Dallas Cowboys Clinch Playoff Spot with Thrilling Win Over Rival Eagles
ARLINGTON, TX – The Dallas Cowboys secured a crucial playoff berth Sunday night with a dramatic 28-24 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles, capping off a remarkable regular-season push. The win, highlighted by a game-winning 30-yard touchdown pass from Dak Prescott to CeeDee Lamb in the final minutes, sent the crowd at AT&T Stadium into a frenzy and solidified the Cowboys’ place in the postseason.
The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams exchanging blows throughout the contest. The Eagles, led by quarterback Jalen Hurts, took a 24-21 lead late in the fourth quarter, but the Cowboys’ offense was unfazed. Prescott, who threw for 312 yards and three touchdowns, engineered a masterful drive in the final two minutes, connecting with Lamb for the game-winner.
“I knew we had to go out there and make a statement,” Prescott said after the game. “This is what we’ve worked for all season. We’ve got a special group here, and we’re excited to keep this momentum going into the playoffs.”
Lamb, who finished the game with 140 receiving yards and two touchdowns, was equally elated. “This is what it’s all about. We’ve had some tough moments this season, but we stuck together. I’m just happy we could come through when it mattered most.”
The Cowboys’ defense, despite some struggles earlier in the game, made critical stops when it counted, including a game-sealing interception by Trevon Diggs with less than a minute left.
Head coach Mike McCarthy praised his team’s resilience. “This was a team effort. We’ve talked all year about staying composed and trusting the process, and tonight they showed exactly that. We’re ready for the next step.”
With the win, the Cowboys improve to 11-5 and will face the Minnesota Vikings in the first round of the playoffs. As they prepare for the postseason, the team remains focused on the ultimate goal: securing their sixth Super Bowl title.
Postgame Notes:
The Cowboys’ victory marked their third straight win, as they head into the playoffs with strong momentum.
The Eagles fall to 10-6 but still remain in playoff contention, setting up a dramatic final week of t
he regular season.
