Eagles snap count vs. Cowboys: Breakdown, observations from 28-23 win in Week 9

The Eagles made things difficult for themselves down the stretch, but still made enough plays to secure a 28-23 win over the Cowboys on Sunday.

All-Pro quarterback Jalen Hurts shook off a hit to his injured left knee, throwing for 207 yards and two touchdowns, and running for another score, as Philadelphia became the only 8-1 team in the NFL.

With the Birds now on a bye week, and awaiting word on Dallas Goedert’s injury, we’re breaking down the sanp counts and playing time percentages from Sunday’s win.

QB

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 played all 62 offensive snaps after initially looking like he’d be forced to exit the win with a knee injury.

RB

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 05: D’Andre Swift #0 of the Philadelphia Eagles is tackled by Donovan Wilson #6 of the Dallas Cowboys during the second half at Lincoln Financial Field on November 05, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

D’Andre Swift 40 snaps
Kenneth Gainwell 23 snaps
Rashaad Penny 2 snaps

Swift had 18 carries for 43 yards, while Kenny Gainwell logged 3 carries for 22 yards and a touchdown.

WR

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 05: A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates after a touchdown with DeVonta Smith #6 during the second half in the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field on November 05, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

A.J. Brown 60 snaps
DeVonta Smith 58 snaps
Olamide Zaccheaus 26 snaps
Julio Jones 19 snaps

Brown led the Eagles with 7 catches for 66 yards and a touchdown, while DeVonta Smith logged 3 catches for 51 yards and a score.

TE

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 05: Dallas Goedert #88 of the Philadelphia Eagles stiff arms Markquese Bell #14 of the Dallas Cowboys during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on November 05, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Dallas Goedert 48 snaps
Jack Stoll 27 snaps
Albert Okwuegbunam 6 snaps

Goedert had 3 catches for 50 yards before exiting with a forearm fracture.

OL

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 05: Jason Kelce #62 of the Philadelphia Eagles and Damone Clark #33 of the Dallas Cowboys get into an altercation during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on November 05, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Jordan Mailata 62 snaps
Landon Dickerson 62 snaps
Jason Kelce 62 snaps
Tyler Steen 62 snaps
Lane Johnson 62 snaps

DL

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 05: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys is sacked by Jalen Carter #98 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on November 05, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Josh Sweat 63 snaps
Fletcher Cox 55 snaps
Jalen Carter 51 snaps
Milton Williams 28 snaps
Jordan Davis 18 snaps
Brandon Graham 18 snaps
Marlon Tuipulotu 3 snaps

Josh Sweat led the charge with 4 tackles, 1 QB hit, 1 TFL, and 1 sack.

LB

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 05: Zach Cunningham #52 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts over Jake Ferguson #87 of the Dallas Cowboys during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on November 05, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Zach Cunningham 75 snaps
Haason Reddick 60 snaps
Nicholas Morrow 54 snaps
Nakobe Dean 21 snaps
Nolan Smith 9 snaps

Zach Cunningham led the Eagles with 10 tackles, 1 tackle for loss and 1 pass defended, while Haason Reddick picked up another sack (7.5).

CB

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 05: CeeDee Lamb #88 of the Dallas Cowboys is tackled by Eli Ricks #39 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half at Lincoln Financial Field on November 05, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Darius Slay 74 snaps
James Bradberry 73 snaps
Eli Ricks 47 snaps
Josh Jobe 1 snap

Undrafted free agent rookie, Eli Ricks logged 47 snaps in the slot, and spent crucial time matched up against CeeDee Lamb. Ricks didn’t always fare well, but he got big game experience.

Safety

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 05: Kevin Byard #31 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts after a tackle during the first half in the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field on November 05, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Reed Blankenship 75 snaps
Kevin Byard 75 snaps
Sydney Brown 25 snaps

Byard played every snap in his second game with the Eagles, logging 9 tackles, while Reed Blankenship logged 75 snaps, posting 7 tackles and 2 passes defended.