The Philadelphia Eagles hosted their rival Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football in Week 7 of the 2026 NFL season. Dallas was coming off a loss against the Packers on the road for Sunday Night Football. Philadelphia entered this matchup on a four game losing streak and lost to the Panthers last game at home. This was a pivotal match up as both teams were both 2-4 on the season and look to move up in the NFC East. Saquon Barkley was cleared to return after missing the past two games due to injury. DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks were ruled out.
Dallas got in field goal range early as Brandon Aubrey made a 55 yard field goal to give the Cowboys an early 3-0 lead. Tanner Mckee threw a 12 yard pass to Saquon Barkley who got the first down. Barkley proceeded with a 29-yard run to get into Cowboys territory. There was a noticeable limp from Barkley but would continue to play. Mckee found Makai Lemon for a 21 yard gain. Barkley ran right for the touchdown for eight yards. Tyler Godson gained the first down for 11 yards. On 3rd & 8, Dak Prescott fired a deep pass to Ryan Flournoy for a 35 yard gain. Prescott found Ceedee Lamb for the touchdown. Aubrey made the field goal and the Cowboys regained the lead 10-7.
Philly responded with their own touchdown as Dameon Pierce ran it in. Elliott made the field goal and the Eagles retook the lead 14-10. Prescott responded again with a deep pass to right field to George Pickens who was able to reel it in for the touchdown. Philadelphia would punt twice and the Cowboys would punt once on the next three drives of the game. On 1st & 10, Prescott found Lamb for a 30-yard gain to get to the Philadelphia nine yard line. Aubrey sank a 27 yard field goal to make it a 20-14 lead for the Cowboys entering halftime.
Barkley on the opening play of the third quarter gained a first down on a 12 yard run. On 4th & 1, Pierce got the first down to extend the drive. On 3rd & Goal, Mckee fired a pass to Makai Lemon who got the touchdown. Lemon recorded the first touchdown of his NFL career. Elliott made the field goal and the Eagles were up 21-20. Prescott and Lamb would connect again for another touchdown.
Prescott ran in for the two-point conversion to make it a 28-21 lead for the Cowboys. Philly had a quick three and out and Aubrey nailed a 24 yard field goal to extend the Cowboys lead 31-21 lead. Mckee threw a pick to Demario Overshown as the intended receiver was Dallas Goedert. Javonte Williams ran up the middle for the touchdown and Aubrey made the extra point to make it a 38-21 lead. Dallas got a big win against the Eagles in Philly 38-21.
Prescott was 15/27 (55%) with 212 yards, and three touchdowns. Williams had 25 carries for 155 yards and a touchdown. Lamb had five receptions for 74 yards and a touchdown. Pickens had a touchdown as well along with four catches for 57 yards.
McKee was 23/35 (65%) with 211 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. Barkley had seven carries for 62 yards and a touchdown. Lemon had seven receptions for 67 yards and a touchdown.
Philadelphia drops its fifth straight game and the Cowboys end their two game losing streak.
Dallas next plays the Cardinals at home November 1 at 1 p.m. Philadelphia will play their division rival Commanders on the road for Sunday Night Football on November 1 at 8:20 p.m.
