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Glenn Erby

Sights and sounds from first half as Eagles hold a 24-7 lead over the Cowboys

Eagles Cowboys Kenny Pickett DeVonta Smith Philadelphia Eagles CJ GardnerJohnson Fox Grant Calcaterra John Clark NFL

It was another disastrous first quarter, but the Eagles’ defense found their footing, and Kenny Pickett discovered a connection with DeVonta Smith. Buoyed by two C.J. Gardner-Johnson interceptions, Philadelphia found their rhythm and held a 24-7 lead over the Cowboys in the first half.

An Eagles win Locks up the NFC East and the No. 2 seed in the conference while allowing Jalen Hurts another week to recover from his concussion.

With the second half set to begin, here are ten takeaways from the first half.

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