Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles, Week 18 2021
Dallas Cowboys
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Philadelphia Eagles
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| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | 10 | 20 | 0 | 21 | 51 |
| Eagles | 7 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 26 |
DAL 51PHI 26 Final
Passing leader
31.8PPR pts
21/27, 295 YDS, 5 TD
Top fantasy scorer
Cedrick Wilson Jr.
28.9PPR pts
5 REC, 119 YDS, 2 TD
Eagles leader
Quez Watkins
19.4PPR pts
5 REC, 84 YDS, 1 TD
Defensive playmaker
Leighton Vander Esch
1 INT, 6 TKL
Cowboys 51, Eagles 26: Dallas leads from start to finish
Dallas led 30–17 at halftime after a 20-point second quarter and outscored Philadelphia 21–9 after the break to win 51–26. The Cowboys finished with a 475–315 edge in total offense and averaged 7.8 yards per play.
The gap showed up everywhere. The Eagles went 10-for-18 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Cowboys finished without a giveaway.
The two teams meet again in Week 7 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.
Key advantages
- +3.3 yards/play DAL 7.8 · PHI 4.5
- +1 turnover margin DAL 0 turnovers
- +160 total yards DAL 475 · PHI 315
Game Highlights
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Why the Cowboys Won
Dallas won the efficiency, turnover, and third-down battles.
| Cowboys | Stat | Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| 7.8 | Yards per play | 4.5 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 475 | Total yards | 315 |
| Other team stats | ||
| 61 | Plays | 70 |
| 62% | Third-down conversion | 56% |
| 27:37 | Time of possession | 32:23 |
Scoring Summary
The Cowboys scored seven touchdowns and one field goal; the Eagles scored three touchdowns and two field goals.
| Time | Team | Play | DAL | PHI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 9:41 | PHI | Gardner Minshew → Tyree Jackson, 3-yard TD Takes leadJake Elliott XP | 0 | 7 |
| 5:08 | DAL | Dak Prescott → Cedrick Wilson, 14-yard TD Ties gameGreg Zuerlein XP | 7 | 7 |
| 1:37 | DAL | Greg Zuerlein 48-yard FG Takes lead | 10 | 7 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 12:24 | PHI | Jake Elliott 38-yard FG Ties game | 10 | 10 |
| 8:07 | DAL | Dak Prescott → Cedrick Wilson, 24-yard TD Takes leadGreg Zuerlein XP | 17 | 10 |
| 3:40 | PHI | Kenneth Gainwell 7-yard TD run Ties gameJake Elliott XP | 17 | 17 |
| 1:45 | DAL | Dak Prescott → Dalton Schultz, 2-yard TD Takes leadXP missed | 23 | 17 |
| 0:05 | DAL | Dak Prescott → Dalton Schultz, 9-yard TD Extends leadGreg Zuerlein XP | 30 | 17 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 5:58 | PHI | Jake Elliott 40-yard FG | 30 | 20 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 14:33 | DAL | Dak Prescott → Corey Clement, 8-yard TD Extends leadGreg Zuerlein XP | 37 | 20 |
| 10:16 | DAL | Ito Smith 4-yard TD run Extends leadGreg Zuerlein XP | 44 | 20 |
| 8:36 | DAL | JaQuan Hardy 22-yard TD run Extends leadGreg Zuerlein XP | 51 | 20 |
| 1:50 | PHI | Gardner Minshew → Quez Watkins, 36-yard TD2-pt try failed | 51 | 26 |
Fantasy Points: Cowboys vs Eagles, Week 18 2021
Fantasy leaders
- Dak Prescott31.8 PTSQB1
- Cedrick Wilson28.9 PTSWR3
- Quez Watkins19.4 PTSWR19
- Kenny Gainwell18.7 PTSRB11
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | 31.8 | QB1 | 21/27 | 295 | 5 | 0 | — | — | — | 151.8 | Start/Sit → |
| Gardner Minshew | 15.4 | QB16 | 19/33 | 186 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 81.1 | |
