False start: Eagles go scoreless after TDs on their first 3 drives in their loss to Cowboys

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — A.J. Brown was catching passes and the Philadelphia Eagles were moving the ball down the field.

An offense that has drawn criticism this season from its three-time Pro Bowl receiver had a three-touchdown lead after its first three possessions against division rival Dallas. Things seemed to be going in the right direction for the NFC East-leading Eagles on Sunday.

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