Cowboys vs. Eagles results: Dallas keeps playoff hopes alive with win

Alyssa Sconzo

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Cowboys vs. Eagles results: Dallas keeps playoff hopes alive with win image

The Dallas Cowboys (4-5) earned their first road win of the season with a 27-20 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles (4-5) on 'Sunday Night Football.'

Rookie linebacker Leighton Vander Esch was the difference maker for the Cowboys. Late in the fourth quarter Vander Esch made a shoestring tackle to set up a fourth down try that the Eagles couldn't convert. He contributed 13 tackles and his first career interception.

The Eagles' defense was unable to contain Ezekiel Elliott, who had 187 total yards, including 19 carries for 151 yards. Elliott contributed two touchdowns, one rushing and one receiving. 

Zach Ertz and Carson Wentz were the bright spots for the Eagles. Ertz had 145 yards on 14 receptions and Wentz passed for 360 yards and two touchdowns, both to Ertz. 

The Cowboys and Eagles are now tied for second place in the NFC East. 

The Eagles will look to bounce back against the New Orleans Saints, while the Cowboys face off against the Atlanta Falcons. 

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Here's how the Dallas Cowboys pulled off the win against the Philadelphia Eagles. 

Cowboys vs. Eagles: Score, live updates, highlights

Cowboys: 27
Eagles: 20

(All times ET)

Final: Cowboys 27, Eagles 20

11:26 p.m.: Carson Wentz completes a pass to Zach Ertz in the red zone, Ertz laterals to Golden Tate who is tackled at the Dallas 9 to end the game. The Cowboys win 27-20. 

11:24 p.m.: Once again, Carson Wentz finds Zach Ertz for a 14-yard gain to the Dallas 41. 

11:22 p.m.: Carson Wentz finds Zach Ertz for 13 yards and a first down at the Eagles 45. 

11:21 p.m.: The Cowboys go three-and-out with 53 seconds to go, up by a score. 

11:16 p.m.: Leighton Vander Esch makes a big stop to keep the Eagles from getting the first down. They go for it on fourth down and are brought down just short. The Cowboys take over on their own 30. 

11:10 p.m.: Carson Wentz completes a pass to Alshon Jeffery for a 17-yard gain to the Eagles 47.

11:09 p.m.: Corey Clement returns the punt for 25 yards to the Eagles 30 yard line. 

11:05 p.m.: Cowboys touchdown. That's another touchdown for Ezekiel Elliot, this time a 1-yard run. The extra point is good. The Cowboys are up by a score. 

11:03 p.m.: Dak Prescott passes to Allen Hurns for 23 yards to the Eagles 9. 

11:02 p.m.: Dak Prescott finds Amari Cooper deep for a 24-yard gain to the Dallas 34. 

11 p.m.: The Cowboys will start with the ball on their own 25. Dak Prescott completes a pass to Dalton Schultz for 17 yards to the Dallas 42. 

10:57 p.m.: Eagles touchdown. Zach Ertz scores his second touchdown of the night, this time a 1-yard pass from Carson Wentz. The extra point is good. This game is tied at 20.

10:54 p.m.: Nelson Algholor catches a 51-yard pass on the run and is brought down at the Cowboys 8. 

10:53 p.m.: Carson Wentz finds Alshon Jeffery for 10 yards to the Eagles 41 and a first down. 

10:51 p.m.: Corey Clement returns Brett Maher's 60-yard punt 21 yards to the Eagles 26.

10:47 p.m.: Cowboys touchdown. Ezekiel Elliot catches a 7-yard touchdown pass from Carson Wentz. The extra point is good. The Cowboys regain the lead, 20-13.

10:45 p.m.: Ezekiel Elliot rushes 18 yards to the Eagles 30. That is followed by a 15-yard pass to Cole Beasley to the Eagles 15 for back-to-back first downs. 

Third quarter: Cowboys 13, Eagles 13

10:41 p.m.: Ezekiel Elliot runs right for a gain of 13 yards to the Dallas 46. That will end the third quarter. With 15 minutes left to play, the Cowboys and Eagles are all tied up at 13. 

10:36 p.m.: Eagles touchdown. Carson Wentz passes to Zach Ertz for a 15-yard touchdown. The extra point is good. We have a tied game, 13-13. 

10:33 p.m.: The Eagles are soaring down the field. Jordan Matthews catches a pass for 12 yards to the Dallas 26. 

10:32 p.m.: Carson Wentz finds Jordan Matthews deep and is pushed out of bounds at the Dallas 38 for a gain of 18 yards. 

10:30 p.m.: The Eagles take over at their own 32. Carson Wentz finds Alshon Jeffery for 10 yards to the Eagles 45 and a first down. 

10:28 p.m.: This is a one possession game after Brett Maher attempts a 42-yard field goal and misses wide right. The Cowboys still lead, 13-6. 

10:25 p.m.: The Eagles defense is putting the pressure on Dak Prescott. He is forced back for a loss of 17 yards to the Eagles 40; he fumbles and recovers the ball at the Eagles 42. 

10:22 p.m.: Ezekiel Elliot rushes to the left for a 38-yard gain to the Eagles 22. 

10:21 p.m.: Ezekiel Elliot rushes for 15 yards to the Dallas 40 and a first down. 

10:20 p.m.: The Cowboys will start at their own 25. 

10:18 p.m.: Eagles field goal. Jake Elliot's 26-yard field goal attempt is good. The Eagles are trailing 13-6. 

