Dallas Cowboys Face Philadelphia Eagles in Week 7 Primetime Showdown
The Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles meet on Monday, October 26, 2026, at Lincoln Financial Field to close out Week 7 of the NFL regular season. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET, with the game broadcast on ESPN, ABC, and Disney+. Entering the matchup, both teams hold identical 2-4 records, trailing the New York Giants in the NFC East standings. DraftKings Sportsbook lists the Cowboys as 4.5-point road favorites with an over/under set at 43.5 points, while cbssports.com notes a slightly higher over/under at 44.5 points.
Extensive Injuries Alter Philadelphia Roster Depth
The Eagles face severe roster setbacks heading into the primetime contest. Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts is inactive due to a blood clot condition, making way for Tanner McKee as the starting QB after making his first career start last week against Carolina. Wide receiver DeVonta Smith remains out with a hamstring injury, while running back Saquon Barkley is listed as questionable despite logging a full practice session on Saturday. cbssports.com reports that Philadelphia enters the week last in the NFL in yards per play at 4.4, 31st in passing yards per play, and 31st in offensive success rate.
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Dallas Seeks Defensive Fixes on the Road
While the Cowboys enter the matchup as favorites, their recent history at Lincoln Financial Field presents a distinct challenge. si.com reports that Dallas holds a 1-4 record over its last five games in Philadelphia, including three consecutive losses. The Cowboys bring new struggles into Week 7, ranking last in the NFL in run defense, 23rd in pass defense, and 25th in scoring defense after adding six new defensive starters over the offseason. However, quarterback Dak Prescott leads the league’s fifth-best passing offense against a Philadelphia secondary that ranks 26th in defending the pass.
Betting Markets and Projections
Sportsbook odds heavily favor the visiting Cowboys on Monday night. DraftKings lists Dallas at -218 on the moneyline with the Eagles at +180. According to cbssports.com, the SportsLine Projection Model simulates the Eagles covering the 4.5-point spread in 53 percent of simulations, while anticipating the total score to land under 44.5 points.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Week 7 Monday Night Football game being played?
The game takes place at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Who is starting at quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles?
Tanner McKee is the starting QB in place of Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts, who is inactive due to a blood clot condition.
What are the betting odds for the matchup?
DraftKings Sportsbook lists the Dallas Cowboys as 4.5-point favorites with an over/under set at 43.5 points.
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