The Dallas Cowboys head into Monday night with a chance to answer for two straight primetime losses and, at least on paper, the setup looks favorable. Dallas gets the Philadelphia Eagles on the road, a division matchup that could swing control of the NFC East, and the Eagles are dealing with major injury questions of their own.
Philadelphia will be without star quarterback Jalen Hurts and star wide receiver DeVonta Smith, and running back Saquon Barkley could also miss the game. That opens the door for Dallas’ defense to make a statement, especially after a stretch in which that unit has not played up to standard. The Cowboys are also getting star linebacker DeMarvion Overshown back after he missed time with a hamstring injury that kept him out since the season-opener.
Even with the matchup leaning in Dallas’ favor, the wait is a little longer than usual. The Cowboys do not play today; they’re set for their third straight primetime game on Monday night.
DraftKings Sportsbook has Dallas as a 4.5-point road favorite, with the total set at 43.5 points. That’s among the lowest totals on Dallas’ slate this season and reflects how the offense has looked lately.
Here’s the full game information for the Cowboys-Eagles showdown:
Date: Monday, October 26, 2026
Start Time: 8:15 p.m.
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Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Venue: Lincoln Financial Field
TV Info: ESPN, ABC, Disney+
Betting Odds: Cowboys -4.5 | O/U: 43.5 (via DraftKings Sportsbook)
Moneyline: Cowboys -218 | Eagles +180
After the trip to Philadelphia in Week 7, Dallas returns home in Week 8 for a Sunday afternoon game against the Arizona Cardinals at AT&T Stadium. With games against the Eagles, Cardinals, and Indianapolis Colts in a row, the Cowboys have a chance to build some momentum.
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