Sunday Night Showdown: Cowboys vs. Eagles – A Battle for the NFC East

Dak Prescott and the Cowboys can get themselves into a tie with the Eagles if they win Sunday night. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

The Dallas Cowboys have been waiting for this rematch against Philadelphia Eagles for over a month. Ever since they lost 28-23 in Week 9 at Lincoln Financial Field, Dallas has seemingly been seething.

In the four games they’ve played since that loss in Philly, the Cowboys have averaged 42 points per game. They failed to score 40 points in just one of them. Their opponents have scored an average of 18 points, and only one of them managed to score over 20. Though it’s probably worth mentioning that three of their last four opponents were the New York Giants, Carolina Panthers, and Washington Commanders.

All three of those teams have losing records. Their Week 13 opponent, the Seattle Seahawks, dropped to 6-6 after they lost 41-35. But regardless of the opponent, the Cowboys are ready for this matchup.

But are the Eagles? They got tossed around like a rag doll against the San Francisco 49ers last week, losing 42-19. They looked disorganized and tired. That makes sense; they’re approaching the end of a rough six-game gauntlet that actually started with the Cowboys. They’ve got to beat the Cowboys to stay ahead in the NFC East, because if they lose they’ll both have 10-3 records. That 5-0 start feels pretty far away now.

A lot is on the line Sunday night. May the best team win. Follow along as Yahoo Sports provides the latest news, scores and highlights from Sunday Night Football.

Live42 updates

Mon, December 11, 2023 at 3:38 AM GMT+1

The Eagles hit a 44-yard field goal, and the Cowboys now lead 17-6 with 1:48 left in the half.

Mon, December 11, 2023 at 3:36 AM GMT+1

Micah Parsons helps force a 4th down for the Cowboys. Eagles coming out to try a field goal now

Mon, December 11, 2023 at 3:28 AM GMT+1Mon, December 11, 2023 at 3:26 AM GMT+1

Rico Dowdle gets in after all, and the Cowboys go up 17-3 late in the second quarter.

Mon, December 11, 2023 at 3:17 AM GMT+1

Brandon Aubrey, good at kicking.

How confident are the Cowboys in rookie kicker Brandon Aubrey? He became the first player in NFL history to make a 60-yard field goal in the first quarter. If Aubrey was to miss, Eagles would have ball at the 50. Aubrey’s make was 27th straight to begin his NFL career.

— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) December 11, 2023

Mon, December 11, 2023 at 3:09 AM GMT+1

Philly gets on the board with a 52-yard Jake Elliott field goal. 12:34, 2nd quarter.

Mon, December 11, 2023 at 3:07 AM GMT+1Mon, December 11, 2023 at 3:06 AM GMT+1

Eagles go 3-and-out …. but then they convert on a fake punt pass to a wide open Olamide Zaccheaus!

First down Philly.

Mon, December 11, 2023 at 3:00 AM GMT+1Mon, December 11, 2023 at 2:58 AM GMT+1

Brandon Aubrey NAILS a 60-yard field goal for the Cowboys!

Mon, December 11, 2023 at 2:57 AM GMT+1

There have been EIGHT penalties already in this game, four on each team.

And a holding penalty stalled out that drive for Dallas.

Mon, December 11, 2023 at 2:52 AM GMT+1

Cowboys go for it on 4th and 2 from the Philly 44 and Tony Pollard gets it.

Mike McCarthy being aggressive early.

Mon, December 11, 2023 at 2:45 AM GMT+1

This ended a good-looking drive for Philly:

Mon, December 11, 2023 at 2:43 AM GMT+1

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts FUMBLES it and Cowboys take over at their own 20!

Mon, December 11, 2023 at 2:36 AM GMT+1

Jalen Hurts is already on the move as he gains 11 yards with a run up the middle.

Mon, December 11, 2023 at 2:31 AM GMT+1Mon, December 11, 2023 at 2:30 AM GMT+1

Dak scrambles and finds CeeDee Lamb for a walk-in TD! Cowboys strike first

Mon, December 11, 2023 at 2:25 AM GMT+1Mon, December 11, 2023 at 2:21 AM GMT+1Mon, December 11, 2023 at 2:11 AM GMT+1
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