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Jordan Matthews redeems himself with game-winning touchdown in overtime to beat the Cowboys

JMatt is cool again.

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Jordan Matthews was one of the most popular players on the Philadelphia Eagles offense heading into this season. The second-year pass catcher was looking to build off an impressive rookie year. Too often this season, however, Matthews has struggled. He hasn't quite taken the leap that some expected. He's been especially plagued by drops, which have been an issue for him dating back to his college football days. On Sunday night against the Dallas Cowboys, however, Matthews made sure not to drop this crucial game-winning touchdown pass:

Matthews came through in the clutch when it mattered most. His touchdown catch keeps the Eagles season alive at 4-4 while burying the Cowboys by dropping Dallas to 2-6. Redemption.

And now you can relive the play in GIF form:

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