Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles Match Player Stats defined the NFC East race in the 2025 NFL season, with these two fiercest rivals splitting their season series in dramatic fashion.
Philadelphia opened the season with a 24-20 home win on Thursday Night Football in Week 1, where Saquon Barkley’s late rushing touchdown proved decisive.
Dallas answered back with a stunning 24-21 Thanksgiving Day comeback win at AT&T Stadium in Week 13, erasing a 21-0 first-quarter deficit on a last-second Brandon Aubrey field goal.
The Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles met twice during the 2025 NFL regular season, producing two of the most dramatic games in the entire NFC East schedule.
Philadelphia won the first matchup in Week 1 at Lincoln Financial Field, while Dallas rallied from three touchdowns down to steal the second meeting on Thanksgiving at AT&T Stadium.
Both games were decided by a combined seven points, underscoring just how evenly matched this rivalry remains at its highest level.
| Detail | Game 1 | Game 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Date | September 5, 2025 | November 23, 2025 |
| Location | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia | AT&T Stadium, Arlington |
| Broadcast | Thursday Night Football (NBC) | Thanksgiving Day (FOX) |
| Result | PHI 24 – DAL 20 | DAL 24 – PHI 21 |
| Winning QB | Jalen Hurts | Dak Prescott |
| Game Decider | Jake Elliott 58-yd FG (Q3) | Aubrey 42-yd FG (final seconds) |
Philadelphia opened the 2025 NFL season with a dramatic 24-20 win over Dallas on Thursday Night Football at Lincoln Financial Field.
The Eagles dominated the ground game, rushing 38 times for 158 yards and three touchdowns, with Saquon Barkley delivering the go-ahead score on a 10-yard run with 56 seconds left in the second quarter.
Jake Elliott sealed the victory with a 58-yard field goal in the third quarter that proved to be the final score of the night.
| Quarter | Eagles | Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 7 | 7 |
| Q2 | 14 | 13 |
| Q3 | 3 | 0 |
| Q4 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 24 | 20 |
| Stat | Eagles |
|---|---|
| Total Yards | 302 |
| Passing Yards | 152 |
| Rushing Yards | 158 |
| First Downs | 20 |
| Turnovers | 0 |
| Time of Possession | 34:52 |
| Penalties | 9 for 110 yards |
| Sacks Allowed | 1 |
| Passer Rating | 94.2 |
| Stat | Cowboys |
|---|---|
| Total Yards | 307 |
| Passing Yards | 188 |
| Rushing Yards | 119 |
| First Downs | 22 |
| Turnovers | 1 |
| Time of Possession | 25:08 |
| Penalties | 4 for 42 yards |
| Sacks Allowed | 0 |
| Passer Rating | 76.6 |
Jalen Hurts was efficient if unspectacular through the air, completing 19 of 23 passes for 152 yards with a 94.2 passer rating and zero interceptions.
His legs were his biggest weapon. Hurts scrambled for two rushing touchdowns — a 4-yard score in Q1 and an 8-yard scamper in Q2 — to keep the Eagles ahead despite Dallas threatening repeatedly.
| Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Completions/Attempts | 19/23 |
| Completion % | 82.6% |
| Passing Yards | 152 |
| Pass TDs | 0 |
| Interceptions | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 |
| Sacks Taken | 1 |
| Passer Rating | 94.2 |
| Longest Completion | 51 yards |
Saquon Barkley delivered the defining play of Game 1 — a 10-yard go-ahead rushing touchdown with 56 seconds left in Q2 that gave Philadelphia a 21-17 lead it would not surrender.
Philadelphia’s ground attack was relentless, totaling 158 yards on 38 carries at 4.2 yards per attempt, with the Eagles controlling the clock for nearly 35 minutes.
| Stat | Eagles Rushing |
|---|---|
| Total Rush Attempts | 38 |
| Total Rush Yards | 158 |
| Avg Per Carry | 4.2 yds |
| Rushing TDs | 3 |
| Longest Run | 20 yards |
| Yards After Contact | 80 |
| Broken Tackles | 4 |
Jake Elliott’s 58-yard field goal in the third quarter was the defining special teams play of Game 1 and the final score of the night.