10:17 p.m.: Carson Wentz completes a pass to Zach Ertz for a 1-yard gain, backwards lateral to Golden Tate for a gain of 5 yards to the Dallas 9. 

10:12 p.m.: Carson Wentz finds Zach Ertz deep for a 21-yard gain to the Dallas 11. The Eagles are quickly making their way down the field. 

10:11 p.m.: Back-to-back first downs and 11-yard gains from Corey Clement and Zach Ertz puts the Eagles in Cowboys' territory at the Dallas 32.

10:07 p.m.: The Cowboys go three-and-out to start the third quarter. Chris Jones' 34-yard punt is picked up by Golden Tate for no return at the Eagles 45. 

10:06 p.m.: Defensive end Michael Bennett sacks Dak Prescott for a loss of 9 yards. 

10:04 p.m.: The Cowboys will start the second half with the ball on their own 25. 

Halftime: Cowboys 13, Eagles 3

9:51 p.m.: Corey Clement returns the punt for 26 yards to the Eagles 31. That will wrap up the first half of this game. The Cowboys will receive first in the third quarter and have a 13-3 lead. 

9:46 p.m.: Cowboys touchdown. Wide receiver Allen Hurns is pushed out of bounds right in front of the end zone. On the next play, Dak Prescott dives into the end zone for a 1-yard touchdown, the first of the game. The extra point is good. The Cowboys lead 13-3.

9:45 p.m.: That's back-to-back first downs and big gains for the Cowboys. Cole Beasley catches a pass for 21-yards to the Eagles 19. 

9:45 p.m.: Wide receiver Michael Gallup catches a pass for 25 yards to the Eagles 40. 

9:43 p.m.: Dak Prescott is sacked at the Dallas 27 for a loss of 13 yards.

9:42 p.m.: Amari Cooper catches a pass for 15 yards to the Dallas 40 and a first down. 

9:40 p.m.: Eagles field goal. Kicker Jake Elliot's 56-yard attempt is good. The Eagles are on the board. The Cowboys lead 6-3. Dallas will get the ball on their own 25. 

9:32 p.m.: Tight end Zach Ertz catches a pass from Carson Wentz and gets the Eagles in Cowboys territory with an 11-yard gain to the Dallas 49. 

9:31 p.m.: Carson Wentz passes to Nelson Algholor for a 13-yard gain to the Eagles 40. 

9:30 p.m.: Running back Corey Clement returns Brett Maher's punt to the Eagles 6 to the Eagles 27.

9:26 p.m.: Cowboys field goal. Dallas is forced to punt. Brett Maher's field goal attempt is good. The Cowboys extend their lead 6-0. 

9:20 p.m.: Ezekiel Elliot hurdles a defender and rushes for 32-yards to the Eagles 8. He trips just before the end zone. 

9:18 p.m.: Wide receiver Cole Beasley hauls in the 5-yard reception to the Eagles 40 for a first down.

9:15 p.m.: Ezekiel Elliot gains 13 yards to the Cowboys 47 for a first down. 

9:13 p.m.: The Cowboys fake the punt to safety Jeff Health and get the first down to the Dallas 34. 

9:08 p.m.: The Eagles go for it on fourth down and turn it over on downs. The Cowboys take over on the Eagles 23. 

9:06 p.m.: Carson Wentz finds wide receiver Alshon Jeffery for an 11-yard gain to the Eagles 29. 

9:04 p.m.: Running back Josh Adams is pushed out of bounds at the Dallas 45 for a 29-yard gain. 

9:02 p.m.: The Cowboys are forced to punt after a false start penalty on fourth-and-1. The Eagles will take over at their own 27 yard line. 

First quarter: Cowboys 3, Eagles 0

8:59 p.m.: Dak Prescott finds running back Rob Smith for 14 yards to the Dallas 39. That concludes the first quarter. 3-0 Cowboys. 

8:54 p.m.: Amari Cooper gets the first down at the Dallas 19 with a 7 yard gain. 

8:50 p.m.: The Eagles are forced to punt. After an illegal blocking penalty on the Cowboys during the punt, they take over at their own 8. 

8:48 p.m.: Nelson Algholor catches a pass from Carson Wentz for a gain of 14 yards to the Eagles 45. 

8:47 p.m.: Carson Wentz is sacked at the Eagles 31 for a loss of 9 yards. 

8:46 p.m.: Wide receiver Jordan Matthews runs out of bounds at the Eagles 40 for a 10 yard gain. 

8:41 p.m.: Cowboys field goal. Kicker Brett Maher's attempt is good. The Cowboys take a 3-0 lead. The Eagles will start with the ball on their own 25. 

8:39 p.m.: Amari Cooper catches a pass for 10 yards and a first down at the Eagles 10. 

8:34 p.m.: Quarterback Dak Prescott finds wide receiver Amari Cooper for 13 yards to the Eagles 23. 

8:33 p.m.: Interception. Carson Wentz is intercepted by middle linebacker Leighton Vander Esch. The pass was returned to the Dallas 38. 

8:28 p.m.: The Cowboys also go three-and-out on their opening drive. Golden Tate returns Chris Jones' 46-yard punt for 12 yards to the Dallas 44. 

8:26 p.m.: The Eagles go three-and-out on their opening drive. Punter Cameron Johnston's 49-yard punt is caught at the Dallas 19. 

8:23 p.m.: We are underway. The Eagles will receive first and start with the ball on their own 25. 

8:20 p.m.: Things between the Eagles and Cowboys appeared to get heated prior to kickoff. 

 

Alyssa Sconzo