Cowboys Overcome Eagles in Thrilling Comeback

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Cowboys staged an impressive comeback against the reigning Super Bowl champion Eagles, overcoming a daunting 21-point deficit. Dak Prescott, however, wasn’t ready to celebrate when his teammates started congratulating Tony Romo for breaking his passing yards record.

“Let’s wait until we win,” he insisted.

In a game filled with ups and downs, Prescott threw two touchdown passes, rushed for another score, and orchestrated a drive that culminated in Brandon Aubrey’s 42-yard field goal as time expired, securing a 24-21 victory for the Cowboys.

“Now I can take a moment to enjoy breaking Romo’s record,” Prescott said, reflecting on his performance that saw him throw for 354 yards, putting him at 34,378 yards total. “Seeing my name up there, I felt something, but honestly, I wasn’t prepared for it at all.”

“That’s probably why I reacted in surprise when I said, ‘No, no, don’t do that. We’ll celebrate later,’” he added.

This game marked Prescott’s 25th winning drive when the game was tied or he was trailing in the fourth quarter or overtime, allowing him to surpass Romo’s record.

With the Cowboys’ current record at 5-5-1, Prescott also extended his home winning streak against NFC East rivals to 19. This victory comes as the Cowboys played their first game at AT&T Stadium since the passing of defensive end Marshawn Kneeland.

On the other hand, the Eagles (8-3) are still in line for their first consecutive NFC East titles since winning four in a row from 2001 to 2004. After taking a 21-0 lead early in the second quarter, their offense struggled, which had been a source of frustration for AJ Brown.

This loss marked the Eagles’ first defeat by at least 21 points since 1999. For the Cowboys, it was their first win in a situation where they were down by three touchdowns since beating the Rams 34-31 in 2014.

“I’m not going to rush to any conclusions right now,” Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said, acknowledging the significant mistakes and self-harm the team caused. “As the head coach, I’m going to take responsibility for that.”

As the second half began, Prescott completed a 9-yard pass to George Pickens, giving Dallas a 21-7 lead and breaking the record held by Romo, who had previously thrown for 34,183 yards.

The Cowboys faced challenges early in the game with mistakes, including penalties that aided Philadelphia’s second touchdown drive and a false start that contributed to Prescott’s interception in the end zone, leaving them trailing 21-0.

Late in the game, the Eagles made their own errors, including a fumble by Saquon Barkley, which Dallas couldn’t capitalize on. Then Xavier Gipson mishandled a punt return deep in Philadelphia territory.

It was a chaotic scene when Aliyah Clark nearly fell twice while running downfield, ultimately forcing a fumble with a hefty hit alongside teammates Markketh Bell and Gipson.

Dallas struggled to find the end zone on several attempts, prompting coach Brian Schottenheimer to opt for a touchdown rather than a field goal, although Prescott’s pass to Jake Ferguson fell short.

With time running down, Osa Odighizuwa managed to sack Jalen Hurts, presenting the Cowboys with one more opportunity. They adeptly ran down the clock before setting up for the winning field goal after Prescott completed two vital passes, one to Pickens, who ended with nine catches for 146 yards and a touchdown.

“You’ve heard me say this often: you can’t win the game early on,” Schottenheimer remarked. “Believe in each other and know that we can find a way.”

In the first quarter, Brown put up five catches for 67 yards, including a touchdown, but then he wasn’t targeted again until later in the game. Hurts managed to throw a touchdown but couldn’t ignite a running game to maintain their lead, with Barkley limited to only 22 yards on ten carries.

“We need to find a way to finish games and show more consistency,” Hurts mentioned. “It was a tale of two halves, but ultimately, we just didn’t play a complete game.”

Dallas’s first touchdown came from a 1-yard catch by Pickens, while CeeDee Lamb’s 48-yard reception set up Brevin Spann-Ford’s first career touchdown from four yards, pulling Dallas closer late in the third quarter.

Prescott’s tying touchdown occurred when he scrambled left and dove into the end zone for an 8-yard run early in the fourth quarter.

“Games like this come down to confidence and believing in one another,” Prescott said. “When you’re down 21-0 so early against such a strong team, it’s all about staying resilient and maintaining focus, knowing you have a shot.”