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Dak Prescott, Javonte Williams Lead Cowboys Past Struggling Eagles 38-21

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Key takeawaysDak Prescott threw for 212 yards and three touchdowns, and Javonte Williams rushed for a career-high 155 yards as the Dallas Cowboys defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38-21 on Monday night. The victory handed the Eagles their fifth consecutive loss.
Eagles’ nightmare season deepens as Cowboys hand Philadelphia fifth straight loss

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Dak Prescott threw for 212 yards and three touchdowns, and Javonte Williams rushed for a career-high 155 yards as the Dallas Cowboys defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38-21 on Monday night. The victory handed the Eagles their fifth consecutive loss.

Game Summary and Key Performances

  • Dak Prescott: Completed passes for 212 yards and three touchdowns, including two to CeeDee Lamb.
  • Javonte Williams: Rushed for 155 yards and a touchdown, marking the first 150-yard rushing game by a Dallas player since 2018.
  • CeeDee Lamb: Caught two touchdown passes, including a 16-yard score in the third quarter.
  • Brandon Aubrey: Converted field goals of 55, 27, and 24 yards.

The Cowboys improved to 3-4, keeping them in contention in the NFC East, which is led by the New York Giants at 4-2-1. Meanwhile, the Eagles fell to 2-5, experiencing their longest losing streak since 2016.

Philadelphia's Offensive Struggles

Philadelphia played without starting quarterback Jalen Hurts, who is expected to miss the remainder of the season due to blood clots in his lungs. Tanner McKee stepped in at quarterback, completing 23 of 35 passes for 211 yards, one touchdown, and one interception.

Running back Saquon Barkley returned from a hamstring injury, rushing for 62 yards on seven carries, though he spent time receiving treatment on the sideline for his back and hamstring.

Franchise Milestone

During half-time, Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie was inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame. Lurie, who purchased the team in May 1994, was joined by franchise alumni including Brian Dawkins and Donovan McNabb.

Practical Implications and Verification

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