Eagles’ Josh Sweat intercepts Cowboys’ Dak Prescott for 42-yard pick-six

ARLINGTON, TX — In a season full of highlights for the Philadelphia Eagles, defensive end Josh Sweat put his hat in the ring for top honors with a 42-yard interception return for a touchdown in the first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys.The Cowboys were attempting to respond to the Eagles’ opening field goal with a drive of their own and were on the move until Sweat struck. Quarterback Dak Prescott rolled left on second down from the Dallas 42 yard-line and targeted an open Dalton Schultz, but Sweat raised his hands at the last second and snatched the pass attempt out of midair.He showed off his strength with a stiff-arm on Prescott to break loose, then his speed by racing away from the pack for the touchdown, giving the Eagles an early 10-0 lead.Big Play Sweat 🔒#PHIvsDAL | #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/JQH8LSl3nR— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) December 24, 2022 Prescott has now thrown an interception in five straight games — tied for the longest streak of his career. He has thrown two pick-sixes in a span of four pass attempts going back to Jacksonville’s game-winning interception last week.Sweat is the only NFL defensive lineman to return an interception for a touchdown this season, according to the Eagles. He entered the game with 9.5 sacks and 14 tackles for loss.A win for the Eagles Sunday would secure the NFC East title and No. 1 overall seed in the NFC playoffs.


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