Eagles vs. Cowboys: Takeaways from first half as Philadelphia holds a 21-7 lead

Philadelphia jumped out to a hot start, and one week after George Pickens and CeeDee Lamb were the talk of the NFL, it was A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith who did the most work.

With the second half set to begin, we're looking at takeaways and observations from the first half as Philadelphia holds a 21-7 lead.

A.J. Brown

Looking to get Brown involved early, Jalen Hurts targeted the wide receiver three times for 31 yards (10.3 avg) and a 16-yard touchdown catch on the first drive. Brown was up to 5 catches for 67 yards and 1 TD in the 1st quarter, and his five receptions are the most in the first quarter of his career.

Overall, Brown had five catches for 64 yards (13.4 avg) and one touchdown. DeVonta Smith had three catches for 58 yards. Pickens had five catches for 47 yards, while CeeDee Lamb had three catches for 27 yards.

Jalen Hurts/Dak Prescott

Hurts scored his seventh rushing touchdown of the season, becoming the only quarterback since 1970 to score seven rushing touchdowns in five straight seasons. Overall, Hurts was 13-19 passing for 164 yards, one touchdown, and a 112.6 rating. Hurts had three carries for 12 yards to lead the Eagles.

Prescott, for his part, was 13-17 for 159 yards, one touchdown, one interception, and a 99.9 rating.

RB comparison

Saquon Barkley was quiet as a rusher, logging six carries for 12 yards. Barkley had three catches for 32 yards. Javonte Williams had nine carries for 43 yards.

Jalen Carter/Quinnen Williams

Carter had three tackles in the first half, while Williams had one tackle, one tackle for loss, and one QB hit.

Eagles defense

Baun is the only NFL player with 80+ tackles, 3.0+ sacks, and 2+ takeaways this season. Baun logged eight tackles in the first half, while Reed Blankenship had seven tackles and two passes defended.

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