The Eagles entered Sunday with a short wave of confidence, supported by a strong start to the season and a dominant first half that set the tone. Then the game flipped. The Eagles’ defense was carved up for a season-high 473 total yards in a stunning loss to the Cowboys.
“The Eagles’ defense gave up a season high 473 total yards to the Cowboys. And Dak Prescott had 354 passing yards, these are all the most that the Eagles defense has given up this year in a game,” reported John Clark (@JClarkNBCS).
The Eagles defense gave up a season high 473 total yards to the Cowboys. Birds defense gave up 262 yards in the second half. And Dak Prescott had 354 passing yards, these are all the most that the Eagles defense has given up this year in a game. The Eagles secondary was really… pic.twitter.com/6334Q77W9g
— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) November 24, 2025
Eagles Defense Gashed by Cowboys Comeback
Aug 16, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles helmet on the bench during a game against the Cleveland Browns at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Aug 16, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles helmet on the bench during a game against the Cleveland Browns at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
The Eagles’ defense surrendered 473 total yards. Of those 262 yards, those yards were achieved in the second half alone. Various sources reported these numbers and agree with the official club recap.
Dallas then took off in the second half as the 32-year-old quarterback helped the team to a 2nd half of 354 yards and two touchdowns. He owned the late-game field. The Cowboys’ comeback highlighted coverage busts and injuries in the Eagles’ secondary that created open targets.
The Cowboys found consistent seams behind the second-level defenders. Philly’s pass rush created fewer pressures than usual, giving the Dallas offense clean time to work. Chunk plays and clock control that constantly flipped the field position. The Eagles’ defense looked slow to adjust, which had been one of the stingiest in the league all season.
The Cowboys took advantage with quick reads and savvy route combinations as the back end was visibly thinner in the fourth quarter. That’s not speculation, it’s visible on film and in the stat sheet. If those injuries linger, the Eagles’ defense could be forced into rotation and matchup headaches down the stretch. Coaches will need to patch schemes or elevate backups quickly.
The Eagles’ defense was gassed for a season-high in yardage, and the loss shows the thin margin between elite and brittle. Philly still has talent and a track record. But Sunday’s collapse is a top-priority, fix-it alarm, and the Eagles need to answer it before the next division test.