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NFL · Week 14 · December 9, 2018 · 12 min read

Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys: 2018 Week 14 Recap

Cowboys defeat Eagles 29–23 in Week 14

Amari Cooper led Fantasy Impact as Cowboys prevailed in a 23–29 Week 14 finish.

Philadelphia Eagles 23 6–7
Final 23–29
Dallas Cowboys 29 8–5 Winner
Winner
Dallas Cowboys
Final score
23–29
Halftime
Philadelphia Eagles 0–6 Dallas Cowboys
Top passer
Dak Prescott
FantasyHQ MVP
Amari Cooper
Game date
December 9, 2018

Top fantasy performers · Eagles

  • D.Sproles 3 REC · 34 YDS · 1 TD +6.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Carson Wentz
    Carson Wentz 22/39 · 224 YDS · 4 TD +4.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Dallas Goedert
    Dallas Goedert 4 REC · 44 YDS · 1 TD +2.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Cowboys

  • Amari Cooper
    Amari Cooper 10 REC · 217 YDS · 3 TD +14.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Dak Prescott
    Dak Prescott 42/62 · 434 YDS · 3 TD +11.3 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Jarwin 7 REC · 56 YDS +4.7 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Dallas Cowboys
Final score
Dallas Cowboys 29–23 Philadelphia Eagles
Halftime
Philadelphia Eagles 0–6 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Amari Cooper
Top passer
Dak Prescott
Biggest EPA play
(3:12) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 19-A.Cooper for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2018-12-09

Game summary

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Philadelphia Eagles 29–23 on 2018-12-09. Amari Cooper posted a game-high +14.19 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 31 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4OTT
Philadelphia Eagles00617023
Dallas Cowboys33314629

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
DALDallas Cowboys

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q1 2:28FG
    Brett Maher

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PHI 10
    Score
    0-3

    (2:28) (Field Goal formation) 2-B.Maher 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.

  2. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q2 0:01FG
    Brett Maher

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PHI 44
    Score
    0-6

    (:01) (Field Goal formation) 2-B.Maher 62 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. The 62-yard field goal is a team record, breaking the previous record of 56 yards, set four times, most recently by Dan Bailey on Sept. 17, 2017 in Denver.

  3. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q3 9:01FG
    Brett Maher

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PHI 3
    Score
    0-9

    (9:01) (Field Goal formation) 2-B.Maher 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.

  4. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q3 6:08TD
    AJA. Jeffery

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DAL 2
    Score
    6-9

    (6:08) 11-C.Wentz pass short left to 17-A.Jeffery for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 12:15FG
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DAL 8
    Score
    9-9

    (12:15) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Elliott 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.

  6. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 7:52TD
    Amari Cooper

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 28
    Score
    9-15

    (7:52) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 19-A.Cooper for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 7:46XP
    Brett Maher

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 15
    Score
    9-16

    2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.

  8. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 3:17TD
    Dallas Goedert

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DAL 3
    Score
    15-16

    (3:17) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle to 88-D.Goedert for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 3:12XP
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DAL 15
    Score
    16-16

    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.

  10. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 3:12TD
    Amari Cooper

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 75
    Score
    16-22

    (3:12) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 19-A.Cooper for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 3:01XP
    Brett Maher

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 15
    Score
    16-23

    2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.

  12. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 1:45TD
    DSD. Sproles

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DAL 6
    Score
    22-23

    (1:45) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short right to 43-D.Sproles for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 1:39XP
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DAL 15
    Score
    23-23

    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston. PENALTY on DAL-90-D.Lawrence, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

  14. DALDallas Cowboys
    OT 1:55TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    —
    Score
    23-29

    END GAME

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Amari CooperAmari Cooper · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +14.19 total EPA · 13 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
  2. 2Dak PrescottDak Prescott · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +11.35 total EPA · 62 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
  3. 3D. Sproles · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +6.34 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.11 EPA/play
  4. 4B. Jarwin · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.65 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
  5. 5Carson WentzCarson Wentz · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +4.14 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
  6. 6Dallas GoedertDallas Goedert · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.93 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
  7. 7Nelson AgholorNelson Agholor · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.62 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
  8. 8Dalton SchultzDalton Schultz · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.54 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Amari Cooper

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Amari Cooper — DAL · Receiving

Amari Cooper posted the highest total EPA (+14.19) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 13 counted snaps, they averaged +1.09 EPA per play.

