Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles Match Player Stats (Nov 23, 2025)

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Brandon Aubrey’s 42 yard field goal split the uprights as time expired at AT&T Stadium. The kick completed one of the most improbable comebacks of the 2025 season. Dallas erased a 21-0 deficit to beat Philadelphia 24-21 in a Week 12 thriller that showcased why divisional football produces the wildest outcomes. Dak Prescott threw for 354 yards and two touchdowns while George Pickens hauled in nine catches for 146 yards and a score. The defending Super Bowl champions controlled the first half before their lead evaporated.

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Complete Team Statistics

Dallas outgained Philadelphia by 134 yards in the second half.

Dallas controlled 473 total yards compared to Philadelphia’s 339, a 134 yard advantage built entirely after halftime. The Cowboys scored 24 unanswered points while their defense shut down an offense that had scored 21 in the opening 20 minutes.

Philadelphia committed 14 penalties for 96 yards, their highest total of the season. Those infractions destroyed drives at crucial moments and prevented any second half rhythm. Fred Johnson’s hands to the face penalty in the fourth quarter wiped out a completion to DeVonta Smith that would have given the Eagles a first down at the Dallas 12 yard line with the game tied.

Quarterback Battle: Prescott vs Hurts

The quarterback matchup split into two distinct halves.

First Half Success vs Second Half Struggles

Prescott averaged 9.8 yards per attempt compared to Hurts’ 7.4. Dallas attacked downfield while Philadelphia relied on shorter completions. The Dallas quarterback broke Tony Romo’s franchise passing yards record in the third quarter, reaching 34,378 career yards on a 9 yard completion to Pickens. He converted crucial third downs and scored on an 8 yard run early in the fourth quarter to tie the game.

Hurts accounted for all three Philadelphia touchdowns, running for scores of 7 yards and 1 yard while hitting A.J. Brown for a 16 yard touchdown. The Eagles quarterback dominated early but managed just 14 completions for 98 yards after building the 21-0 lead.

Hurts gained 33 rushing yards on seven attempts in the first half, but Dallas adjusted defensively and limited his scrambling ability. The Cowboys started playing more zone coverage and kept a spy on Hurts to prevent big runs.

Prescott completed 14 of 20 passes for 209 yards and two touchdowns after halftime. His second half passer rating of 127.6 dwarfed Hurts’ 71.4 as the Cowboys found their offensive rhythm. The interception Prescott threw came at the goal line after a false start penalty pushed Dallas back from the 1 yard line, with Reed Blankenship diving in front of CeeDee Lamb to make the pick.

Ground Game Comparison

Both teams approached the running game differently with vastly different results.

Philadelphia Eagles Rushing

Dallas Cowboys Rushing

Barkley had his worst game as an Eagle. The All Pro running back managed just 22 yards on 10 carries, continuing a troubling trend. Since Philadelphia’s bye week, Barkley has gained 165 yards on 58 attempts with zero rushing touchdowns. His 2.8 yards per carry average during that stretch falls far below expectations.

Dallas stacked the box with eight defenders on most plays. The strategy forced Philadelphia to throw. Barkley couldn’t find running lanes.

Williams carried 20 times for 87 yards. His physical running wore down the Philadelphia defense. According to Pro Football Reference, Williams forced 8 missed tackles and gained 34 yards after contact. His consistency kept drives alive in the second half and gave Prescott time to operate. Davis added 24 yards on just three carries, including a 21 yard burst.

Pass Catching Production

The receiving corps on both sides provided fireworks, with Dallas getting more explosive plays when it mattered.

Philadelphia Eagles Receiving

Dallas Cowboys Receiving

Pickens caught all nine targets for 146 yards, the best performance of his Dallas career. His 43 yard reception over double coverage in the fourth quarter stood as the play that changed everything. Pickens ran a go route down the left sideline, adjusted to the slightly underthrown ball, and hauled it in with Cooper DeJean and Quinyon Mitchell both draped on him. That catch moved Dallas to the Philadelphia 11 yard line and set up Prescott’s tying touchdown run two plays later. The wide receiver now has 1,054 receiving yards and eight touchdowns this season.

