When the Cowboys needed them most, the defense saw key players step up in critical moments to steal the ball away from the Eagles — leading to a gutsy, resilient win over the Eagles.

Plays that might get forgotten include a crucial fumble recovery by center Tyler Biadasz that allowed the Cowboys to keep possession before the biggest pass of the game.

Thanks to four takeaways by the defense and the play of Dak Prescott, the Cowboys come from behind to defeat the rival Eagles, 40-34.

As the Cowboys prepare for this week's showdown with the Eagles, we've compiled the picks from all the shows to see what our "experts" think will happen Saturday afternoon on Christmas Eve at AT&T Stadium.

It's a Christmas Week edition of Cowboy Catch-Up, getting all of the reaction from the Cowboys' crushing loss to the Jaguars and their showdown with the division-rival Philadelphia Eagles.

The Cowboys and Eagles are two of the most talented teams in the NFL, but just like Dallas experienced back on Oct. 16, it's not easy to win without the starting QB.

The Eagles won't have Jalen Hurts lining up at quarterback this week against the Cowboys, but there are still a dozen other elite players to deal with and that includes the backup QB who will get the start.

Here are the 10 most notable 'big facts' to remember ahead of Saturday's 3:25 CT kickoff on FOX.

Rookie defensive end Sam Williams was involved in a car accident in Plano around 2:15 p.m. on Thursday afternoon.

KaVontae Turpin's phone call with owner/general manager Jerry Jones was something much different that he anticipated. It was just the final piece to his long and winding path to the NFL.

A devastating injury to Terence Steele could've crippled the right side of the Cowboys offensive line, if not for Tyron Smith's willingness and ability to do what many couldn't possibly achieve.

Welcome to "The Science Lab", a place where football facts and in-depth analysis always triumph over feelings.

How are the Cowboys going to cover the corner? Looking into it in his weekly Mick Shots. Plus, the Eagles holding their cards, the fallacy of the preordained hit, remembering Franco Harris and more!

The Cowboys have embodied their season-mantra of being 'resilient' all season. But against the Eagles this week, they will need another bounce-back effort from the team, and especially QB Dak Prescott.

Ezekiel Elliott can appreciate the Cowboys clinching a playoff spot in 2022 but, having felt the sting of early exits, he isn't interested in celebrating anything short of a Super Bowl run.

The Cowboys are chasing win No. 11 this week in a showdown against the Eagles. While they need their own No. 11 to play to his elite level, they'll need stop Philly's No. 11, despite who plays QB for the Eagles.

The four-time Pro Bowler nearly made his debut for the Cowboys against the Jaguars, and if he gets the nod against the Eagles, he's locked and loaded to contribute immediately.

How does Jerry Jones evaluate Dak's play after Sunday's loss? What's the latest on OBJ? The Cowboys owner/GM hit on those topics and more in his weekly radio segment.

Sights and sounds from the sideline of the Dallas Cowboys game vs the Philadelphia Eagles, at AT&T Stadium.

Head coach Mike McCarthy leads a spirited locker room speech after the Dallas Cowboys defeat the Philadelphia Eagles 40-34.

Watch Dallas Cowboys' top plays vs. the Philadelphia Eagles in the Week 16 matchup.

Watch every catch from Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb's 120-yard game vs. the Philadelphia Eagles in the Week 16.

Watch Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott's best plays vs. the Philadelphia Eagles in the Week 16 matchup.

Watch highlights from the Week 16 matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys.

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Dante Fowler's Jr. pressure of Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Gardner Minshew on fourth-and-10 ices Cowboys' win vs. Eagles.

Dallas Cowboys kicker Brett Maher's 26-yard field goal extends the Cowboys' lead to six with 1:41 remaining.

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Anthony Barr vacuums in running back Miles Sanders' wild fumble with 2:07 remaining.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott's 7-yard touchdown laser to wide receiver CeeDee Lamb makes it a 34-33 game in fourth quarter.

Dallas Cowboys kicker Brett Maher's 44-yard field goal cuts Philadelphia Eagles' lead to seven points.

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott explodes for a 22-yard gain down the sideline on fourth-and-inches.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott's accuracy is immaculate on a 26-yard laser beam to wide receiver CeeDee Lamb.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb's snazzy spin move caps a 36-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Dak Prescott.

Dallas Cowboys safety Jayron Kearse overpowers Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Quez Watkins for an interception on quarterback Garnder Minshew's pass.

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott extends his streak to eight games with at least one rush touchdown.

Tune in for Cowboys Pregame LIVE presented by WinStar as they count down to the kickoff against the Philadelphia Eagles.

The best views from the Dallas Cowboys Week 16 game vs the Philadelphia Eagles, Saturday December 24th at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX.

Views of the Dallas Cowboys as the arrive to host the Philadelphia Eagles n a Week 16 game at AT&T Stadium, presented by Blockchain.com.

Views of the Week 16 matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles at AT&T Stadium.

Pregame views of the Week 16 matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles at AT&T Stadium.

Views from the Dallas Cowboys practice as they prepare for the Philadelphia Eagles at Ford Center at the Star in Frisco, Texas.

Here are the 10 most notable 'big facts' to remember ahead of Saturday's 3:25 CT kickoff on FOX.