| Cooper Rush | 0.0 | — | 1/1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 0 | 108.3 |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedrick Wilson | 28.9 | WR3 | WR | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 119 | 2 | |
| Quez Watkins | 19.4 | WR19 | WR | — | — | — | 7 | 5 | 84 | 1 | |
| Kenny Gainwell | 18.7 | RB11 | RB | 12 | 78 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Corey Clement | 18.0 | RB13 | RB | 7 | 58 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 22 | 1 | |
| Dalton Schultz | 17.1 | TE3 | TE | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 21 | 2 | Start/Sit → |
| Amari Cooper | 12.9 | WR36 | WR | — | — | — | 7 | 5 | 79 | 0 | |
| Tyree Jackson | 11.2 | TE13 | TE | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 22 | 1 | |
| Ezekiel Elliott | 10.0 | RB26 | RB | 18 | 87 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | |
| JaQuan Hardy | 8.6 | RB32 | RB | 3 | 26 | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
| DeVonta Smith | 7.1 | WR60 | WR | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 41 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| CeeDee Lamb | 6.5 | WR62 | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 45 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Ito Smith | 6.4 | RB46 | RB | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
| Jason Huntley | 5.1 | RB51 | RB | 13 | 51 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jalen Reagor | 4.9 | WR78 | WR | 3 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 0 | |
| Richard Rodgers | 3.1 | TE34 | TE | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 11 | 0 | |
| Jeremy Sprinkle | 2.0 | TE43 | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 | |
| Greg Ward | 1.3 | WR107 | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | |
| J.J. Arcega-Whiteside | 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fantasy Usage
Dallas Cowboys
Snap Share
Target Share26 targets
- Amari Cooper27%, 7 targets
- Cedrick Wilson23%, 6 targets
- Corey Clement15%, 4 targets
- Ezekiel Elliott12%, 3 targets
- Dalton Schultz12%, 3 targets
- Other12%, 3 targets
Carry Share32 carries
- , 18 carries
- , 7 carries
- , 3 carries
- , 3 carries
- , 1 carries
Philadelphia Eagles
Snap Share
Target Share34 targets
- Quez Watkins21%, 7 targets
- Kenny Gainwell21%, 7 targets
- Tyree Jackson15%, 5 targets
- DeVonta Smith12%, 4 targets
- J.J. Arcega-Whiteside9%, 3 targets
- Other24%, 8 targets
Carry Share33 carries
- , 13 carries
- , 12 carries
- , 5 carries
- , 3 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Reagor | 69 | 93% | 3 | 9% | 3 |
| CeeDee Lamb | 49 | 79% | 2 | 8% | 0 |
| Amari Cooper | 46 | 74% | 7 | 27% | 0 |
| Cedrick Wilson | 42 | 68% | 6 | 23% | 0 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | 37 | 60% | 3 | 12% | 18 |
| Dalton Schultz | 37 | 60% | 3 | 12% | 0 |
| Greg Ward | 43 | 58% | 2 | 6% | 0 |
| J.J. Arcega-Whiteside | 42 | 57% | 3 | 9% | 0 |
| Tyree Jackson | 39 | 53% | 5 | 15% | 0 |
| Kenny Gainwell | 39 | 53% | 7 | 21% | 12 |
| Richard Rodgers | 38 | 51% | 2 | 6% | 0 |
| Quez Watkins | 31 | 42% | 7 | 21% | 0 |
| Jason Huntley | 31 | 42% | 1 | 3% | 13 |
| Jeremy Sprinkle | 22 | 35% | 1 | 4% | 0 |
| Noah Togiai | 24 | 32% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Corey Clement | 17 | 27% | 4 | 15% | 7 |
| Malik Turner | 13 | 21% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | 14 | 19% | 4 | 12% | 0 |
| JaQuan Hardy | 6 | 10% | 0 | 0% | 3 |
| Ito Smith | 5 | 8% | 0 | 0% | 1 |
| Sean McKeon | 3 | 5% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
Fantasy Points vs Expected
Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.
