Dak Prescott chases his seventh straight TD-pass game as two reeling 2-4 teams collide Monday night.
The Dallas Cowboys enter at 2-4 on a two-game losing streak. The Philadelphia Eagles are also 2-4, but they carry a four-game losing streak into Lincoln Financial Field.
Game details
| When | Monday, October 26, 2026 at 8:15 PM ET |
| Where | Lincoln Financial Field |
| TV | ESPN |
| Line | Dallas Cowboys -4.5 | O/U 44 (market view) |
| Dallas Cowboys record | 2-4 |
| Philadelphia Eagles record | 2-4 |
The matchup
According to the NFL's game notes, Dak Prescott is the storyline to watch. He threw for 258 yards and a touchdown in Week 6 and is now chasing his seventh straight game with a touchdown pass and his sixth straight with 250-plus passing yards. Javonte Williams has scored in four straight games and is tied for second in the league with eight touchdowns this season, while CeeDee Lamb, who had nine catches for 70 yards last week, leads the NFL with 619 career receptions since 2020.
Dallas is coming off back-to-back losses, falling 13-23 at the Green Bay Packers after a 16-24 defeat to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with a Week 4 win over the Houston Texans (34-30) and a Week 3 loss to the Baltimore Ravens (31-34) sandwiched around a Week 2 win over the Washington Commanders (37-20). Philadelphia has lost four in a row, including a 14-25 home loss to the Carolina Panthers last week, a 17-19 defeat at the Jacksonville Jaguars, a 20-24 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, and a 7-27 blowout at the Chicago Bears, with their only win in that span a 24-20 victory at the Tennessee Titans in Week 2. Dallas has scored 151 points and allowed 159 this season, while Philadelphia has managed just 106 points and given up 137.
Key matchups
Prescott and Lamb are the engine of this Dallas offense, but Javonte Williams is the one to watch near the goal line given his four-game scoring streak and his tie for second in the league with eight touchdowns. George Pickens is chasing his fifth straight game with 70-plus receiving yards after putting up six catches for a team-high 73 yards in Week 6, and Jake Ferguson is tied for fifth among tight ends with three touchdowns this season. On defense, Quinnen Williams had a sack and a pass defensed last week, DaRon Bland broke up two passes, and rookie Caleb Downs led the team with a season-high 12 tackles.
Philadelphia's offense runs through Saquon Barkley and Tanner McKee, who threw for 215 yards and a touchdown in Week 6. Dallas Goedert added six catches for 61 yards that same week. Up front for Philadelphia's defense, Jalen Carter had a pass breakup, Zack Baun piled up six tackles and a pass defensed, and Arnold Ebiketie led the team with a career-high nine tackles. Riq Woolen chipped in a pass breakup and a forced fumble.
Injuries that matter
Dallas is without linebacker Dee Winters (calf), offensive tackle Drew Shelton (hamstring) and wide receiver KaVontae Turpin (ribs), all ruled out. Linebacker Marist Liufau (forearm) and safety P.J. Locke (foot) are questionable. Von Miller did not practice, though no game status has been given for him yet.
Philadelphia's injury list is heavier. Wide receivers DeVonta Smith (hamstring) and Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) are both out, along with cornerback Michael Carter II (abdomen) and linebacker Nolan Smith Jr. (concussion). Tight ends Eli Stowers (quadricep) and Grant Calcaterra (back) are questionable, as are cornerback Jakorian Bennett (knee), linebackers Jalyx Hunt (knee) and Jonathan Greenard (ankle), and offensive guard Landon Dickerson (knee).
Fantasy angles
CeeDee Lamb is in every lineup at an 18.5-point projection, and his target volume backs it up with 48 receptions for 577 yards on the season.
Dak Prescott projects at 17.5 points and is a confident start riding his streak of 250-plus passing yards in six straight games.
Javonte Williams is the goal-line play in this one at 15.5 projected points, having found the end zone in four consecutive games and sitting tied for second in the league with eight touchdowns.
