Dallas Cowboys Defeat Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football

The Dallas Cowboys traveled to Lincoln Financial Field on Monday, October 26, 2026, to secure a decisive 38-21 victory over their NFC East rivals, the Philadelphia Eagles. Airing live on ABC, ESPN, ESPN Unlimited, and NFL+, the Week 7 matchup gave the Cowboys a much-needed win that snapped a two-legged losing streak.

Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb played a pivotal role in the offense, finishing the night with five receptions for 74 yards and two touchdowns. Reflecting on his motivation after the game on SportsCenter with Scott Van Pelt, Lamb spoke candidly about his competitive nature, stating that he does not handle losing well. "I hate losing more than I like winning... It ruins my week, and it makes me wanna be a better player, better brother and overall a better man just for my guys," Lamb said.

The contest began with competitive back-and-forth scoring. The Eagles managed to take a 14-10 lead midway through the second quarter. However, the Cowboys responded by rattling off 10 consecutive points before halftime. Although Philadelphia briefly answered in the third quarter with a touchdown reception by Makai Lemon, Dallas dominated the remainder of the game, scoring on three of their next four offensive possessions.

The offensive surge allowed the Cowboys to set season highs in both total points and total yards, accumulating 416 yards against the Philadelphia defense. The victory brings Dallas to a 3-4 record on the season, placing them two games back in the loss column behind the division-leading New York Giants, who hold a 4-2-1 standing.

Looking ahead, the Cowboys' schedule offers an opportunity to build momentum before their upcoming Week 14 bye. Four of their next six games will feature matchups against the Arizona Cardinals, Indianapolis Colts, Tennessee Titans, and a regular-season rematch with the Philadelphia Eagles. The stretch will also feature challenging road tests against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 10 and the Seattle Seahawks in Week 13.

In addition to the on-field action, the broadcast served as the backdrop for a major entertainment announcement. During the game, the NFL, Apple Music, and Roc Nation officially revealed that rap artist and Roc Nation founder Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl LXI halftime show on February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.