Dak Prescott silences the Eagles with an epic win dedicated to Kneeland

AT&T Stadium became the stage for one of those nights fans will never forget. Dak Prescott guided the Dallas Cowboys to an epic rally against the Philadelphia Eagles. He erased a 21-0 deficit and secured a 23-20 win with Brandon Aubrey’s field goal in the final seconds. The victory carried deep emotion, dedicated to Marshawn Kneeland, the young defensive lineman recently lost, whose absence still weighs heavily on the locker room.

The comeback was not only a collective triumph. It also marked a personal milestone for Dak Prescott. The quarterback threw for 354 yards, two touchdown passes, and added a rushing score to tie the game. With that performance, he surpassed Tony Romo’s franchise record, reaching 34,378 career passing yards. He also delivered his 25th game-winning drive when tied or trailing in the fourth quarter or overtime, breaking another tie with Romo.

A victory with meaning

As Thesportsrush highlighted, Dak Prescott stayed calm even when teammates reminded him he had broken Romo’s record. His response was simple: “Save it for the win.” Only after the game did he allow himself to recognize the magnitude of the achievement, admitting the emotion hit harder than expected.

Dak Prescott is now the Cowboys’ all-time passing leader, surpassing Tony Romo 😤

History made. pic.twitter.com/McXkRdcNsR

— ESPN (@espn) November 23, 2025

The signal-caller insisted the triumph was for Kneeland. “We’ll always do it for Marshawn. You could feel it tonight, and I’m sure he played alongside us.” The dedication reinforced the team’s sense of brotherhood and turned the comeback into a collective tribute. Dak Prescott also extended his streak to 19 straight home wins against NFC East rivals.

The Eagles stunned by history

For Philadelphia, the loss was a shock. They hadn’t blown a 21-point lead since 1999. Although still in good position to defend their divisional crown, their offense once again showed inconsistencies that have frustrated stars like AJ Brown. Falling to Dak Prescott and the Cowboys proved that even defending champions can stumble when an opponent refuses to quit.

 

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Playoff hopes alive

The rally didn’t immediately push the Cowboys into the playoffs, but it revitalized their chances. With a 6-5 record, Dallas remains 10th in the NFC, just two games behind the 49ers for the final wild-card spot. The upcoming schedule is demanding. They host the Chiefs on Thanksgiving, then Dak Prescott and the Cowboys face Detroit before closing with more manageable games against Washington and the Giants.