It was one of the longest field goals ever kicked in a Cowboys-Eagles regular season matchup, and it proved to be the margin of victory when Dallas failed to score in the second half.
| Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| FG Made/Attempted | 1/1 |
| Longest FG | 58 yards |
| Extra Points | 3/3 |
Dak Prescott had a solid statistical day, completing 21 of 34 passes for 188 yards, but zero passing touchdowns and a fumble loss at a critical moment defined his performance.
His 76.6 passer rating reflected a game where Dallas moved the ball well but couldn’t punch it into the end zone through the air, relying entirely on rushing touchdowns from Javonte Williams.
| Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Completions/Attempts | 21/34 |
| Completion % | 61.8% |
| Passing Yards | 188 |
| Pass TDs | 0 |
| Interceptions | 0 |
| Fumbles Lost | 1 |
| Sacks Taken | 0 |
| Passer Rating | 76.6 |
| Longest Completion | 32 yards |
Javonte Williams carried Dallas’s rushing attack in Game 1, scoring two rushing touchdowns — a 1-yard score in Q1 and another 1-yard goal-line run to open Q2.
Dallas totaled 119 rushing yards on 22 carries at 5.4 yards per attempt, with one long run of 49 yards that showed the Cowboys had breakaway ability when they needed it.
| Stat | Cowboys Rushing |
|---|---|
| Rush Attempts | 22 |
| Rush Yards | 119 |
| Avg Per Carry | 5.4 yds |
| Rushing TDs | 2 |
| Longest Run | 49 yards |
| Yards After Contact | 46 |
Philadelphia’s defense was stingy when it mattered, recording a fumble recovery, 1 sack, 6 pass deflections, and 3 tackles for loss despite missing key starters.
The Eagles held Dallas to zero points in the second half — a critical defensive stand that preserved their 24-20 lead after Jake Elliott’s field goal.
| Defensive Stat | Eagles |
|---|---|
| Combined Tackles | 53 |
| Sacks | 0.0 |
| Interceptions | 0 |
| Passes Defended | 6 |
| Forced Fumbles | 1 |
| Fumble Recoveries | 1 |
| QB Hits | 1 |
| TFL | 3.0 |
| Fourth-Down Stops | 1 |
| Play | Running Score |
|---|---|
| J. Williams 1-yd TD run (Q1) | PHI 0–7 DAL |
| J. Hurts 4-yd scramble TD (Q1) | PHI 7–7 DAL |
| J. Williams 1-yd TD run (Q2) | PHI 7–14 DAL |
| J. Hurts 8-yd scramble TD (Q2) | PHI 14–14 DAL |
| B. Aubrey 41-yd FG (Q2) | PHI 14–17 DAL |
| S. Barkley 10-yd TD run (Q2, :56) | PHI 21–17 DAL |
| B. Aubrey 53-yd FG (:03 left Q2) | PHI 21–20 DAL |
| J. Elliott 58-yd FG (Q3) | PHI 24–20 DAL |
Game 2 on Thanksgiving Day at AT&T Stadium was one of the greatest comebacks in Cowboys-Eagles rivalry history.
Philadelphia raced to a 21-0 lead after one quarter on three Jalen Hurts touchdowns — an A.J. Brown 16-yard TD reception, a Hurts 7-yard scramble TD, and another Hurts 1-yard rush TD.
Dallas erased the entire deficit, scoring 24 unanswered points across Q2, Q3, and Q4, with Dak Prescott throwing for 354 yards and Brandon Aubrey splitting the uprights from 42 yards on the final play to win 24-21.
| Quarter | Cowboys | Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 0 | 14 |
| Q2 | 7 | 7 |
| Q3 | 7 | 0 |
| Q4 | 10 | 0 |
| Final | 24 | 21 |
| Stat | Cowboys |
|---|---|
| Total Yards | 473 |
| Passing Yards | 354 |
| Rushing Yards | 125 |
| First Downs | 25 |
| Turnovers | 2 |
| Time of Possession | 29:02 |
| Penalties | 8 for 69 yards |
| Sacks Allowed | 1 |
| Passer Rating | 103.2 |
| Stat | Eagles |
|---|---|
| Total Yards | 339 |
| Passing Yards | 289 |
| Rushing Yards | 63 |
| First Downs | 19 |
| Turnovers | 2 |
| Time of Possession | 30:58 |
| Penalties | 14 for 96 yards |
| Sacks Allowed | 1 |
| Passer Rating | 99.2 |
Dak Prescott delivered one of the most remarkable comeback performances in Cowboys-Eagles Thanksgiving rivalry history, completing 23 of 36 passes for 354 yards and two touchdowns with a 103.2 passer rating.
