Dallas Cowboys 38
Philadelphia Eagles 21
NFL Week 7 · Monday, October 26 · Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38–21 in a pivotal NFC East showdown, ending their two-game losing streak and handing Philadelphia its fifth consecutive defeat.
Dallas delivered its strongest offensive performance in weeks, combining an effective passing attack with a powerful ground game to take control of Monday night.
The result was especially important for Dallas, which entered Week 7 at 2–4.
Philadelphia also began the game at 2–4 and was looking to stop a four-game skid, but the Cowboys’ balanced attack proved too much.
Game Breakdown
1st Q Dallas and Philadelphia trade touchdowns
Philadelphia struck first through Saquon Barkley’s eight-yard rushing touchdown.
Dallas answered with a 55-yard field goal and a CeeDee Lamb touchdown reception.
The Eagles regained the lead with another rushing score, finishing the quarter ahead 14–10.
Prescott puts Dallas in front
Dak Prescott connected with George Pickens for a touchdown, and Brandon Aubrey added a field goal.
Dallas went into halftime with a 20–14 advantage after taking control of the scoring battle.
The Eagles briefly regain momentum
Philadelphia moved ahead 21–20 when rookie Makai Lemon caught his first career touchdown.
Dallas responded with another Lamb touchdown reception and a successful two-point conversion, reclaiming the lead at 28–21.
Dallas closes out the victory
The Cowboys added a field goal and a late touchdown to pull away.
Philadelphia failed to score in the final quarter, and Dallas completed a convincing 17-point victory.
Key Performers
Dak Prescott — Cowboys
Prescott directed an efficient Dallas offense, throwing for 354 yards and two touchdowns.
He helped the Cowboys sustain drives and capitalize on opportunities in the red zone.
George Pickens — Cowboys
Pickens caught nine passes for 146 yards and a touchdown, providing Prescott with a major downfield threat. His production helped Dallas stretch Philadelphia’s secondary.
A.J. Brown — Eagles
Brown recorded eight receptions for 110 yards and a touchdown.
His receiving production kept Philadelphia competitive, but the Eagles could not match Dallas’ scoring pace late in the game.
Three Biggest Takeaways
Dallas rediscovered its offensive rhythm. The Cowboys accumulated 416 total yards and balanced their passing game with 204 rushing yards.
The receiving corps made the difference.
Pickens and Lamb helped Prescott exploit Philadelphia’s defense, while the Eagles struggled to produce enough stops.
Philadelphia’s losing streak deepens.
The Eagles were shut out in the fourth quarter, leaving them searching for answers after five straight defeats.
Final Verdict
The Cowboys earned a statement victory in one of the NFC East’s fiercest rivalries.
Prescott’s passing, Pickens’ big-play production and a productive rushing attack allowed Dallas to overcome Philadelphia’s brief third-quarter comeback.
For the Eagles, the inability to sustain their scoring after halftime was decisive.
Their offense showed flashes of potential, but the defense surrendered 38 points and could not contain Dallas when the game was on the line.
Final score: Dallas Cowboys 38, Philadelphia Eagles 21.
Dallas leaves Philadelphia with a much-needed win and renewed momentum, while the Eagles face mounting pressure to reverse their season’s direction.
