A late-game scuffle marred an otherwise decisive victory for the Philadelphia Eagles over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 17. The Eagles, who secured the NFC East title with the win, saw tensions flare in the final minutes, overshadowing earlier drama in the matchup.
The incident occurred with approximately three minutes remaining and the Eagles holding a commanding 41-7 lead. Following a routine punt, a physical altercation involving Philadelphia safety Sydney Brown and Dallas players Troy Pride and Jalen Brooks resulted in the ejection of all three.
The initial entanglement between Brown and Brooks in the end zone escalated when Pride intervened, shoving Brown. Brown's reaction saw him pull Pride into a tunnel leading away from the field, triggering a larger melee as players from both teams joined in to separate the participants.
Earlier in the game, the Eagles' backup quarterback Kenny Pickett, filling in for the injured Jalen Hurts, was sidelined after a hit by Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons in the third quarter. Despite the setback, the Eagles continued their strong performance.
Adding to the narrative, Eagles running back Saquon Barkley achieved a significant milestone, becoming just the ninth player in NFL history to rush for 2,000 yards in a single season. The Eagles ultimately won the game, finishing with a 13-3 record, sealing their division title.
