With the Eagles resting many of their starters in preparation of the playoffs, including quarterback Michael Vick, the Dallas Cowboys were able to steal a win from Philadelphia on Sunday, to end the season on a (kind of?) high note.
After a scoreless first quarter, the Eagles opened up the scoring at the very beginning of the second, with Kevin Kolb hitting Chad Hall for a four yard touchdown that, with David Akers’ extra point, gave Philadelphia a 7-0 lead.
Dallas was unable to answer on offense, going three-and-out on their next drive, but on the Eagles’ ensuing possession, the defense stepped up. Anthony Spencer’s strip-sack of Kolb was recovered and returned 17 yards for a touchdown by DeMarcus Ware to knot things up at 7-7. Ware had a monstrous day against Philly, recording three sacks; he finishes the 2010 season with 15.5.
It took a little more than a quarter of football before the tie was broken up after intermission, on a 43 yard field goal by Philadelphia’s David Akers. Akers would add a 22 yarder on the Eagles’ next drive to extend the Philadelphia lead to six, but the lead would not hold.
Dallas took their first lead of the day with just under a minute remaining, on a four yard touchdown pass from Stephen McGee to Jason Witten, capping a nine-play, 54-yard drive. The Eagles were unable to respond on offense, after getting the ball back with less than a minute remaining. Terence Newman’s interception of Kolb clinched the season ending victory for Dallas.
The Cowboys finish 2010 with a 6-10 record, 5-3 under Jason Garrett.
Stay on top of the latest Dallas Cowboys news with NBCDFW.com. Follow NBC DFW Sports on Facebook or have breaking Cowboys news sent directly to your phone with Blue Star SMS alerts. Text "bluestar" to 622339 (NBCDFW) to subscribe to this free service. Read more about it here.
