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    Eagles vs. Cowboys final score, results: Dallas stays alive in NFC East as late turnovers doom Philadelphia

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    This high-profile NFC East matchup might’ve lost some of its appeal when the Cowboys lost last weekend, but the game certainly didn’t disappoint. Gardner Minshew matched Dak Prescott throw-for-throw until the end, when turnovers ultimately cost the Eagles their 14th win of the season.

    An early pick-six by Josh Sweat put Philadelphia in front 10-0, but Prescott would respond with some methodical drives to quickly get the Cowboys back into the game.

    Minshew and Prescott traded touchdowns in the third and fourth quarters, but it all unraveled for the Eagles in the final five minutes. An interception by Minshew, his second of the game, led to a Dallas field goal, and a crucial fumble by Miles Sanders set up another field goal to extend the Cowboys’ lead to six.

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    You can’t say the Eagles didn’t fight. They still had a chance to win the game in the final two minutes and got all the way to the edge of the red zone before the Cowboys’ defense turned up the pressure and produced the game-saving stop.

    While the Cowboys are certainly thrilled with the win, this game confirmed much of what we already knew: Minshew is absolutely capable backup, the Cowboys’ pass defense is still an issue, and both teams have ultra-talented receivers. Could we see a much-needed playoff rematch next month with both Prescott and Jalen Hurts healthy? 

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    Dallas still faces a difficult path to winning the NFC East, but that door remains open after the victory today.

    The Eagles, meanwhile, go into Week 17 still in search of a win to clinch the No. 1 seed and a first-round bye. Whether Hurts will be on the field against the Saints next week is very much in question.

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    The Sporting News tracked live updates from Saturday’s Eagles vs. Cowboys matchup at AT&T Stadium. Check out all of the key moments you might have missed from the key NFC East game. 

    Eagles vs. Cowboys score

       1   2   3   4   F 
    Eagles 10 10 7 7 34
    Cowboys 7 10 10 13 40

    Eagles vs. Cowboys live updates, highlights

    Final: Cowboys 40, Eagles 34

    7:27 p.m. — The Cowboys force a turnover on downs and will win this game. Minshew was pressured and threw it to nobody in the end zone. What a win for Dallas, even if winning the NFC East is still very unlikely. That’s loss No. 2 for the Eagles this season.

    7:26 p.m. — Minshew gets chased down on 3rd & 10 and has to throw it away. This will come down to one play…

    7:24 p.m. — DeVonta Smith goes up and makes a huge catch to put the Eagles near the Cowboys’ 20-yard line. Smith is having an outstanding day.

    Cowboys 40, Eagles 34

    7:17 p.m. FIELD GOAL — The Eagles somehow manage to get a stop and force a short field goal by Maher. They’ll have a little under two minutes to get down the field…

    7:11 p.m. FUMBLE — Carlos Watkins knocks it out of Miles Sanders’ arms and forces a huge turnover! The Cowboys are a handful of yards away from icing this game.

    Cowboys 37, Eagles 34

    7:08 p.m. FIELD GOAL — The Eagles force an incompletion, but Maher gets the 48-yard attempt through. Philadelphia has 2:19 to tie or take the lead. Let’s see what Minshew can do.

    7:07 p.m. — A big 3rd & 5 coming for the Cowboys, who are in Maher’s range at this point but could very much use a touchdown.

    7:05 p.m. INTERCEPTION — Wow! DaRon Bland intercepts Minshew, and the Cowboys have more than four minutes to go and win this game. The Eagles’ momentum disappears in an instant.

    7:04 p.m. — DeVonta Smith with another big gain, going 23 yards as Minshew approaches 300 yards on the day.

    Eagles 34, Cowboys 34

    6:58 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — Prescott finds Lamb for the touchdown! Lamb is up to 110 yards and two touchdowns as the best season of his young career continues. This game is tied again.

    6:56 p.m. — Prescott overthrows Pollard on what should’ve been an easy touchdown…

    6:53 p.m. — The T.Y. Hilton signing might’ve paid off with that play. Hilton hauls in a 52-yard reception on 3rd & 30 (!) to instantly jolt the Cowboys’ offense and bring Dallas into the red zone.

    Eagles 34, Cowboys 27

    6:48 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — Minshew hits DeVonta Smith for the touchdown! The Eagles are back in front after a great drive with some clutch throws.

    6:45 p.m. — Brown stays down in pain after the big catch, but he jogs to the sideline on his own.

    6:43 p.m. — Another big third down conversion as Minshew hits A.J. Brown across the middle. The Eagles are in the red zone and knocking on the door.

    6:41 p.m. — Minshew comes through with a huge conversion on 3rd & 10, finding an open DeVonta Smith to keep the drive alive.

    End of third quarter: Eagles 27, Cowboys 27

    6:37 p.m. — Minshew with a big throw to DeVonta Smith, who gets the Eagles up to midfield. Philadelphia is looking to get some points out of this drive as we head to the all-important fourth quarter.

    Eagles 27, Cowboys 27

    6:30 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — Prescott finds Gallup, who makes a terrific grab in the end zone and ties the game! It’s 27-27 at AT&T Stadium as the Cowboys capitalize on the turnover.

    6:28 p.m. — A 21-yard gain by Dalton Schultz has the Cowboys nearing the 10-yard line. Let’s see if Dallas can finish the drive.

    6:27 p.m. FUMBLE — A botched handoff leads to a turnover! Jayron Kearse recovers, and the Cowboys will start deep in Eagles territory with a chance to tie the game.

