Dominant Ground Attack
Javonte Williams carried the ball 25 times for 155 yards and a touchdown, anchoring a balanced offensive effort that dismantled the Philadelphia Eagles. The Dallas Cowboys defeated the home team 38-21 on Monday, October 26, 2026, at Lincoln Financial Field, where 69,879 spectators witnessed the visitors take control early and maintain their lead through the final whistle.
This performance extended the Cowboys' record to 3-4, while the Eagles fell to 2-5.
Scoring Breakdown
The Cowboys established an early lead, with Brandon Aubrey connecting on a 55-yard field goal to open the scoring. Although the Eagles responded with an eight-yard rushing touchdown by Saquon Barkley, Dallas reasserted dominance in the first quarter. CeeDee Lamb caught a nine-yard pass from Dak Prescott to give the visitors a 10-7 lead before halftime.
The second quarter saw the Eagles cut the deficit to 14-10 via a five-yard run by Dameon Pierce, but Prescott and Lamb struck again with a 21-yard completion. Aubrey added a 27-yard field goal to close out the half, leaving Dallas ahead 20-14.
Prescott and Lamb Shine
Dak Prescott finished the game with 212 passing yards on 15 of 27 attempts and three touchdown passes. His connection with CeeDee Lamb proved decisive, as the wide receiver hauled in five passes for 74 yards and two touchdowns. In the third quarter, the Eagles managed a 21-20 lead on a four-yard pass to Makai Lemon from Tanner McKee.
However, Prescott immediately answered with a 16-yard touchdown to Lamb, followed by a successful two-point conversion run by Prescott himself, extending the Dallas lead to 28-21.
Closing the Game
The fourth quarter was defined by Dallas' consistency. Aubrey kicked a 24-yard field goal to increase the margin to 31-21. Later in the frame, Williams capped the scoring with a two-yard rushing touchdown, securing the 38-21 final result.
On the Eagles' side, Tanner McKee passed for 211 yards with one touchdown and one interception, while Saquon Barkley rushed for 62 yards on seven carries. Makai Lemon led Philadelphia's receiving corps with six catches for 67 yards and a touchdown. The Cowboys' efficient offensive execution ultimately proved too much for the home team to overcome.
Sources
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