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Cowboys Outlast Eagles 38-21 Behind Prescott’s Three Touchdowns

Dak Prescott threw for three touchdowns and Javonte Williams rushed for 155 yards as Dallas defeated Philadelphia 38-21 on Monday night.

Owen Iverson· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team

October 28, 20262 min read

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October 26, 2026

A Decisive Victory in Philadelphia

The Dallas Cowboys secured a convincing 38-21 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on Monday, October 26, 2026. The win improves Dallas’s record to 3-4, while the Eagles fall to 2-5 on the season. An attendance of 69,879 witnessed a game defined by offensive efficiency from the visiting squad and a defensive shutdown in the final period.

First Half Dominance

Dallas established control early, taking a 10-7 lead after the first quarter thanks to a Brandon Aubrey field goal and a touchdown pass from Dak Prescott to CeeDee Lamb. The Cowboys extended their advantage in the second half with another touchdown pass, this one to George Pickens, pushing the score to 17-14 at halftime.

Aubrey added a second field goal before the break, making it 20-14. Philadelphia managed to score a touchdown on a Dameon Pierce run and later connected with Makai Lemon for their final points of the first half.

Third Quarter Surge

The momentum shifted slightly in the third quarter when Eagles quarterback Tanner McKee found Lemon for a touchdown, briefly putting Philadelphia ahead 21-20. However, Dallas responded immediately. Prescott connected with Lamb again for his second touchdown of the day, and the Cowboys successfully converted a two-point conversion with a run by Prescott himself.

This eight-point play gave Dallas a 28-21 lead heading into the final frame.

Closing Out the Game

The fourth quarter saw the Cowboys’ defense clamp down, holding Philadelphia scoreless. Aubrey kicked his third field goal of the game to make it 31-21. The clinching score came late when Javonte Williams rushed for a touchdown, sealed with an Aubrey extra point, finalizing the 38-21 result.

Statistical Highlights

Dak Prescott was the standout performer for Dallas, completing 15 of 27 passes for 212 yards and three touchdowns. CeeDee Lamb led the receiving corps with five catches for 74 yards and two scores. Javonte Williams dominated on the ground, carrying the ball 25 times for 155 yards and a touchdown.

For Philadelphia, Tanner McKee threw for 211 yards with one touchdown and one interception. Saquon Barkley contributed 62 rushing yards on seven carries and added a touchdown. Makai Lemon caught seven passes for 67 yards and scored once.

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Owen Iverson· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team

Owen Iverson covers Dallas high school and area college sports.

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