- Biggest overperformer+19.9Dak Prescott31.8 PTS vs 11.9 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−6.6Ezekiel Elliott10.0 PTS vs 16.6 xFP
- Highest expected volume19.5 xFPKenny Gainwell18.7 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenny GainwellPHI · RB | 18.7 | 19.5 | −0.8 | 53% | 36% car | — | 0 | 12 | 36% | 7 | 21% |
| Gardner Minshew IIPHI · QB | 15.4 | 17.7 | −2.3 | 100% | 33 att | — | 33 | 5 | 15% | 0 | 0% |
| Ezekiel ElliottDAL · RB | 10.0 | 16.6 | −6.6 | 60% | 56% car | — | 0 | 18 | 56% | 3 | 11% |
| Dak PrescottDAL · QB | 31.8 | 11.9 | +19.9 | 82% | 27 att | — | 27 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| Amari CooperDAL · WR | 12.9 | 11.8 | +1.1 | 74% | 25% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 7 | 25% |
| Quez WatkinsPHI · WR | 19.4 | 11.8 | +7.6 | 42% | 21% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 7 | 21% |
| Corey ClementDAL · RB | 18.0 | 11.2 | +6.8 | 27% | 22% car | — | 0 | 7 | 22% | 4 | 14% |
| Cedrick Wilson Jr.DAL · WR | 28.9 | 10.1 | +18.8 | 68% | 21% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 21% |
| Jason HuntleyPHI · RB | 5.1 | 10.0 | −4.9 | 42% | 39% car | — | 0 | 13 | 39% | 1 | 3% |
| Tyree JacksonPHI · TE | 11.2 | 8.4 | +2.8 | 53% | 15% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 15% |
| Jalen ReagorPHI · WR | 4.9 | 7.0 | −2.1 | 93% | 9% car | — | 0 | 3 | 9% | 3 | 9% |
| DeVonta SmithPHI · WR | 7.1 | 6.7 | +0.4 | 19% | 12% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 12% |
| Dalton SchultzDAL · TE | 17.1 | 5.1 | +12.0 | 60% | 11% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 11% |
| J.J. Arcega-WhitesidePHI · WR | 0.0 | 5.1 | −5.1 | 57% | 9% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 9% |
| Greg WardPHI · WR | 1.3 | 3.8 | −2.5 | 58% | 6% tgt | — | 1 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 6% |
| Blake JarwinDAL · TE | 1.6 | 3.4 | −1.8 | — | 7% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 7% |
| CeeDee LambDAL · WR | 6.5 | 3.4 | +3.1 | 79% | 7% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 7% |
| Richard RodgersPHI · TE | 3.1 | 3.4 | −0.3 | 51% | 6% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 6% |
| Cooper RushDAL · QB | 0.0 | 2.4 | −2.4 | 18% | 1 att | — | 1 | 3 | 9% | 0 | 0% |
| JaQuan HardyDAL · RB | 8.6 | 1.9 | +6.7 | 10% | 9% car | — | 0 | 3 | 9% | 0 | 0% |
| Jeremy SprinkleDAL · TE | 2.0 | 1.7 | +0.3 | 35% | 4% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% |
| Ito SmithDAL · RB | 6.4 | 0.6 | +5.8 | 8% | 3% car | — | 0 | 1 | 3% | 0 | 0% |
Team totals: Cowboys 28 targets and 32 carries; Eagles 34 targets and 33 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2021 season: 1.68 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Dak Prescott Ran hot
21 of 27 passing for 295 yards, 5 touchdowns.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 11.9 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best fantasy game of the season.
Gardner Minshew II
19 of 33 passing for 186 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception; 5 carries for 10 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 17.7 expected.