Amari Cooper's top snap (+5.93 EPA): (3:12) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 19-A.Cooper for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Dak Prescott led all passers in efficiency for Dallas Cowboys, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Dak PrescottDak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) · 62 dropbacks · 67.7% completion · +11.2% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +11.35 total EPA
  • Carson WentzCarson Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles) · 39 dropbacks · 56.4% completion · +1.3% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +4.14 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatPhiladelphia EaglesDallas Cowboys
Offensive EPA/play-0.045+0.005
Offensive success rate47.1%47.0%
Pass EPA/play+0.106+0.183
Rush EPA/play-0.547-0.209
Defensive EPA/play-0.005+0.045
Defensive success rate53.0%52.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Philadelphia Eagles -0.04, Dallas Cowboys +0.01) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Philadelphia Eagles: -0.04 EPA/play (40th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
  • Dallas Cowboys: +0.01 EPA/play (52nd percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
  • Dallas Cowboys: 13 drives, +0.55 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Philadelphia Eagles: 11 drives, -3.08 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Philadelphia Eagles — A. Jeffery (Carson Wentz pass) (Q3 6:08)
  • Amari CooperDallas Cowboys — Amari Cooper (Dak Prescott pass) (Q4 7:52)
  • Dallas GoedertPhiladelphia Eagles — Dallas Goedert (Carson Wentz pass) (Q4 3:17)
  • Amari CooperDallas Cowboys — Amari Cooper (Dak Prescott pass) (Q4 3:12)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — D. Sproles (Carson Wentz pass) (Q4 1:45)

Field goals

  • Brett MaherDallas Cowboys — Brett Maher (Q1 2:28)
  • Brett MaherDallas Cowboys — Brett Maher (Q2 0:01)
  • Brett MaherDallas Cowboys — Brett Maher (Q3 9:01)
  • Jordan ElliottPhiladelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott (Q4 12:15)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 3–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the PHI 10 (Q1 2:28) — (2:28) (Field Goal formation) 2-B.Maher 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..

The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 3–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the PHI 44 (Q2 0:01).

The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 6–3. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the PHI 3 (Q3 9:01) — (9:01) (Field Goal formation) 2-B.Maher 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DAL 2 (Q3 6:08) — (6:08) 11-C.Wentz pass short left to 17-A.Jeffery for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 17–14. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the DAL 8 (Q4 12:15) — (12:15) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Elliott 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the PHI 28 (Q4 7:52) — (7:52) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 19-A.Cooper for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q4 7:46) — 2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DAL 3 (Q4 3:17) — (3:17) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle to 88-D.Goedert for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q4 3:12) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the PHI 75 (Q4 3:12) — (3:12) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 19-A.Cooper for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q4 3:01) — 2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DAL 6 (Q4 1:45) — (1:45) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short right to 43-D.Sproles for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q4 1:39).

Overtime: Dallas Cowboys won the period 6–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone (OT 1:55) — END GAME.