Brown caught five passes for 67 yards in the first quarter. His 16 yard touchdown reception opened the scoring. He then caught just three passes for 43 yards the rest of the game. The veteran receiver ran a post route, found space between defenders, and hauled in Hurts’ perfectly placed throw.

Smith hauled in a crucial 41 yard pass on third and 12 in the second quarter that led directly to a touchdown. His deep routes stretched the Dallas secondary in the first quarter. Smith ran a go route down the right sideline, created separation from DaRon Bland, and made a spectacular catch while falling out of bounds.

Lamb caught just four of his 11 targets. He dropped three passes, including a potential third down conversion in the end zone and several crucial third down opportunities. One drop on third and goal from the 1 yard line proved particularly costly.

Ferguson caught five passes for 60 yards, including a 12 yard catch and run where he carried multiple defenders for extra yardage. Turpin’s 48 yard catch and run late in the second quarter sparked Dallas’ first scoring drive and gave them hope at halftime.

Defensive Performance Statistics

Dallas made critical defensive adjustments that completely changed the game.

Philadelphia Eagles Defense

Dallas Cowboys Defense

Philadelphia’s Early Success

The Eagles defense dominated early. They forced Dallas into three and outs and kept constant pressure on Prescott. Dean’s sack on third down in the first quarter forced a punt. Carter and Davis clogged running lanes and made Javonte Williams work for every yard.

Blankenship’s end zone interception in the second quarter prevented Dallas from cutting into the lead before halftime. After a false start pushed the Cowboys back to the 6 yard line, Prescott targeted Lamb crossing the end zone. Blankenship read the route perfectly, dove in front of the receiver, and made the catch to preserve the 21-0 lead. The Eagles safety also suffered a thigh injury that forced him out in the second half.

Dallas Takes Control

The Cowboys held Philadelphia scoreless on their final eight possessions. That dominant stretch included five punts, two forced turnovers, and a missed field goal. The Cowboys defense generated 16 total pressures on Hurts in the second half. That pressure disrupted timing routes and forced Hurts into quick throws.

Odighizuwa came through when Dallas needed it most. With 1:52 remaining and the score tied at 21, he beat left guard Landon Dickerson with a swim move and sacked Hurts for a 13 yard loss on third and 2. That forced a punt and gave Dallas the ball with enough time to drive for the winning field goal. Odighizuwa finished with four quarterback hits and constant pressure throughout the second half.

Sam Williams forced Saquon Barkley’s first fumble of the season on a crucial fourth quarter play. With Dallas trailing, Williams came from behind as Barkley turned upfield after catching a short pass. Williams punched the ball out perfectly and Kenneth Murray recovered at the Dallas 33 yard line.

Alijah Clark made a crucial special teams play. Clark pursued Xavier Gipson on a punt return at the Philadelphia 2 yard line and, along with Markquese Bell, delivered a crushing hit just as Gipson secured the catch. The ball popped loose and long snapper Trent Sieg recovered at the 8 yard line.

Special Teams Impact

Elliott’s missed field goal and Gipson’s fumble proved costly for Philadelphia.

Kicking Statistics

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Aubrey missed a 51 yard field goal attempt wide left in the third quarter after Dallas drove to the Philadelphia 33 yard line. The miss gave the Eagles excellent field position, but they couldn’t capitalize. Aubrey made up for it with the game winner, converting from 42 yards as time expired.

Elliott’s 56 yard miss in the fourth quarter proved devastating. Philadelphia faced fourth and 5 from the Dallas 38 yard line with a chance to take the lead. The kick sailed wide right. Dallas got the ball back with momentum. Three plays later, Pickens made his spectacular 43 yard catch and the Cowboys tied the game.

Gipson’s decision to field a punt at the 2 yard line resulted in disaster. The return man caught the ball near his own goal line, took two steps forward, and absorbed a massive hit from Clark. The ball popped straight up into the air and Sieg fell on it at the 8 yard line. The Cowboys ran four plays but couldn’t score, with passes to Lamb and Ferguson falling incomplete on third and fourth down from inside the 2 yard line.

How The Game Unfolded

Philadelphia dominated the first half. Dallas owned the second.