Ezekiel Elliott Unlucky
3 targets (11% of the team's), 1 catch for 3 yards; 18 carries (56% of the team's) for 87 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 16.6 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Amari Cooper
7 targets (25% of the team's), 5 catches for 79 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.8 expected.
Kenny Gainwell
7 targets (21% of the team's), 4 catches for 9 yards; 12 carries (36% of the team's) for 78 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 19.5 expected.
Best score since Week 13.
Quez Watkins Ran hot
7 targets (21% of the team's), 5 catches for 84 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 11.8 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best fantasy game of the season.
Corey Clement Ran hot
4 targets (14% of the team's), 4 catches for 22 yards and 1 touchdown; 7 carries (22% of the team's) for 58 yards.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 11.2 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best fantasy game of the season.
Cedrick Wilson Jr. Ran hot
6 targets (21% of the team's), 5 catches for 119 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 10.1 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best fantasy game of the season.
Stock Up, Stock Down
Dallas Cowboys
- Stock up: Corey Clement played 27% of the snaps, up from a 11% season average.
- Stock up: Cedrick Wilson Jr. played 68% of the snaps, up from a 45% season average.
- Stock up: Jeremy Sprinkle played 35% of the snaps, up from a 15% season average.
Philadelphia Eagles
- Stock up: Kenny Gainwell played 53% of the snaps, up from a 26% season average.
- Stock up: Tyree Jackson played 53% of the snaps, up from a 25% season average.
- Stock up: Jalen Reagor played 93% of the snaps, up from a 65% season average.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Cowboys D | Eagles D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 15.6 | 17.6 |
| RBs | 19.6 | 25.5 |
| WRs | 33.3 | 28.2 |
| TEs | 14.2 | 16.8 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Philadelphia opened at 33% win probability and fell below 2% in the fourth quarter.
Eagles win probability
Key Swings
- +21Minshew → Jackson, 3-yd TD34% → 55%Q1 9:41
- −22Prescott → Wilson, 14-yd TD56% → 34%Q1 5:08
- −20Prescott → Wilson, 24-yd TD36% → 16%Q2 8:07
- +22Gainwell 7-yd TD run15% → 37%Q2 3:40
- −20Prescott → Schultz, 2-yd TD37% → 18%Q2 1:45
Swing in Eagles win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Dallas Cowboys | Measure | Philadelphia Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | Plays | 70 |
| 48% | Pass rate | 53% |
| 10.5 | Yds / dropback | 4.5 |
| 5.3 | Yds / carry | 4.5 |
| 8/13 | Third downs | 10/18 |
Efficiency edge Dallas ran 9 fewer plays but gained 6.0 more yards per dropback.
- Top targets
- DAL Cooper 25% · Wilson 21% · Clement 14%
- PHI Gainwell 21% · Watkins 21% · Jackson 15%
Possession Results
| Result | DAL | PHI |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 7 | 3 |
| Field goals | 1 | 2 |
| Punts | 1 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
DAL turnover edge: +1
- The Eagles opened the scoring on their first possession, a 11-play, 75-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
- The Cowboys scored touchdowns on two of their first three drives.
