Eagles Crush Cowboys 41-7 to Clinch NFC East and No. 2 Seed; Barkley Surpasses 2,000 Rushing Yards

Dec 29, 2024, 09:05 PM

The Philadelphia Eagles clinched the NFC East title with a dominant 41-7 victory over the Dallas Cowboys, securing at least the No. 2 seed in the NFC playoffs. Despite the absence of starting quarterback Jalen Hurts, who was in concussion protocol, the Eagles' offense was led effectively by Kenny Pickett until he was injured, after which Tanner McKee took over and threw his first career touchdown pass. Running back Saquon Barkley had a standout performance, rushing for 167 yards, marking him as the ninth player in NFL history to surpass 2,000 rushing yards in a season. This victory marks the Eagles' second NFC East title under head coach Nick Sirianni and their 13th overall since the division's inception in 1967, improving their record to 13-3. The Eagles' defense played a crucial role, forcing several turnovers in the game against the Cowboys. The team remains in contention for the No. 1 seed, contingent on specific outcomes in upcoming games.