    Eagles 27, Cowboys 20

    6:22 p.m. FIELD GOAL — The Eagles stop the Cowboys before they can get into the red zone, but this is a one-score game again after a 44-yard field goal by Brett Maher.

    6:16 p.m. — Ezekiel Elliott takes off for 22 yards to take the Cowboys into Philadelphia territory. Elliott has been efficient otherwise today, but that’s a big play.

    Eagles 27, Cowboys 17

    6:12 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — What a play-call on 4th & 3! Minshew finds a wide-open DeVonta Smith in the end zone to put the Eagles up by 10.

    6:11 p.m. — The Cowboys do a great job tripping up Miles Sanders to force a 4th & 3. The Eagles are apparently going for it…

    6:08 p.m. — Kenneth Gainwell goes 20 yards on a catch-and-run to take the Eagles into Dallas territory.

    6:06 p.m. — Wow, a great catch by Dallas Goedert who goes all the way up to grab a pass from Minshew. He’s a difference-maker.

    6:02 p.m. — Prescott’s third down pass is broken up, and the Eagles’ defense gets a quick stop to open the second half.

    End of first half: Eagles 20, Cowboys 17

    5:45 p.m. FIELD GOAL — Philadelphia is forced to kick a 47-yard field goal, but Jake Elliott drills it. The Eagles are back on top heading into halftime.

    5:41 p.m. — The Eagles are able to clock it on the 25-yard line with just under 30 seconds left. Plenty of time to try to get into the end zone.

    5:39 p.m. — Dallas Goedert makes a huge catch on third down to take the Eagles well into Dallas territory. The return of Goedert should have a big impact on this Philadelphia offense. The Eagles are looking for points here at the end of the first half.

    Eagles 17, Cowboys 17

    5:33 p.m. FIELD GOAL — Brett Maher drills the short field goal to even the score. The Eagles will have just under two minutes to regain the lead before halftime. That was an important stand for Jonathan Gannon’s defense.

    5:32 p.m. — Prescott just barely overthrows Gallup in the end zone, so the field goal unit will come on for Dallas.

    5:27 p.m. — CeeDee Lamb makes another grab and takes the Cowboys to the edge of the red zone. He’s been a dominant force in this first half.

    5:25 p.m. — Dak Prescott’s only incompletion so far was the interception. He’s been terrific ever since and has the Cowboys inti Eagles territory again.

    Eagles 17, Cowboys 14

    5:16 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — The offensive line pushes Minshew forward for the touchdown! The Eagles are back in front. This game has delivered so far.

    5:15 p.m. — The Eagles have broken into the red zone, but they face 3rd & Goal.

    5:11 p.m. — Minshew completes for 25 and 19 yards to push the Eagles into Cowboys territory, but he overthrows Quez Watkins on what could’ve been a touchdown.

    Cowboys 14, Eagles 10

    5:06 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — If nothing else, Prescott wasn’t rattled by the slow start. He hits CeeDee Lamb for a big 36-yard touchdown, and the Cowboys suddenly have their first lead.

    5:02 p.m. — Avonte Maddox comes in and sacks Prescott for a 10-yard loss. Quick response by the Eagles.

    5:00 p.m. INTERCEPTION — There’s the turnover the Cowboys needed to even this one out. Jayron Kearse intercepts Minshew and gives Dallas a chance to take the lead.

    End of first quarter: Eagles 10, Cowboys 7

    4:53 p.m. — It’s a high-scoring affair so far, but we haven’t seen too much of Gardner Minshew yet. That should change on this next drive.

    Eagles 10, Cowboys 7

    4:51 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — Ezekiel Elliott runs it in for the score! That’s a successful 14-play drive for Dallas to keep this game close.

    4:50 p.m. — The Cowboys are very methodically moving down the field and well into the red zone. They’re leaning on the running game so far.

    4:43 p.m. — Prescott found himself in a world of trouble but somehow escaped a sack and completed the pass for a first down. The Cowboys’ offense stays on the field.

    Eagles 10, Cowboys 0

    4:36 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — Woah! Dak Prescott doesn’t get the pass high enough, so Josh Sweat grabs it and runs it back for the easy pick-six. Huge mistake by Prescott. Eagles are in control early.

    Eagles 3, Cowboys 0

    4:30 p.m. FIELD GOAL — Jake Elliott drills the 25-yard attempt. The Eagles are on the board first.

    4:29 p.m. — The Cowboys are able to bottle up some runs and force a field goal attempt. Nice stand by Dallas after letting Brown get so much separation.

    4:27 p.m. — Big play alert! Minshew hits Brown, who gets separation and uses some nice footwork to get down to the 10-yard line.

    4:27 p.m. — So far, so good for the Eagles. Minshew hits A.J. Brown for a first down after a nice run by Miles Sanders.

    4:25 p.m. — And we’ll see Minshew right away… The Cowboys win the toss and defer.

    4:20 p.m. — The burning question coming into this game is how much of the Eagles’ success is due to Jalen Hurts. Hurts has undoubtedly been fantastic, but is the talent of this roster so good that it can still manage a big win with Gardner Minshew under center?

    Eagles vs. Cowboys start time

    • Date: Saturday, Dec. 24
    • Time: 4:25 p.m. ET (3:25 p.m. CT) 

    Eagles vs. Cowboys will kick off at 4:25 p.m. ET (3:25 p.m. local time) on Saturday, Dec. 24, from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

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