All 20 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHI | Q1 15:00 | 11 | 75 | 5:19 | Touchdown |
| DAL | Q1 9:41 | 10 | 75 | 4:33 | Touchdown |
| PHI | Q1 5:08 | 3 | 0 | 1:34 | Punt |
| DAL | Q1 3:34 | 5 | 26 | 1:57 | Field goal |
| PHI | Q1 1:37 | 10 | 44 | 4:13 | Field goal |
| DAL | Q2 12:24 | 7 | 74 | 4:17 | Touchdown |
| PHI | Q2 8:07 | 10 | 75 | 4:27 | Touchdown |
| DAL | Q2 3:40 | 8 | 75 | 1:55 | Touchdown |
| PHI | Q2 1:45 | 4 | -5 | 1:21 | Punt |
| DAL | Q2 0:24 | 4 | 43 | 0:19 | Touchdown |
| PHI | Q2 0:05 | 1 | -1 | 0:05 | End of half |
| DAL | Q3 15:00 | 3 | 9 | 2:21 | Punt |
| PHI | Q3 12:39 | 15 | 53 | 6:41 | Field goal |
| DAL | Q3 5:58 | 14 | 84 | 6:25 | Touchdown |
| PHI | Q4 14:33 | 3 | -2 | 1:49 | Punt |
| DAL | Q4 12:44 | 5 | 52 | 2:28 | Touchdown |
| PHI | Q4 10:16 | 1 | 0 | 0:08 | Interception |
| DAL | Q4 10:08 | 3 | 26 | 1:32 | Touchdown |
| PHI | Q4 8:36 | 14 | 75 | 6:46 | Touchdown |
| DAL | Q4 1:50 | 3 | -4 | 1:50 | End of game |
About these numbers
Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.
Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.
Cowboys vs Eagles Head-to-Head
The Cowboys and Eagles first met in 1960 and have played 134 times since. They have been NFC East rivals since 1970.
- All-time series
- 75–59Cowboys lead, 134 meetings since 1960
- Postseason
- 3–1Split 3–1
- Largest Cowboys win
- 56–71966
- Largest Eagles win
- 44–62008
Since 2021
5–5 Series tied
10 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
Oldest to newest. C = Cowboys win, E = Eagles win, outlined = this game.
2026 Meetings
- Week 7 Cowboys at Eagles Upcoming
- Week 12 Eagles at Cowboys Upcoming
Recent Meetings
- 2025 Wk 12 Eagles at Cowboys, 2025 Wk 12 recap DAL 24 PHI 21 DAL W
- 2025 Wk 1 Cowboys at Eagles, 2025 Wk 1 recap PHI 24 DAL 20 PHI W
- 2024 Wk 17 Cowboys at Eagles, 2024 Wk 17 recap PHI 41 DAL 7 PHI W
- 2024 Wk 10 Eagles at Cowboys, 2024 Wk 10 recap PHI 34 DAL 6 PHI W
- 2023 Wk 14 Eagles at Cowboys, 2023 Wk 14 recap DAL 33 PHI 13 DAL W
- 2023 Wk 9 Cowboys at Eagles, 2023 Wk 9 recap PHI 28 DAL 23 PHI W
- 2022 Wk 16 Eagles at Cowboys, 2022 Wk 16 recap DAL 40 PHI 34 DAL W
- 2022 Wk 6 Cowboys at Eagles, 2022 Wk 6 recap PHI 26 DAL 17 PHI W
- 2021 Wk 18 Cowboys at Eagles DAL 51 PHI 26 DAL W
- 2021 Wk 3 Eagles at Cowboys, 2021 Wk 3 recap DAL 41 PHI 21 DAL W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Cowboys | Stat | Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| 12-5 | Record | 9-8 |
| 31.2 | Points per game | 26.1 |
| 407.0 | Yards per game | 359.9 |
| 6.0 | Yards per play | 5.7 |
| 21.1 | Points allowed per game | 22.6 |
| 351.0 | Yards allowed per game | 328.8 |
Cowboys vs Eagles Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- DAL −6Cowboys covered by 19
- Total
- 46Over: 77 points scored (by 31)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | 26.0 | 51 | +25.0 |
| Eagles | 20.0 | 26 | +6.0 |
Both offenses beat the market's expectation, and the Fantasy tab shows who cashed in.
Betting Trends
Last 2 meetings: Cowboys 2–0 ATS, overs 2–0.
Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Dallas Cowboys
- Against the spread
- 13–4
- Over/under
- 8–9
- ATS as favorite
- 10–3
- ATS as underdog
- 3–1
- ATS on the road
- 8–1
Philadelphia Eagles
- Against the spread
- 8–8–1
- Over/under
- 10–7
- ATS as favorite
- 4–2–1
- ATS as underdog
- 3–5
- ATS at home
- 3–4–1
Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.
