Cowboys 7–41 Eagles: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 17, 2024

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

C. Rush (Dallas Cowboys), 50.0% completion, -10.6% CPOE, -0.38 EPA per dropback, -11.53 total passing EPA. K. Pickett (Philadelphia Eagles), 55.6% completion, +7.1% CPOE, +0.43 EPA per dropback, +7.73 total passing EPA.

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

D. Smith (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.52 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+4.01 EPA): (6:44) (Shotgun) 7-K.Pickett pass deep left to 6-D.Smith for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Philadelphia Eagles
Final score: Philadelphia Eagles 41–7 Dallas Cowboys
Halftime: Dallas Cowboys 7–30 Philadelphia Eagles at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Donovan Smith
Top passer: Cooper Rush
Biggest EPA play: (11:55) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass short middle intended for 3-B.Cooks INTERCEPTED by 8-C.Ga…
Game date: 2024-12-29

Game summary

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Dallas Cowboys 41–7 on 2024-12-29. Donovan Smith posted a game-high +12.52 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 23 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Dallas Cowboys	7	0	0	0	0	7
Philadelphia Eagles	7	23	10	7	0	41

Scoring Map

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

DALDallas Cowboys

PHI 35

PHI 4

+1PHI 15

PHIPhiladelphia Eagles

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 11:55TD
C.J. Gardner-Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
PHI 35
Score
0-6
(11:55) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass short middle intended for 3-B.Cooks INTERCEPTED by 8-C.Gardner-Johnson [93-M.Williams] at PHI 31. 8-C.Gardner-Johnson for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 11:43XP
Jordan Elliott
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 15
Score
0-7
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-49-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 5:42TD
Jalen Tolbert
Points+6
Yard line
PHI 4
Score
6-7
(5:42) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass short left to 1-J.Tolbert for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 5:38XP
Brandon Aubrey
Points+1
Yard line
PHI 15
Score
7-7
17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 6:44TD
Donovan Smith
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 22
Score
7-13
(6:44) (Shotgun) 7-K.Pickett pass deep left to 6-D.Smith for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 6:38XP
Jordan Elliott
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 15
Score
7-14
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-49-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 1:58FG
Jordan Elliott
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 13
Score
7-17
(1:58) 4-J.Elliott 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 0:02TD
Kenny Pickett
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 1
Score
7-23
(:02) 7-K.Pickett up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 0:00TD
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 15
Score
7-23
(Kick formation) PENALTY on DAL, Defensive Too Many Men on Field, 5 yards, enforced at DAL 15 - No Play.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 0:00XP
Jordan Elliott
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 10
Score
7-24
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-49-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 8:07FG
Jordan Elliott
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 8
Score
7-27
(8:07) 4-J.Elliott 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 2:48TD
Anthony Brown
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 20
Score
7-33
(2:48) (Shotgun) 16-T.McKee pass deep left to 11-A.Brown for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 2:44XP
Jordan Elliott
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 15
Score
7-34
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-49-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 10:09TD
Donovan Smith
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 25
Score
7-40
(10:09) (Shotgun) 16-T.McKee pass short right to 6-D.Smith for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 10:03XP
Jordan Elliott
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 15
Score
7-41
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-49-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Donovan Smith · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +12.52 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.79 EPA/play
2Kenny Pickett · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +7.73 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
3Tanner McKee · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +7.16 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.79 EPA/play
4Kenny Pickett · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +5.40 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.35 EPA/play
5Grant Calcaterra · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.79 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play
6Jalen Tolbert · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.71 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
7Anthony Brown · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.32 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
8Jordyn Brooks · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.40 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Donovan Smith — PHI · Receiving

Donovan Smith posted the highest total EPA (+12.52) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Philadelphia Eagles. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.79 EPA per play.

