This Cowboys vs. Eagles prediction starts at quarterback. Dallas brings Dak Prescott to Lincoln Financial Field for Monday Night Football, while Philadelphia turns to Tanner McKee for a second straight start. Both NFC East rivals enter at 2-4, and the Cowboys are 4.5-point road favorites with the total sitting at 43.5. We break down the injury report, recent form and market movement before laying out two plays for this division matchup.
Last Updated: October 26, 2026
Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles — Game Info
| Where | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia Pennsylvania |
| When | October 26 – 8:15 PM ET |
| TV | ESPN, ABC |
Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles Betting Preview
The quarterback gap shapes everything here. Philadelphia placed Jalen Hurts on injured reserve on October 17 with blood clots, and he is expected to miss the rest of the season. McKee went 26 of 45 for 215 yards and one touchdown in his first start under those conditions, a 25-14 home loss to Carolina. That defeat stretched the Eagles’ losing streak to four games. They have scored just 58 points across those losses.
Prescott, meanwhile, has thrown for 1,639 yards and 10 touchdowns through six games. The Dallas offense has cooled badly, though. The Cowboys scored 29 total points in losses to Tampa Bay and Green Bay, and they ran for only 98 yards across those two games. This is also their second straight road game after the 23-13 defeat at Green Bay.
Philadelphia’s injury report adds to the problem. Wide receivers DeVonta Smith (hamstring) and Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) are out, along with edge rusher Nolan Smith (concussion) and cornerback Michael Carter II (abdomen). Saquon Barkley is listed as questionable with a hamstring injury after a full practice Saturday. He has missed two games but averaged 5.5 yards per carry in the two games he finished healthy. Edge rusher Jonathan Greenard is also questionable after sitting out Saturday’s practice. On the plus side, tight end Dallas Goedert is cleared to play.
Dallas has absences of its own. Receiver KaVontae Turpin (ribs), linebacker Dee Winters (calf) and tackle Drew Shelton (hamstring) are all out. In contrast, linebacker DeMarvion Overshown and cornerback Cobie Durant are expected back. That help matters for a defense allowing 26.5 points per game and a league-worst 149.8 rushing yards per game. Under first-year coordinator Christian Parker, Dallas ranks 30th in total defense.
The division stakes are clear. The Giants lead the NFC East at 4-2-1 after beating Houston on Sunday, and Washington sits at 1-4-1. Dallas won the last meeting 24-21 last November in Arlington after erasing a 21-point deficit. Philadelphia took the 2025 opener 24-20 at home. Against the spread, Dallas is 3-3 overall and 1-2 on the road. Philadelphia is 1-5 ATS and 0-3 at home. Cowboys games have gone over the total four times in six, while Eagles games are 3-3.
The spread has not moved off its 4.5 opener, even with 56% of spread tickets on Dallas. That is fairly balanced action rather than a signal. On the moneyline, 83% of tickets back Dallas, yet the price has drifted from -225 to -220. A five-cent move against that much public support is small, but it is worth noting. Our full odds breakdown for this game covers the market in more detail.
Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles Odds
| Spread | Moneyline | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | -4.5 (-110) | -220 | O 43.5 (-110) |
| Eagles | +4.5 (-110) | +180 | U 43.5 (-110) |
Odds accurate as of October 26, 2026 via TheSpread.com. Odds change, get the latest NFL Odds – Futures – Props
Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles — Who Is the Public Betting?
| Cowboys | 56% | 44% | Eagles |
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Cowboys vs. Eagles Prediction — Who Catches the Ball With Smith and Wicks Out?
Philadelphia’s passing game looks thin on paper. McKee will be without both DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks, which leaves Makai Lemon, Darius Cooper and Goedert as his primary targets. Barkley is the swing factor. If he plays and looks healthy, the Eagles can lean on the softest run defense in the league. If he sits or is limited, an offense that scored 58 points in four losses has even fewer ways to move the ball. That makes this read partly provisional on his status.
The Dallas side of the ledger points the same way. Prescott has thrown plenty, but the Cowboys have stalled lately. They totaled 29 points over their last two games while Prescott attempted 96 passes and threw four interceptions. Volume without finishing tends to produce long drives and fewer points.
