In a game that highlighted the intense animosity of a classic NFC East rivalry, the Philadelphia Eagles dominated the Dallas Cowboys 41-7 on Sunday to clinch the division title. Yet, even with backups on the field in the closing moments of the blowout, emotions boiled over, resulting in a chaotic brawl and the ejection of three players.
The altercation erupted in the fourth quarter with under three minutes left on the clock during an Eagles punt. Dallas Cowboys cornerback Troy Pride Jr., wide receiver Jalen Brooks, and Eagles safety Sydney Brown were involved in a scuffle that escalated quickly. As the players charged downfield, they became entangled, inadvertently taking down an official in the process.
The melee began when Brooks appeared to pull Brown to the ground, prompting Pride to shove Brown as he attempted to get up. In retaliation, Brown aggressively flung Pride into a nearby tunnel, sparking a larger confrontation as teammates from both sides rushed in to break up the fight. The incident highlighted the intensity of the long-standing rivalry, despite the game being all but decided.
This marks the second week in a row that an Eagles defensive player has been ejected for on-field conduct. Last week, safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson received two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties during the Eagles’ loss to the Washington Commanders, leading to his automatic disqualification.
As Brown was escorted off the field following Sunday’s skirmish, Eagles fans responded with thunderous applause. Adding to the drama, Brown gestured with the team's recently adopted "calm down" celebration, fueling the crowd’s energy.
Despite the chaos, the Eagles celebrated their emphatic victory and division title, while the Cowboys were left to reflect on a frustrating end to a lopsided game.