Donovan Smith's top snap (+4.01 EPA): (6:44) (Shotgun) 7-K.Pickett pass deep left to 6-D.Smith for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-9.74 EPA): Cooper Rush — (11:55) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass short middle intended for 3-B.Cooks INTERCEPTED by 8-C.Gardner-Johnson [93-M.Williams] at PHI 31. 8-C.Gardner-Johnson for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

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

Cooper Rush (Dallas Cowboys) · 30 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -10.6% CPOE · -0.38 EPA/play · -11.53 total EPA
Kenny Pickett (Philadelphia Eagles) · 18 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · +7.1% CPOE · +0.43 EPA/play · +7.73 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Dallas Cowboys	Philadelphia Eagles
Offensive EPA/play	-0.259	+0.224
Offensive success rate	41.6%	51.9%
Pass EPA/play	-0.387	+0.677
Rush EPA/play	-0.165	+0.085
Defensive EPA/play	-0.224	+0.259
Defensive success rate	48.1%	58.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Philadelphia Eagles held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.22 vs -0.26), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Dallas Cowboys: -0.26 EPA/play (6th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
Philadelphia Eagles: +0.22 EPA/play (92nd percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)

Dallas Cowboys: 10 drives, -19.96 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Philadelphia Eagles: 11 drives, +18.12 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Philadelphia Eagles — C.J. Gardner-Johnson (Q1 11:55)
Dallas Cowboys — Jalen Tolbert (Cooper Rush pass) (Q1 5:42)
Philadelphia Eagles — Donovan Smith (Kenny Pickett pass) (Q2 6:44)
Philadelphia Eagles — Kenny Pickett (Q2 0:02)
Philadelphia Eagles — Anthony Brown (Tanner McKee pass) (Q3 2:48)
Philadelphia Eagles — Donovan Smith (Tanner McKee pass) (Q4 10:09)

Field goals

Philadelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott (Q2 1:58)
Philadelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott (Q3 8:07)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the PHI 35 (Q1 11:55); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q1 11:43) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-49-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the PHI 4 (Q1 5:42) — (5:42) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass short left to 1-J.Tolbert for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q1 5:38) — 17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger..

The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 23–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DAL 22 (Q2 6:44) — (6:44) (Shotgun) 7-K.Pickett pass deep left to 6-D.Smith for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q2 6:38) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-49-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the DAL 13 (Q2 1:58) — (1:58) 4-J.Elliott 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 7-K.Pickett up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DAL 15 (Q2 0:00) — (Kick formation) PENALTY on DAL, Defensive Too Many Men on Field, 5 yards, enforced at DAL 15 - No Play.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the DAL 10 (Q2 0:00) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-49-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann..

The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 10–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the DAL 8 (Q3 8:07) — (8:07) 4-J.Elliott 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DAL 20 (Q3 2:48) — (2:48) (Shotgun) 16-T.McKee pass deep left to 11-A.Brown for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q3 2:44) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-49-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann..