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Dallas Cowboys (Q4 3:12) — (3:12) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 19-A.Cooper for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +30.9% · EPA +5.93]
  • Dallas Cowboys (OT 6:31) — (6:31) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short middle to 19-A.Cooper ran ob at PHI 28 for 12 yards (24-C.Graham). [WPA +22.0% · EPA +1.95]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 0:59) — (:59) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz sacked at DAL 46 for -9 yards (98-T.Crawford). FUMBLES (98-T.Crawford) [98-T.Crawford], RECOVERED by DAL-96-M.Collins at DAL 38. [WPA -20.7% · EPA -3.58]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 0:29) — (:29) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short right to 43-D.Sproles to DAL 23 for 25 yards (25-X.Woods). [WPA +19.4% · EPA +4.69]
  • Dallas Cowboys (OT 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 19-A.Cooper for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball caught at the 7 yard line after deflection by Rasul Douglas [WPA +18.4% · EPA +3.26]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Dallas Cowboys (Q4 3:12) — (3:12) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 19-A.Cooper for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +30.9% · EPA +5.93]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q3 6:19) — (6:19) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left intended for 13-M.Gallup INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Graham at DAL 31. 24-C.Graham pushed ob at DAL 2 for 29 yards (4-D.Prescott). [WPA -12.3% · EPA -5.72]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q2 10:26) — (10:26) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left intended for 19-A.Cooper INTERCEPTED by 32-R.Douglas at PHI 1. 32-R.Douglas to PHI 18 for 17 yards (73-J.Looney). [WPA -10.7% · EPA -5.24]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 0:29) — (:29) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short right to 43-D.Sproles to DAL 23 for 25 yards (25-X.Woods). [WPA +19.4% · EPA +4.69]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 2:28 · PHI 10 · Score 0-3
    (2:28) (Field Goal formation) 2-B.Maher 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
  2. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 0:01 · PHI 44 · Score 0-6
    (:01) (Field Goal formation) 2-B.Maher 62 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones. The 62-yard field goal is a team record, breaking the previous record of 56 yards, set four
  3. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 9:01 · PHI 3 · Score 0-9
    (9:01) (Field Goal formation) 2-B.Maher 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
  4. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 6:08 · DAL 2 · Score 6-9
    (6:08) 11-C.Wentz pass short left to 17-A.Jeffery for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 12:15 · DAL 8 · Score 9-9
    (12:15) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Elliott 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
  6. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 7:52 · PHI 28 · Score 9-15
    (7:52) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 19-A.Cooper for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 7:46 · PHI 15 · Score 9-16
    2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
  8. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 3:17 · DAL 3 · Score 15-16
    (3:17) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle to 88-D.Goedert for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 3:12 · DAL 15 · Score 16-16
    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
  10. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 3:12 · PHI 75 · Score 16-22
    (3:12) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 19-A.Cooper for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 3:01 · PHI 15 · Score 16-23
    2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
  12. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 1:45 · DAL 6 · Score 22-23
    (1:45) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short right to 43-D.Sproles for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 1:39 · DAL 15 · Score 23-23
    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston. PENALTY on DAL-90-D.Lawrence, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
  14. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — OT 1:55 · Score 23-29
    END GAME

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Dallas Cowboys earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Amari Cooper (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Dak Prescott (DAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys on 2018-12-09?

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Philadelphia Eagles 29-23 in Week 14, 2018.

What was the score by quarter in Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys?

Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 0, Dallas Cowboys 3; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 0, Dallas Cowboys 3; Q3: Philadelphia Eagles 6, Dallas Cowboys 3; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 17, Dallas Cowboys 14; Q5: Philadelphia Eagles 0, Dallas Cowboys 6; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 23, Dallas Cowboys 29.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys?

Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — A. Jeffery (C. Wentz pass) (Q3 6:08) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — A. Cooper (D. Prescott pass) (Q4 7:52) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Goedert (C. Wentz pass) (Q4 3:17) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — A. Cooper (D. Prescott pass) (Q4 3:12) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Sproles (C. Wentz pass) (Q4 1:45) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Maher (Q1 2:28, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Maher (Q2 0:01, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Maher (Q3 9:01, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q4 12:15, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys?

Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 67.7% completion, +11.2% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +11.35 total passing EPA. Carson Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles), 56.4% completion, +1.3% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +4.14 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys?

Amari Cooper (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.19 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 13 snaps. Their top snap (+5.93 EPA): (3:12) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep right to 19-A.Cooper for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Dallas Cowboys won 29-23 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Philadelphia Eagles

Entered 6-6 Now 6-7 L

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 7-5 Now 8-5 W

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