He also scrambled for a rushing touchdown in Q4 to put Dallas ahead 21-21 — a signature moment that reminded everyone why the Cowboys still believe in Prescott as a clutch performer.
| Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Completions/Attempts | 23/36 |
| Completion % | 63.9% |
| Passing Yards | 354 |
| Pass TDs | 2 |
| Interceptions | 1 |
| Rush TDs | 1 (8-yd scramble, Q4) |
| Sacks Taken | 1 |
| Passer Rating | 103.2 |
| Longest Completion | 48 yards |
| Avg Yards Per Attempt | 9.4 |
George Pickens was spectacular in his Cowboys debut, hauling in a 1-yard touchdown reception from Prescott in Q2 to begin Dallas’s comeback from 21-0 down.
The Cowboys totaled 354 receiving yards on 23 receptions from 35 targets — an average of 15.4 yards per reception that reflected Prescott’s aggressive downfield attack in the comeback.
| Receiving — Cowboys | Targets | Receptions | Yards | TDs | Longest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team Total | 35 | 23 | 354 | 2 | 48 yds |
| Notable TDs | — | Pickens (1-yd), Spann-Ford (4-yd) | — | 2 | — |
Dallas ran the ball 31 times for 125 yards at 4.0 yards per carry, with Prescott’s 8-yard scramble touchdown in Q4 being the most important rushing play of the contest.
The Cowboys’ ground game kept Philadelphia’s defense honest enough to open up the passing lanes that Prescott exploited for 354 yards.
| Stat | Cowboys Rushing |
|---|---|
| Rush Attempts | 31 |
| Rush Yards | 125 |
| Avg Per Carry | 4.0 yds |
| Rushing TDs | 1 (Prescott scramble) |
| Longest Run | 21 yards |
| Broken Tackles | 10 |
| Yards After Contact | 35 |
Jalen Hurts was electrifying in the first quarter, accounting for all three Philadelphia touchdowns — throwing a 16-yard TD to A.J. Brown and rushing for scores of 7 yards and 1 yard.
After that explosive opening quarter, Hurts finished with 27 of 39 completions for 289 yards and a 99.2 passer rating, but Philadelphia scored zero points after Q2 as turnovers and penalties proved costly.
| Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Completions/Attempts | 27/39 |
| Completion % | 69.2% |
| Passing Yards | 289 |
| Pass TDs | 1 |
| Interceptions | 0 |
| Rush TDs | 2 |
| Fumbles Lost | 2 |
| Sacks Taken | 1 |
| Passer Rating | 99.2 |
| Longest Completion | 41 yards |
A.J. Brown opened the scoring with a 16-yard touchdown reception in Q1, part of a strong individual performance in the first half before the Cowboys shut down Philadelphia’s offense in the second half.
Philadelphia’s receiving corps totaled 27 catches for 289 yards on 36 targets — a solid showing, but Philadelphia’s 2 fumbles lost and 14 penalties for 96 yards ultimately cost them the game.
| Receiving — Eagles | Targets | Receptions | Yards | TDs | Longest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team Total | 36 | 27 | 289 | 1 | 41 yds |
| Notable TD | A.J. Brown | 16-yd catch Q1 | — | 1 | 16 yds |
Philadelphia’s defense forced two Dallas fumbles and one interception in Game 2 — a strong turnover performance that was completely undermined by the Eagles’ offense coughing the ball up twice and committing 14 penalties.
