Takeaways and highlights from first half as Cowboys hold a 17-14 lead over Eagles

The first half lived up to the hype, and the Eagles must regroup after exiting the first half trailing the Cowboys 17-14.

Philadelphia held Dallas to less than 200 yards in the first half and sacked Dak Prescott twice in a physical first half.

A.J. Brown had five catches in the first half, and the Eagles had more rushes than passes, providing an efficient run-pass ratio for OC Brian Johnson.

With the second half underway, here are takeaways and highlights from the first half.

Injjuries at key positions

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Fletcher Cox, Milton Williams, and Jordan Davis are all hurt and have gone in and out of the contest.

Sean Desai puzzling moves

Nov 5, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) dives with the ball after a catch past Philadelphia Eagles safety Reed Blankenship (32) during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

The Eagles defensive coordinator always adjust and maybe he put his rookies and second year guys on a island just to see what would happen.

On more than one occassion, Eli Ricks, Reed Blankenship, Sydney Brown and Nakobe Dean were matched up one on one with CeeDee Lamb or tight end Jake Ferguson.

Dak Prescott

Nov 5, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) runs with the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Prescott was 10-of-16 passing, for 153 yards, 2 TDs, 133.6 rating.

As a rusher, he logged 4 carries for 10 yards and made some timely throws.

.@Dak evades the sack and delivers on 3rd & 14 🔥

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— NFL (@NFL) November 5, 2023

Reddick gets another sack

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Reddick now has 7.5 sacks on the year, and logged 1 TFL, 1 QB hit and 1 sack.

Those weekly backfield reservations! @Haason7Reddick pic.twitter.com/0qQI5mpqk7

— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) November 5, 2023

Jake Ferguson

Nov 5, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (87) scores a touchdown past Philadelphia Eagles safety Reed Blankenship (32) during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Ferguson was a first half standout with 4 catches for 62 yards and a touchdown.

Make that 18-for-18. https://t.co/mmKkmi6fQa

— Patrik [No C] Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) November 5, 2023

Tush Push

Nov 5, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) during warmups against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Against 31 teams, Micah Parsons' goal-line stand vs. D'Andre Swift would have been helpful.

Against the Eagles? Just another chance for them to flex.

Tush push TD. Cowboys, Eagles tied at 14.pic.twitter.com/fiizi91JgX

— Jori Epstein (@JoriEpstein) November 5, 2023

Jalen Hurts

Nov 5, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) reacts after a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Jalen Hurts has set an #Eagles QB record with his 33rd career rushing TD. #FlyEaglesFly

— John Gonoude (@john_gonoude) November 5, 2023

Hurts was 10-13 passing, for 120 yards and one rushing touchdown.

Jalen Hurts game tying TD#JalenHurts
🔥 ties Cam Newton for most rushing TDs by QB on their 1st 4 seasons

🔥leads all NFL QBs in rushing TDs since being drafted in 2020

pic.twitter.com/1lpgECVR6R

— Jeff Skversky (@JeffSkversky) November 5, 2023

Brandon Aubrey a player to watch in the 2nd half

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With that 51-yard field goal to take a 17-14 lead, Brandon Aubrey set an NFL record for the most field goals made (19) without a miss to start an NFL career.

— Dallas Cowboys Public Relations (@DallasCowboysPR) November 5, 2023

Jalen Hurts injury status

Nov 5, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) runs with the ball against the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Hurts left the field early after DeMarcus Lawrence was blocked into his knee.

Jalen Hurts is staying in pic.twitter.com/S5EssuTy8D

— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) November 5, 2023

Micah Parsons

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 05: Micah Parsons #11 of the Dallas Cowboys interacts with Jordan Mailata #68 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on November 05, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Parsons has 3 tackles, 1.5 sacks, 1 TFL and 3 QB hits early in the first half.