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WATCH: Dak Prescott breaks a Cowboys franchise record with touchdown pass

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A 14-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Dak Prescott to wideout Cedrick Wilson (plus an extra point) put the Dallas Cowboys’ point total for the 2021 season at 486. That is a franchise record, per Jon Machota of The Athletic. The previous record was set by the 1983 team, and they scored 479 points.

The Cowboys offense has been top-notch all season, leading the NFL with 29.9 points per game. Their offenses efforts have led to an 11-5 record and interest from other NFL franchises in stealing away their offensive coordinator, Kellen Moore.

Offense dominating in Philly

Heading into the locker room for halftime in Philadelphia, the Cowboys lead the Eagles 30-17. Clearly, the offenses are dominating this contest, and it’s not surprising the Cowboys have the lead given the Eagles are sitting numerous starters. Dallas has scored on every possession.

Prescott headed into the locker room with four touchdown passes and 241 yards on the night. Prescott’s final touchdown pass of the half brought him to 36 on the year, which ties former quarterback Tony Romo’s franchise record. The Cowboys signal caller could easily grab that record for himself in the second half, especially given Philadelphia’s inability to stop him.

The Cowboys are relying on relatively big plays on Saturday, as three receivers have a reception of at least 25 yards. Prescott has already passed his total passing yardage from last weekend’s loss to the Arizona Cardinals. He threw for 226 yards in that 45-22 game.

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On the other sideline, quarterback Gardner Minshew is playing in place of typical starter Jalen Hurts. He is 12-for-19 with 106 yards and a touchdown pass to tight end Tyree Jackson.

Of note, wide receiver DeVonta Smith set the Eagles’ rookie receiving record in the game. The first-year player out of Alabama hit 916 yards on the year, breaking former wideout DeSean Jackson’s previous record of 912.

The Cowboys are fighting to move as high as No. 2 in the standings for next weekend’s playoffs, while the Eagles can’t move any higher than No. 6.