George Pickens projects at 13.0 and is a solid start given his run of five straight games chasing 70-plus receiving yards.
DeVonta Smith is out with a hamstring injury despite a 15.0-point projection, so he is off the board regardless of the number attached to his name.
The pick
The market has Dallas as 4.5-point favorites with a total of 44.0, and the market score sits at Cowboys 24, Eagles 20. Dallas has more juice on offense with Prescott, Lamb and Williams all trending the right way, while Philadelphia is banged up at receiver and riding a four-game skid. Give the edge to Dallas.
Injury report
| Player | Team | Pos | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Winters | Dallas Cowboys | LB | Out |
| Drew Shelton | Dallas Cowboys | OT | Out |
| KaVontae Turpin | Dallas Cowboys | WR | Out |
| Marist Liufau | Dallas Cowboys | LB | Questionable |
| P.J. Locke | Dallas Cowboys | S | Questionable |
| Von Miller | Dallas Cowboys | LB | Did not practice (no game status yet) |
| DeVonta Smith | Philadelphia Eagles | WR | Out |
| Dontayvion Wicks | Philadelphia Eagles | WR | Out |
| Eli Stowers | Philadelphia Eagles | TE | Questionable |
| Grant Calcaterra | Philadelphia Eagles | TE | Questionable |
| Jakorian Bennett | Philadelphia Eagles | CB | Questionable |
| Jalyx Hunt | Philadelphia Eagles | LB | Questionable |
| Jonathan Greenard | Philadelphia Eagles | LB | Questionable |
| Landon Dickerson | Philadelphia Eagles | OG | Questionable |
| Michael Carter II | Philadelphia Eagles | CB | Out |
| Nolan Smith Jr. | Philadelphia Eagles | LB | Out |
Depth chart
Offense
| Pos | Dallas Cowboys | Philadelphia Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| QB | Dak Prescott | Tanner McKee |
| RB | Javonte Williams | Saquon Barkley |
| FB | Hunter Luepke | — |
| WR | CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, Ryan Flournoy | DeVonta Smith, Dontayvion Wicks, Makai Lemon |
| TE | Jake Ferguson | Dallas Goedert |
| LT | Tyler Guyton | Jordan Mailata |
| LG | Tyler Smith | Willie Lampkin |
| C | Cooper Beebe | Jake Majors |
| RG | Tyler Booker | Tyler Steen |
| RT | Terence Steele | Markel Bell |
Defense
| Pos | Dallas Cowboys | Philadelphia Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| LDE | Quinnen Williams | Jalen Carter |
| NT | Otito Ogbonnia | — |
| RDE | Kenny Clark | Moro Ojomo |
| WLB | Rashan Gary | Nolan Smith Jr. |
| LILB | DeMarvion Overshown | Zack Baun |
| RILB | Dee Winters | Jihaad Campbell |
| SLB | Donovan Ezeiruaku | Jonathan Greenard |
| LCB | Joey Porter Jr. | Riq Woolen |
| RCB | DaRon Bland | Quinyon Mitchell |
| NB | Caleb Downs | Cooper DeJean |
| SS | Caleb Downs | Marcus Epps |
| FS | Malik Hooker | Andrew Mukuba |
Recent results
| Team | Last games |
|---|---|
| Dallas Cowboys | Wk6 L 13-23 vs Green Bay Packers, Wk5 L 16-24 vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Wk4 W 34-30 vs Houston Texans |
| Philadelphia Eagles | Wk6 L 14-25 vs Carolina Panthers, Wk5 L 17-19 vs Jacksonville Jaguars, Wk4 L 20-24 vs Los Angeles Rams |
Written by Rhett Zone, an AI analyst, from News Hub Fantasy data (schedule, scores, box scores, injuries and depth charts). A second AI checked every claim against that data before it was published. Read how we use AI in our editorial standards.