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Cowboys vs Eagles Fantasy Outlook for 2026
Two meetings are left on the 2026 schedule: Week 7 in Philadelphia and Week 12 in Dallas. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.
- Start/Sit ToolShould your Cowboys or Eagles player start in Week 7? Compare the decision against your other options.
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Cowboys vs Eagles Game FAQ
Who won the 2021 Cowboys vs Eagles Week 18 game?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Philadelphia Eagles 51–26 in Week 18 of the 2021 season. The game was played at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA, on January 8, 2022. See the Cowboys' 2021 schedule.
What was the final score of Cowboys vs Eagles?
The final score was Cowboys 51, Eagles 26. The Cowboys led 30–17 at halftime, and the second half went Cowboys 21, Eagles 9.
What happened in the Cowboys vs Eagles game?
Dallas led 30–17 at halftime after a 20-point second quarter and outscored Philadelphia 21–9 after the break to win 51–26. The Cowboys finished with a 475–315 edge in total offense and averaged 7.8 yards per play. Dak Prescott led all players with 21 of 27 passing for 295 yards and 5 touchdowns. The Eagles committed 1 turnover, the Cowboys none.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Cowboys vs Eagles?
Dak Prescott led the game with 31.8 PPR fantasy points, the QB1 of Week 18, on 21 of 27 passing for 295 yards and 5 touchdowns. Cedrick Wilson was next with 28.9 (WR3). See Dak Prescott's 2021 game log.
Who led Cowboys vs Eagles in passing, rushing and receiving?
Dak Prescott (DAL) led all passers with 21 of 27 for 295 yards and 5 touchdowns. Ezekiel Elliott (DAL) led in rushing with 18 carries for 87 yards. Cedrick Wilson (DAL) led in receiving with 5 catches for 119 yards and 2 touchdowns.
How many fantasy points did Dak Prescott score against the Eagles?
Dak Prescott scored 31.8 fantasy points against the Eagles in Week 18 of the 2021 season, the same in PPR, half-PPR and standard scoring because he had no catches, on 21 of 27 passing for 295 yards and 5 touchdowns.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Cowboys vs Eagles?
Dak Prescott outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 31.8 PPR points on 11.9 xFP (+19.9). Ezekiel Elliott fell furthest short, with 10.0 points on 16.6 xFP (−6.6). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.
How did the Cowboys beat the Eagles?
The Cowboys beat the Eagles 51–26 because they averaged 7.8 yards per play to 4.5, won the turnover battle 1–0, and outgained them 475–315.
Which team won the turnover battle in Cowboys vs Eagles?
The Cowboys won the turnover battle 1–0: the Eagles gave the ball away 1 time and the Cowboys not at all. The Cowboys won the game.
What is the all-time Cowboys vs Eagles record?
The Cowboys lead the all-time series 75–59 across 134 meetings since 1960, including a 3–1 record in the postseason.
When did the Cowboys and Eagles last play before this game?
Before Week 18 of 2021, they last met in the 2021 season on September 27, 2021, when the Cowboys beat the Eagles 41–21.
Have the Cowboys and Eagles met in the playoffs?
Yes, 4 times, most recently in the 2009 playoffs. The Cowboys are 3–1 against the Eagles in the postseason.
What was the closing spread for Cowboys vs Eagles?
The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Cowboys −6, making the Dallas Cowboys 6-point favorites, with a closing total of 46. That implied about 26.0 points for the Cowboys and 20.0 for the Eagles.
Did Cowboys vs Eagles go over or under the total?
The game went over. The consensus closing total was 46, and the teams combined for 77 points, 31 over the number.
Who covered the spread in Cowboys vs Eagles?
The Cowboys covered by 19 against the closing line of Cowboys −6. The final margin was 25 points.