Dallas’s defense held firm when it mattered most, recording three three-and-outs and one interception of Hurts, and allowing Philadelphia to score zero points after Q2.
| Defensive Stat | Cowboys | Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Combined Tackles | 49 | 65 |
| Sacks | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Interceptions | 0 | 1 |
| Passes Defended | 3 | 4 |
| Forced Fumbles | 1 | 2 |
| Fumble Recoveries | 1 | 1 |
| QB Hits | 6 | 6 |
| TFL | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Three-and-Outs Forced | 3 | 1 |
| Fourth-Down Stops | 0 | 2 |
Brandon Aubrey went 1-for-2 on field goals, but the one he made was all that mattered — a 42-yard walk-off field goal with three seconds remaining in Q4 that won the game 24-21 for Dallas.
His missed attempt earlier in the game (a 50-plus yarder) briefly threatened to cost Dallas the comeback, but his nerves held on the final play of the night.
| Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| FG Made/Attempted | 1/2 |
| Game-Winning FG | 42 yards (final play, Q4) |
| Missed FG | 1 (50+ yards) |
| Extra Points | 3/3 |
| Play | Running Score |
|---|---|
| J. Hurts to A.J. Brown 16-yd TD pass (Q1) | DAL 0–7 PHI |
| J. Hurts 7-yd scramble TD (Q1) | DAL 0–14 PHI |
| J. Hurts 1-yd TD run (Q2) | DAL 0–21 PHI |
| D. Prescott to G. Pickens 1-yd TD pass (Q2) | DAL 7–21 PHI |
| D. Prescott to B. Spann-Ford 4-yd TD pass (Q3) | DAL 14–21 PHI |
| D. Prescott 8-yd scramble TD (Q4) | DAL 21–21 PHI |
| B. Aubrey 42-yd walk-off FG (Q4, :03) | DAL 24–21 PHI |
| Combined Stat | Cowboys | Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Series Record | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Total Points Scored | 44 | 45 |
| Combined Total Yards | 780 | 641 |
| Combined Passing Yards | 542 | 441 |
| Combined Rushing Yards | 244 | 221 |
| Combined TDs | 5 | 6 |
| Total Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
| Total Penalties | 12 for 111 yds | 23 for 206 yds |
| Combined Passer Rating | 76.6 / 103.2 | 94.2 / 99.2 |
Prescott was a different player in each game — anonymous in Game 1 (zero passing TDs, 76.6 rating) and spectacular in Game 2 (354 yards, 2 TDs, 103.2 rating).
His Game 2 comeback — erasing a 21-0 Q1 deficit — stands as one of the most impressive individual QB performances in Cowboys-Eagles rivalry history.
| Stat | Game 1 (9/5) | Game 2 (11/23) | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comp/Att | 21/34 | 23/36 | 44/70 |
| Completion % | 61.8% | 63.9% | 62.9% |
| Passing Yards | 188 | 354 | 542 |
| Pass TDs | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Interceptions | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Passer Rating | 76.6 | 103.2 | — |
Hurts was devastating in his first-quarter blitz in Game 2, scoring three touchdowns in less than eight minutes of game time against the Cowboys’ defense.
Across both games he was accurate and productive, but Philadelphia’s inability to stop Dallas in Game 2’s second half when leading 21-0 raises hard questions about the Eagles’ closing ability.
| Stat | Game 1 (9/5) | Game 2 (11/23) | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comp/Att | 19/23 | 27/39 | 46/62 |
| Completion % | 82.6% | 69.2% | 74.2% |
| Passing Yards | 152 | 289 | 441 |
| Pass TDs | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Interceptions | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Fumbles Lost | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Passer Rating | 94.2 | 99.2 | — |
Both kickers were central to the outcome of their respective wins — Elliott’s 58-yarder sealed Game 1 for Philadelphia, while Aubrey’s 42-yarder on the final play of Game 2 won it for Dallas.
| Kicker | Game | FG Made/Att | Long | Key Moment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Elliott (PHI) | Game 1 | 1/1 | 58 yds | Final score of the game |
| Brandon Aubrey (DAL) | Game 1 | 2/2 | 53 yds | Kept Dallas within striking range |
| Jake Elliott (PHI) | Game 2 | 0/1 | — | Missed 50+ yarder |
| Brandon Aubrey (DAL) | Game 2 | 1/2 | 42 yds | Walk-off winner, final play |
One of the most striking numbers from the 2025 Cowboys-Eagles series was Philadelphia’s penalty total — 23 penalties for 206 yards across both games combined.