The market agrees so far. The total has dipped half a point from its opener, a small move toward the low side. Whatever value sat in the opening number is already gone. The risk is clear, however. Dallas allows 26.5 points per game, and Cowboys games have cleared the total four times in six. A healthy Barkley against that run defense could make this a higher-scoring game than the market expects. McKee is also better prepared this time. He learned he was starting late last week and missed first-team reps, but he has had a full week with the starters for this one.
The Pick: Under 43.5 (-110)
Cowboys vs. Eagles Prediction — Where Does Dallas Turn After 98 Rushing Yards in Two Games?
Dallas has leaned on its quarterback because the ground game has given it little. Prescott threw 54 passes at Green Bay and 42 against Tampa Bay. His completion totals this season read 22, 26, 25, 32, 24 and 34, with the two highest coming at Houston and Green Bay. He has also thrown for at least 258 yards in five straight games. CeeDee Lamb already has 48 catches, which gives Prescott a reliable target underneath. Meanwhile, the Eagles have allowed 1,467 passing yards, so this is not a secondary that has shut quarterbacks down.
Game script is the main danger. If Dallas builds a big lead, the Cowboys could run the clock and cut Prescott’s attempts. Even so, he completed 26 passes on just 31 attempts in the 37-20 win over Washington. The price asks for slightly less than a coin flip, and his recent volume points above that bar. This read does share one input with the first play: a Dallas offense that moves the ball without always finishing drives.
The Pick: Dak Prescott 25+ Passing Completions (+105)
Our Final Word on Cowboys vs. Eagles
This game hinges on whether Philadelphia’s offense can function without Hurts and two of its receivers. The Cowboys bring the better quarterback. Still, their recent scoring slump and a leaky defense keep the side less clear than the 4.5-point spread suggests. The cleaner angles sit in the total and in Prescott’s workload.
Under 43.5 (-110) is our top play because a short-handed Eagles offense meets a Dallas attack that has stalled lately, with the total already down from 44. Dak Prescott 25+ Passing Completions (+105) rounds out the card because a quiet Dallas ground game has pushed his volume to 96 attempts across the last two weeks.
NFL Cowboys vs. Eagles FAQ: October 26, 2026
What time does the Cowboys vs. Eagles game start?
The Cowboys vs. Eagles game kicks off at 8:15 PM ET on Monday, October 26, 2026, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Dallas and Philadelphia both enter the night at 2-4, chasing the New York Giants for the NFC East lead.
What channel is the Cowboys vs. Eagles game on?
The game airs nationally on ESPN and ABC, with Joe Buck on play-by-play and Troy Aikman as the analyst. ESPN2 carries the ManningCast alternate broadcast. In Philadelphia, SportsRadio 94WIP carries the Eagles radio call with Merrill Reese and Mike Quick.
How can I stream the Cowboys vs. Eagles game?
You can stream the game with a Disney+ or ESPN+ subscription, both of which carry the ESPN and ABC broadcasts of this NFC East matchup. Live TV services that include ESPN, such as Fubo, also stream the game for subscribers who have cut the cord.
Who is starting at quarterback for the Eagles?
Tanner McKee starts at quarterback for Philadelphia, his second straight start. Jalen Hurts was placed on injured reserve on October 17 after blood clots were found, and he is expected to miss the rest of the season. McKee threw for 215 yards and one touchdown in last week’s loss to Carolina.
Who won the last meeting between the Cowboys and Eagles?
Dallas won the last meeting 24-21 on November 23, 2025, in Arlington, Texas, rallying from a 21-point deficit to take the game. Philadelphia had won the first meeting of that season 24-20 at Lincoln Financial Field in the 2025 opener.
Where do the Cowboys and Eagles stand in the NFC East?
Both teams are 2-4 and trail the first-place New York Giants, who improved to 4-2-1 with a win over Houston on Sunday. Washington sits last at 1-4-1. The winner on Monday moves to 3-4 and takes sole possession of second place in the division.