‘Boys Stomp Eagles

Sure, but can they win a big game?

You bet they can.

After beating up on lesser teams over the last four weeks, media and fans alike were wondering if the Dallas Cowboys could shake off their shortcomings of the past and actually defeat a good team. Well, in a prime-time Sunday night showdown against the Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas not only earned the needed victory but did so in impressive fashion over its division rivals, 33-13.

With the win, the Cowboys have battled back to equal Philadelphia’s 10-3 record, and at least for now, sit atop the NFC East because of tiebreakers. This also marks the first time since 1994-96 that Dallas has reached double-digit wins in three consecutive seasons. The Cowboys also extended their home winning streak to 15 games, which includes a 7-0 mark this year at AT&T Stadium.

In a game between MVP-candidate quarterbacks, Dak Prescott continued his masterful play, finishing with 271 yards passing, two touchdown throws and no interceptions for a 99.4 passe rating. Tight end Jake Ferguson would top club pass-catchers with 72 receiving yards, just edging out CeeDee Lamb, who had 71.

Dallas also rushed for 138 yards overall as Tony Pollard picked up 59 yards on the ground with Rico Dowdle adding 46. In all, the Cowboys totaled 394 yards of offense, most importantly going 3-for-3 in the red zone.

Of course, the Dallas defense certainly did its job as it kept the Philadelphia offense out of the end zone. The Cowboys recorded three fumble recoveries while also holding quarterback Jalen Hurts to just 197 yards passing and an 88.0 rating. The Eagles totaled 324 yards of offense in all, but were able to convert only 44 percent of their third-down tries.

After three straight games at home, the Cowboys will now hit the road for two matchups, beginning in Buffalo when they take on the Bills next Sunday.