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NFL·PREVIEW·October 24, 2026 09:20 AM ET

2-4 Cowboys visit 2-4 Eagles on Monday night as both offenses seek balance

Tanner McKee threw 45 passes in last week's loss

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What happened: The Dallas Cowboys (2-4) travel to Lincoln Financial Field on Monday night to face the NFC East rival Philadelphia Eagles (2-4), per Yahoo NFL. Dallas enters on a two-game losing streak after leaning heavily on the pass last week, while Philadelphia has dropped four straight games following a 25-14 defeat against the Carolina Panthers.

Why it matters: No. 11 NFC seed Philadelphia is operating without quarterback Jalen Hurts, who is on injured reserve with blood clots in his lungs and expected to miss the rest of the season. Saquon Barkley (hamstring) is questionable after a limited Friday practice, while DeVonta Smith (hamstring) and Dallas Goedert (knee) are also questionable after missing Friday's session. No. 12 seed Dallas pairs Dak Prescott with perimeter targets CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens alongside tight ends Jake Ferguson and Brevyn Spann-Ford, leaving both struggling defenses focused on stopping the run early.

By the numbers: In last week's loss to the 3-2 Carolina Panthers, Philadelphia gained 222 total yards and 35 rushing yards as Tanner McKee posted a 77.5 passer rating on 45 attempts, led by DeVonta Smith (seven receptions, 75 yards) and Dallas Goedert (six receptions, 61 yards). For Dallas last week, Dak Prescott finished with 258 yards and a 65.2 passer rating on 54 attempts, Javonte Williams ran 11 times for 41 yards, CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens combined for 15 receptions and 143 yards on 29 targets, and the Cowboys defense allowed 83 yards and two third-down conversions in the second half.

What to watch: Philadelphia and Dallas kick off Monday night at Lincoln Financial Field, with final game-status designations pending for questionable Eagles starters Saquon Barkley, DeVonta Smith and Dallas Goedert.

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