Neil Reynolds' Wraps Week 14

The Dallas Cowboys went into their Sunday Night Football encounter with the Philadelphia Eagles in fine form as winners of four in a row. And they were scoring for fun during that victorious run.

But racking up 49 points against the New York Giants, 33 versus Carolina, 45 in taking on Washington and 41 in downing Seattle was a very different proposition to facing the NFL-leading Philadelphia Eagles. Or at least we thought it would be.

Dallas sent a message to the rest of the NFL and moved into first place in the NFC East with a 33-13 thrashing of an Eagles team that has now been handily beaten by the other two leading teams in their conference in the past two games.

It was a complete performance from a Cowboys team that has now won 15 home games in a row. Dak Prescott's numbers were not spectacular (271 passing yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions), but he made some incredible throws and looked assured and comfortable for most of what turned out to be a very good night. His throws to Brandin Cooks to set up a Michael Gallup touchdown and to Gallup himself down the left sideline later in the second half were absolute works of art.

Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones believes we are looking at the NFL MVP when watching Prescott and given the value of that quarterback position, he is likely to get the nod ahead of Tyreek Hill – a very worthy candidate from the Miami Dolphins. Of course, there is much to be determined before that award is handed out.

Prescott was indeed outstanding, but he was not alone. Dallas ran the ball 32 times for 138 yards and a touchdown and the defense held Philadelphia without an offensive touchdown and forced and recovered three key fumbles. Jalen Hurts was never allowed to shine in