The Cowboys entered Saturday's game against the Eagles with the NFC East already clinched, but that didn't stop coach Mike McCarthy from playing his stars.
Starters like Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott stayed in the game into the fourth quarter of the 51–26 win over the Eagles, who rested many of their starters after already being assured of a wild-card spot.
But McCarthy said that entering the playoffs, it was important for players to keep their rhythm.
“We talked about it Sunday after last week's game. We all felt clearly this is the best thing," McCarthy said after the game, per Sporting News.