In Game 1, the Eagles were flagged 9 times for 110 yards. In Game 2, they committed a jaw-dropping 14 penalties for 96 yards, including multiple costly flags that stalled drives when they were trying to protect a 21-0 lead.
Philadelphia’s penalty indiscipline across these two games played a direct role in both — failing to pull away in Game 1 and collapsing from 21-0 up in Game 2.
The 1-1 split between Dallas and Philadelphia in 2025 reflected the broader balance of power in the NFC East, where both teams were fighting for playoff seeding through much of the season.
Philadelphia’s Game 1 win came on opening night with home crowd advantage and a dominant ground game. Dallas’s Game 2 win came on Thanksgiving, their most historic and high-profile home game of every season.
The series split meant the tiebreaker between these two rivals came down to other metrics — a reminder of just how closely matched the Cowboys and Eagles have been throughout the Dak Prescott-Jalen Hurts era.
| Period | Cowboys Record | Eagles Record |
|---|---|---|
| All-Time Series | Cowboys lead | — |
| 2020–2025 (recent) | 6-6 | 6-6 |
| 2025 Season | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Last Dallas sweep | 2022 season | — |
| Last Philadelphia sweep | 2023 season | — |
Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Dallas Cowboys 24-20 on Thursday Night Football at Lincoln Financial Field on September 5, 2025, with a 58-yard Jake Elliott field goal delivering the winning margin.
Dallas Cowboys won 24-21 on Thanksgiving Day at AT&T Stadium on November 23, 2025, erasing a 21-0 first-quarter deficit on a Brandon Aubrey 42-yard walk-off field goal.
Prescott combined for 542 passing yards across both games — struggling in Game 1 (76.6 rating, zero TDs) but delivering an outstanding comeback in Game 2 (354 yards, 2 TDs, 103.2 rating).
Hurts was excellent across both games, completing 46 of 62 passes for 441 yards with zero interceptions and four rushing touchdowns, but two fumbles lost in Game 2 were critical to Philadelphia’s loss.
Jake Elliott kicked a 58-yard field goal to seal Game 1 for Philadelphia. Brandon Aubrey hit a 42-yard walk-off field goal on the final play of Game 2 to win it for Dallas.
Barkley’s 10-yard rushing touchdown with 56 seconds left in the second quarter gave Philadelphia a 21-17 lead they never surrendered, proving to be the decisive score in the 24-20 Eagles win.
Dallas totaled 354 receiving yards on 23 catches, with George Pickens catching a 1-yard touchdown and tight end Brycen Spann-Ford hauling in a 4-yard TD as part of Dallas’s 24-unanswered-point comeback.
Penalties were Philadelphia’s critical weakness — the Eagles committed 23 penalties for 206 combined yards across both games, including 14 penalties for 96 yards in their Thanksgiving loss despite leading 21-0 at quarter time.
Both teams have gone 6-6 against each other in the 2020-2025 regular season stretch, reflecting just how evenly matched this NFC East rivalry has been in the modern era.
The Cowboys overcame a 21-0 first-quarter deficit in the Thanksgiving Game 2 to win 24-21, marking the largest deficit erased in a Dallas-Philadelphia regular season game during the Dak Prescott era.
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Game 1 in Philadelphia was a masterclass in Eagles ground dominance — Saquon Barkley’s go-ahead touchdown and Jake Elliott’s historic 58-yard field goal held off a Dallas team that outgained Philadelphia by five yards but lost by four points.
Game 2 on Thanksgiving at AT&T Stadium delivered a comeback for the ages — Dak Prescott erased a 21-0 deficit with 354 passing yards, a rushing touchdown, and the composure to set up Brandon Aubrey’s walk-off 42-yard field goal on the final play.
Philadelphia’s 14 penalties for 96 yards in Game 2 cost them a seemingly insurmountable lead. Both teams split the 2025 series 1-1, setting up what promises to be another decisive showdown when the 2026 NFL season begins and these two NFC East rivals meet again in what remains the most intense rivalry in professional football.