Eagles vs.Cowboys: Statistical breakdown of each position in Week 9 matchup

Philadelphia (7-1) has the best record in the NFL, while there are four other playoff-hopeful teams with just two losses, including Dallas.

The Week 9 hype train has been ramping up all week, and we’re a little over 32 hours away from Jalen Hurts and Dak Prescott squaring off for the first time in a meaningful contest.

Both teams have dominant traits, and their stars compare well at almost every position.

Whether it’s Micah Parsons and Haason Reddick or CeeDee Lamb and A.J. Brown, we’re breaking down how the two teams shape up statistically.

QB

Jalen Hurts is 193-282 passign (68.4%), for 2,140 yards (267.5 YPG), 13 touchdowns, 8 interceptions, with a 94.3 rating and a 65.4 QBR.

Dak Prescott is 157-221 passing (71.0%), for 1,637 yards (233.9 YPG), 10 touchdowns, 5 interceptions, with a 97.8 rating, and a 65.2 QBR.

Rushing Yards

Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

D’Andre Swift: 117 carries, 571 yards, 3 touchdowns.
Jalen Hurts: 78 carries, 280 yards, 6 touchdowns.
Kenneth Gainwell: 51 carries, 153 yards, 3 touchdowns.

Cowboys

Tony Pollard: 108 carries, 423 yards, 2 touchdowns.
Rico Dowdle: 33 carries, 125 yards.
Dak Prescott: 23 carries, 104 yards, 1 touchdown.

RECEIVING YARDS (CATCHES)

Oct 29, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) catches a touchdown pass as Washington Commanders cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (13) defends during the third quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

A.J. Brown: 60 catches, 939 yards, 5 touchdowns.
DeVonta Smith: 39 catches, 482 yards, 3 touchdowns.
Dallas Goedert: 35 catches, 360 yards, 2 touchdowns.
D’Andre Swift: 28 catches, 135 yards, 1 touchdown.

Cowboys

CeeDee Lamb: 46 catches, 633 yards, 3 touchdowns.
Tony Pollard: 26 catches, 178 yards.
Jake Ferguson: 25 catches, 237 yards, 2 touchdowns.
Michael Gallup: 20 catches, 224 yards.

Tackles

Oct 29, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Philadelphia Eagles safety Reed Blankenship (32) celebrates after an interception against the Washington Commanders during the second half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Reed Blankenship: 48 tackles
Zach Cunningham: 44 tackles
Darius Slay: 32 tackles
Nicholas Morrow: 29 tackles

Cowboys
Damone Clark: 35 tackles
Markquese Bell: 33 tackles
Jayron Kearse: 32 tackles
Leighton Vander Esch: 30 tackles

Sacks

Oct 29, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick (7) causes a fumble by Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) during the second half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Haason Reddick: 6.5
Josh Sweat: 5.5
Jalen Carter: 3.5
Nicholas Morrow: 3.0
Jordan Davis: 2.5

Cowboys
Micah Parsons: 6.0
Osa Odighizuwa: 3.0
Dorance Armstrong Jr.: 3.0
DeMarcus Lawrence: 2.0

QB Hits

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Josh Sweat: 15
Haason Reddick: 10
Fletcher Cox: 8
Jalen Carter: 6
Milton Williams: 6

Cowboys
Micah Parsons: 14
Osa Odighizuwa: 7
Dorance Armstong: 4
DeMarcus Lawrence: 3

QB Pressures

Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Josh Sweat: 40
Jalen Carter: 28
Haason Reddick: 28
Milton Williams: 15
Fletcher Cox: 15

Cowboys

Micah Parsons: 43
Osa Odighizuwa: 21
DeMarcus Lawrence: 21
Dorance Armstrong: 14
Dante Fowler: 12