For the Eagles’ game, the defense was without six starters or prominent role players who were made inactive to get healthy for the playoffs: Tyrone Crawford, DeMarcus Lawrence, Cedric Thornton, Terrell McClain, Mo Claiborne, and Justin Durant. The seventh inactive was Tyron Smith.
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Cowboys vs. Buccaneers: Five Critical Plays That Shaped The Game
Each NFL game is made up of about 125 to 135 plays, usually the ones that get all of the attention are the headline-grabbing touchdowns or game-deciding plays in the last few minutes, but what about all of the crucial plays that led up to those moments? What about the overlooked plays that had a significant bearing on the direction of the game but are usually forgotten in favor of flashy highlights? Here is a look at five plays that may get lost in the wash, but ultimately were critical in shaping the Cowboys 26-20 victory over Tampa Bay. Impact: After the Cowboys pushed the lead to 14, Tampa Bay responded with an impressive drive that looked like it would ultimately end up in the end zone.