The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DAL 25 (Q4 10:09) — (10:09) (Shotgun) 16-T.McKee pass short right to 6-D.Smith for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q4 10:03) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-49-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Dallas Cowboys (Q1 11:55) — (11:55) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass short middle intended for 3-B.Cooks INTERCEPTED by 8-C.Gardner-Johnson [93-M.Williams] at PHI 31. 8-C.Gardner-Johnson for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -25.0% · EPA -9.74]
Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 8:45) — (8:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-K.Pickett pass deep right to 81-G.Calcaterra to DAL 20 for 34 yards (24-I.Mukuamu). [WPA +12.5% · EPA +3.20]
Dallas Cowboys (Q2 6:38) — (6:38) 10-C.Rush pass short middle to 87-J.Ferguson to DAL 36 for 6 yards (42-O.Burks). FUMBLES (42-O.Burks), RECOVERED by PHI-90-J.Davis at DAL 39. [WPA -8.6% · EPA -4.37]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 7:28) — (7:28) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass deep right to 3-B.Cooks to PHI 12 for 22 yards (2-D.Slay). Penalty on PHI-2-D.Slay, Defensive Holding, declined. [WPA +8.0% · EPA +2.75]
Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 6:44) — (6:44) (Shotgun) 7-K.Pickett pass deep left to 6-D.Smith for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.5% · EPA +4.01]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Dallas Cowboys (Q1 11:55) — (11:55) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass short middle intended for 3-B.Cooks INTERCEPTED by 8-C.Gardner-Johnson [93-M.Williams] at PHI 31. 8-C.Gardner-Johnson for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -25.0% · EPA -9.74]
Dallas Cowboys (Q4 14:37) — (14:37) (Shotgun) 23-R.Dowdle right guard to PHI 10 for 1 yard (3-N.Smith; 53-Z.Baun). FUMBLES (3-N.Smith), RECOVERED by PHI-33-C.DeJean at PHI 10. PENALTY on DAL-73-T.Smith, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 [WPA -0.1% · EPA -5.12]
Dallas Cowboys (Q2 6:38) — (6:38) 10-C.Rush pass short middle to 87-J.Ferguson to DAL 36 for 6 yards (42-O.Burks). FUMBLES (42-O.Burks), RECOVERED by PHI-90-J.Davis at DAL 39. [WPA -8.6% · EPA -4.37]
Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 6:44) — (6:44) (Shotgun) 7-K.Pickett pass deep left to 6-D.Smith for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.5% · EPA +4.01]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 11:55 · PHI 35 · Score 0-6
(11:55) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass short middle intended for 3-B.Cooks INTERCEPTED by 8-C.Gardner-Johnson [93-M.Williams] at PHI 31. 8-C.Gardner-Johnson for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 11:43 · DAL 15 · Score 0-7
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-49-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 5:42 · PHI 4 · Score 6-7
(5:42) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass short left to 1-J.Tolbert for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 5:38 · PHI 15 · Score 7-7
17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 6:44 · DAL 22 · Score 7-13
(6:44) (Shotgun) 7-K.Pickett pass deep left to 6-D.Smith for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 6:38 · DAL 15 · Score 7-14
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-49-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann.
Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 1:58 · DAL 13 · Score 7-17
(1:58) 4-J.Elliott 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 0:02 · DAL 1 · Score 7-23
(:02) 7-K.Pickett up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 0:00 · DAL 15 · Score 7-23
(Kick formation) PENALTY on DAL, Defensive Too Many Men on Field, 5 yards, enforced at DAL 15 - No Play.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 0:00 · DAL 10 · Score 7-24
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-49-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann.
Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q3 8:07 · DAL 8 · Score 7-27
(8:07) 4-J.Elliott 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 2:48 · DAL 20 · Score 7-33
(2:48) (Shotgun) 16-T.McKee pass deep left to 11-A.Brown for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 2:44 · DAL 15 · Score 7-34
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-49-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 10:09 · DAL 25 · Score 7-40
(10:09) (Shotgun) 16-T.McKee pass short right to 6-D.Smith for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 10:03 · DAL 15 · Score 7-41
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-49-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann.

Key takeaways

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

Philadelphia Eagles earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Donovan Smith (Philadelphia Eagles) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Cooper Rush (DAL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Kenny Pickett (PHI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles on 2024-12-29?

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Dallas Cowboys 41-7 in Week 17, 2024.

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

Q1: Dallas Cowboys 7, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 0, Philadelphia Eagles 23; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 0, Philadelphia Eagles 10; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 0, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Final: Dallas Cowboys 7, Philadelphia Eagles 41.

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

Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — C. Gardner-Johnson (Q1 11:55) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Tolbert (C. Rush pass) (Q1 5:42) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Smith (K. Pickett pass) (Q2 6:44) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — K. Pickett (Q2 0:02) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — A. Brown (T. McKee pass) (Q3 2:48) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Smith (T. McKee pass) (Q4 10:09) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q2 1:58, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q3 8:07, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

Cooper Rush (Dallas Cowboys), 50.0% completion, -10.6% CPOE, -0.38 EPA per dropback, -11.53 total passing EPA. Kenny Pickett (Philadelphia Eagles), 55.6% completion, +7.1% CPOE, +0.43 EPA per dropback, +7.73 total passing EPA.

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

Donovan Smith (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.52 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+4.01 EPA): (6:44) (Shotgun) 7-K.Pickett pass deep left to 6-D.Smith for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 7-8 Now 7-9 L

Philadelphia Eagles

Entered 12-3 Now 13-3 W

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