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NFL·ANALYSIS·October 30, 2026 11:02 AM ET

Cowboys top Eagles 38-21 as NFC East rivalry resurfaces

The road victory moved Dallas to 3-4 on the season.

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What happened: The Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles reignited their NFC East rivalry following Dallas's 38-21 road victory on Oct. 26. The contest marked the first meeting of the season between the divisional opponents after their Monday night meeting.

Why it matters: The win lifted Dallas to 3-4 and 11th in the NFC playoff standings, keeping the franchise in contention in the conference. Philadelphia fell to 2-5 after dropping its fifth straight contest, landing at 15th in the conference ahead of the Nov. 10 trade deadline.

By the numbers: Dallas Cowboys: 3-4 (11th in NFC, streak W1) Philadelphia Eagles: 2-5 (15th in NFC, streak L5) Oct. 26 result: Dallas 38, Philadelphia 21

What to watch: Both teams prepare for Week 9 action as Philadelphia aims to snap its five-game slide prior to the Nov. 10 roster deadline.

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