It was the most devastating loss of the season. The Philadelphia Eagles (8-3) suffered a monumental collapse, blowing a dominant 21-0 lead to fall to the Dallas Cowboys, 24-21, in a crushing Week 12 road defeat.
We are diving deep into how this team let a near-certain victory slip through its fingers.
The Second-Half Offensive Nightmare
The Eagles came out firing, scoring on their first three drives to take a commanding lead. But then, the offense completely vanished. We analyze the second-half stall—the five punts, the missed field goal, and the agonizing lack of offensive adjustments. What happened to the running game? Why did the passing game become so ineffective after halftime? And how did Jalen Hurts and the entire unit lose the composure and consistency needed to seal the game? We break down the crippling mistakes and the two crucial late-game turnovers that put the defense in impossible positions.
Defense Couldn't Hold the Line
While the defense held on for dear life (including an incredible goal-line stand in the fourth quarter), they simply couldn't withstand the pressure of the Cowboys' relentless comeback. We discuss the defense getting banged up and picked apart as the game wore on, struggling to contain George Pickens (9 catches, 146 yards, TD). We also analyze the impact of the 14 total penalties (tying a Nick Sirianni era high), many of which extended Cowboys drives and gifted them crucial yardage.
Where Do the Eagles Go From Here?
This is the kind of loss that defines a season. We look at the immediate fallout and the dire questions facing the team: Is this an execution problem, a coaching problem, or a composure problem? How do the Eagles regain their footing and maintain their lead in the NFC East after dropping to 8-3?
Tune in for our raw, honest, and painful dissection of the Eagles' Week 12 collapse!
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