First Half Domination

First Quarter

• 8:41 PHI: A.J. Brown 16 yard pass from Jalen Hurts (Elliott kick) 7-0
• 0:57 PHI: Jalen Hurts 7 yard run (Elliott kick) 14-0

Second Quarter

• 11:32 PHI: Jalen Hurts 1 yard run (Elliott kick) 21-0
• 0:21 DAL: George Pickens 1 yard pass from Dak Prescott (Aubrey kick) 21-7

Philadelphia scored touchdowns on three of their first four possessions. Brown’s 16 yard touchdown capped an opening drive that covered 50 yards in seven plays. Hurts ran for a 7 yard score on the next possession, then powered in from 1 yard out to make it 21-0. A roughing the kicker penalty on fourth and 10 extended that scoring drive after the Eagles were forced to punt.

Dallas finally broke through right before halftime. Turpin’s 48 yard reception moved the ball into Philadelphia territory, and Ferguson’s 17 yard catch set up first and goal. Pickens caught a 1 yard touchdown pass to cut the deficit to 21-7 at intermission. The score gave the Cowboys momentum.

Second Half Rally

Third Quarter

• 2:02 DAL: Brevyn Spann-Ford 4 yard pass from Dak Prescott (Aubrey kick) 21-14

Fourth Quarter

• 11:40 DAL: Dak Prescott 8 yard run (Aubrey kick) 21-21
• 0:00 DAL: Brandon Aubrey 42 yard field goal 24-21

Dallas controlled the third quarter. CeeDee Lamb caught a 48 yard pass on third and 5 that moved the chains and got Dallas into scoring position. Prescott found Spann-Ford for a 4 yard touchdown that made it 21-14.

After Pickens’ 43 yard catch moved Dallas to the 11 yard line, Prescott kept the ball on second down, ran left, and dove over the goal line from 8 yards out. The game stood tied at 21 early in the fourth quarter.

Dallas got the ball back with 1:35 remaining after Odighizuwa’s sack forced a punt. Prescott completed passes of 7 yards and 19 yards to Ferguson, then hit Pickens on a slant route for 24 yards to the Philadelphia 23. After a kneel down and a spike, Aubrey trotted onto the field with 3 seconds remaining and converted the game winner.

Fourth Quarter Turnovers Changed Everything

Two Philadelphia turnovers in the final quarter gave Dallas the opportunities they needed.

Barkley caught a short pass on second and 17 from the Dallas 38 and turned upfield looking for yards. Sam Williams came from behind and punched the ball out perfectly with his right hand. Kenneth Murray fell on the loose ball at the Dallas 33, giving the Cowboys possession. Dallas couldn’t score on that possession, but the momentum had completely shifted.

Gipson’s fumble on the punt return gave Dallas another opportunity deep in Philadelphia territory. The Eagles defense made a critical goal line stand, stopping Dallas on four straight plays from inside the 2 yard line. Prescott’s pass to Lamb on third down fell incomplete in the end zone. His fourth down throw to Ferguson came up just short of the goal line.

That stop should have energized Philadelphia, but they couldn’t move the ball. Three plays netted just 15 yards before Mann punted. Dallas took over at their own 27 with 1:35 left and drove for the winning field goal.

Historical Context and Playoff Implications

This 21 point comeback ties the largest in Dallas franchise history. The Cowboys previously rallied from 21 down to beat the St. Louis Rams 34-31 on September 21, 2014. For Philadelphia, blowing a 21 point lead marked their first such collapse since 1999. The Arizona Cardinals beat them 25-24 that season after trailing by three touchdowns.

Prescott’s home winning streak against NFC East opponents now stands at 19 games, one shy of Tom Brady’s NFL record of 20 set with the New England Patriots. The Dallas quarterback has dominated divisional rivals at AT&T Stadium throughout his career, and this performance added another memorable chapter.

The victory improved Dallas to 5-5-1 and kept their slim playoff hopes alive according to NFL.com standings. At 8-3, Philadelphia maintained control of the NFC East race but suffered a crushing loss that exposed weaknesses.

The Eagles have been shut out in the second half twice this season. Both games were losses. Their 24-15 loss to Chicago on Black Friday five days later extended their losing streak to two games. Philadelphia then lost to the Los Angeles Chargers in overtime on Monday Night Football, making it three straight defeats.

