joseph |
| Linebackers | Eric Kendricks, Malik Hooker, Marist Liufau, Nick Vigil |
| Cornerbacks | Daron Bland, Andrew Booth Jr., Jourdan Lewis |
| Safeties | Israel Mukuamu, Donovan Wilson, Juanyeh Thomas |
| Special Teams | Brandon Aubrey (K), Bryan Anger (P) |
Philadelphia Eagles Player Stats
Quarterback Performance
| Player | Pass Attempts | Pass Completions | Passing Yards | Passing TDs | INTs | Rushing Attempts | Rushing Yards | Rushing TDs |
| Kenny Pickett | 15 | 10 | 143 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Tanner McKee | 4 | 3 | 54 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
Rushing & Receiving Performance
| Player | Rushing Attempts | Rushing Yards | Rushing TDs | Receptions | Receiving Yards | Receiving TDs |
| Saquon Barkley | 31 | 167 | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Kenneth Gainwell | 3 | 4 | 1 | 5 | – | – |
| A.J. Brown | – | – | – | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| DeVonta Smith | – | – | – | 6 | 120 | 2 |
| Grant Calcaterra | – | – | – | 1 | 34 | – |
| Tyrion Davis-Price | 3 | 8 | – | – | – | – |
Defensive Performance
| Player | Tackles | Sacks | Interceptions |
| Oren Burks | 7 | – | – |
| Zack Baun | 7 | – | – |
| Cooper DeJean | 6 | – | – |
| Jalyx Hunt | 6 | – | – |
| Quinyon Mitchell | 5 | – | – |
| Josh Sweat | 5 | – | – |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | 1 | – | 2 (1 Pick-Six) |
Kicking Performance
| Player | FGs Attempted | FGs Converted | XPs Attempted | XPs Converted | Total Points |
| Jake Elliott | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 11 |
Dallas Cowboys Player Stats
Quarterback Performance
| Player | Pass Attempts | Pass Completions | Passing Yards | Passing TDs | INTs | Rushing Attempts | Rushing Yards | Rushing TDs |
| Cooper Rush | 28 | 15 | 147 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Trey Lance | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – |
Rushing & Receiving Performance
| Player | Rushing Attempts | Rushing Yards | Rushing TDs | Receptions | Receiving Yards | Receiving TDs |
| Rico Dowdle | 23 | 104 | 1 | 4 | – | – |
| Ezekiel Elliott | 3 | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Brandin Cooks | – | – | – | 4 | 52 | – |
| Jalen Tolbert | – | – | – | 3 | 30 | – |
Defensive Performance
| Player | Tackles | Sacks | Interceptions |
| Eric Kendricks | 9 | – | – |
| Malik Hooker | 9 | – | – |
| Daron Bland | 6 | – | – |
Kicking Performance
| Player | FGs Attempted | FGs Converted | XPs Attempted | XPs Converted | Total Points |
| Brandon Aubrey | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Game Summary & Key Takeaways
Eagles’ Offensive Brilliance
The players were dominant even if, without Jalen Hurts, even Kenny Pickett’s offense was efficient and strong with a record breaking performance by Barkley.
Cowboys’ Struggles Continue
- Philadelphia stymied Dallas’ offense against top defense. Turnovers by Cooper Rush along with a dearth of playmakers made it a battle hill.
- Bell’s impact on the NFC Playoff picture
- It clinched the Eagles the NFC East title.
- The fate of Cowboys playoff chances is now very much uncertain.
- Eric Dickerson’s rushing record is in sight for Barkley.
What’s Next?
The New York Giants will be Eagles’ opponent in Week 18. However, Mike McCarthy’s future remains uncertain and the Cowboys may decide to change the head coach. This signaled Eagles as they attempt to live up to their Super Bowl aspirations while the Cowboys have to regroup for next season.
Conclusion
The Philadelphia Eagles’ 41-7 rout of the Dallas Cowboys in Week 17 secured NFL and NFC East champions and one of the Super Bowl favourites. The Eagles’ strength shined even without Jalen Hurts in them as Saquon Barkley ran for a record-breaking performance and the defense shut down Dallas. But the Cowboys’ offensive struggles without Dak Prescott worried about whether the playoff chances or the coaching future could exist. With the regular season coming to a close, the Eagles seem poised for a deep playoff run and the Cowboys are left uncertain as to how far they can take their postseason push.
FAQs
The only one sided contest at Cowboys Stadium was when the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Dallas Cowboys 41-7.
The standout player was Saquon Barkley, who rushed 167 yards and 2 touchdowns, for a season total of 2,005 yards.
The Eagles took home the NFC East crown and moved up as one of the top seeds in the NFC playoffs with the victory.
However, slim playoff chances await the Cowboys before their next game. They also are speculating about the future of head coach Mike McCarthy following this disappointing loss.
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