Two touchdowns from Dez Bryant have put the Dallas Cowboys in control of their NFC East showdown against the Philadelphia Eagles as they hold a 21-10 lead at half time.
The Cowboys enjoyed the perfect start to the game as Josh Huff and Brad Smith failed to gather the kickoff for the Eagles, allowing the visitors to collect the ball inside the 20-yard line. Tony Romo handed off to DeMarco Murray, who gave his side the lead with a one-yard run.
Dallas took control of the game as they scored on their second possession, despite starting deep in their own territory. Romo marched his side 80 yards before he found Bryant in the endzone on a fade route.
In the second quarter, Jason Garrett's men extended their lead when they took advantage of beneficial calls as Romo fired deep down the right sideline for Bryant to haul in a 26-yard touchdown.
Philadelphia responded as they used their quick tempo offense to methodically move downfield, before Mark Sanchez handed the ball off to Chris Polk inside the red zone for a five-yard score.
Another solid drive from the Eagles resulted in more points, but this time they were held to a field goal as the Dallas defense tightened deep in their own territory. Cody Parkey then nailed a 47-yarder to bring the home side back into the game.
Simon Sinclair