Both teams split the season series. Philadelphia won the Week 1 opener 24-20 at Lincoln Financial Field on September 4, 2025. That victory started the Eagles’ season 1-0 before they reeled off seven more wins to reach 8-2. This loss dropped them to 8-3 and started a three game losing streak that raised serious questions about their ability to close out games.

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Second Half Adjustments Made The Difference

Dallas defensive coordinator made crucial changes at halftime. The Cowboys brought more pressure on Hurts, generating 16 total pressures compared to just nine in the first half. That constant heat disrupted Philadelphia’s timing and forced Hurts into quicker throws.

Dallas also adjusted their coverage scheme. After Adoree’ Jackson left with a head injury, Cooper DeJean moved outside and the Cowboys played more Cover 3 zone to limit explosive plays. Philadelphia managed just 107 total yards over the final 18 minutes.

The Cowboys kept a spy on Hurts to prevent big scrambles. DeMarvion Overshown or Nakobe Dean dropped back into shallow zones instead of rushing, watching Hurts and closing quickly whenever he left the pocket. This adjustment limited Hurts to just 4 rushing yards after halftime.

Philadelphia’s offense stalled completely after halftime. The Eagles gained just 107 yards on their final eight drives. They ran just seven times for 19 yards after intermission, abandoning the ground game entirely.

Offensively, Dallas featured Pickens as their primary target and used play action to create explosive opportunities. Prescott completed 9 of 11 passes for 174 yards and a touchdown off play action, his second most play action passing yards in a single game during his career. The Cowboys also leaned heavily on Williams’ physical running style to wear down the Philadelphia defense and control the clock.

Barkley touched the ball only four times in the second half for negative yardage. Philadelphia became too pass heavy and Dallas knew what was coming.

Player Performances That Defined The Outcome

Pickens had the game of his Dallas career. His perfect 9 for 9 receiving performance included multiple contested catches and the spectacular 43 yard grab in the fourth quarter. The wide receiver’s ability to win against double coverage gave Prescott a reliable target on crucial downs. Pickens now ranks second in the NFL in receiving yards this season with 1,054, trailing only Jaxon Smith-Njigba of Seattle.

Williams’ workload of 20 carries for 87 yards controlled the second half. His physical running style forced 8 missed tackles. Every tough yard Williams gained ate clock and kept Hurts on the sideline. His consistency allowed Dallas to methodically march down the field on long drives that flipped field position.

Hurts dominated for one quarter, then struggled. His three total touchdowns built the commanding lead, but he completed just 14 passes for 98 yards after staking Philadelphia to a 21-0 advantage. The quarterback couldn’t adjust when Dallas started bringing pressure.

Brown caught eight passes for 110 yards and a touchdown, but his production came almost entirely in the first quarter. That five catch, 67 yard start gave Philadelphia early confidence. His three catches for 43 yards the rest of the way couldn’t sustain drives.

What This Result Means For Both Teams

Philadelphia’s second half offensive struggles have become a consistent problem. Head coach Nick Sirianni must figure out why his offense can’t adjust when opponents make changes. The Eagles scored just 24 points combined in their three game losing streak that followed this defeat. Their offense averaged 8 points per game in the second half during that stretch.

Barkley’s decline since the bye week is alarming. His 165 yards on 58 carries over three games with zero touchdowns represents a stunning collapse for an All Pro running back. Dallas showed other teams exactly how to stop him: stack the box and force Philadelphia to throw.

For Dallas, this victory proved they can beat defending Super Bowl champions when healthy. The additions of Quinnen Williams at defensive tackle and Logan Wilson at linebacker gave the Cowboys the defensive pieces they needed. Pickens’ emergence as a true number one receiver answered their biggest offensive question. If Dallas keeps winning, their playoff hopes remain realistic despite the slow start to the season.

The NFC East race stays tight heading into the final weeks. Both teams still have meaningful games ahead that will determine playoff seeding. This Cowboys Eagles matchup on November 23, 2025 at AT&T Stadium ranks among the biggest comebacks in rivalry history, with performances that proved no lead is safe.