One stat shows how improbable Cowboys' comeback win over Eagles was

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One stat shows how improbable Cowboys' comeback win over Eagles was

After finding themselves in the 21-0 hole, the expectation was the Dallas Cowboys would fold and allow the Philadelphia Eagles to blow them out of the building.

It was fair to expect that, as we've seen that scenario play out time and time again in recent years with the Cowboys, especially in games against the Eagles.

However, the Cowboys did the unthinkable and shut out the Eagles the rest of the way and scored 24 unanswered points to secure the 24-21 victory in overtime.

How improbable was the Cowboys' comeback win?

According to The Athletic's Jon Machota , the Cowboys had a less than 4% chance to win the game after falling behind 21-0 late in the second qurater. It amounts to the most