Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles – NFL Prediction
Match Preview
When news broke that Jalen Hurts is sidelined with blood clots, everything shifted in Philadelphia. The Eagles walk into this Week 7 rivalry game riding a painful four-game losing streak and handing the offense to Tanner McKee. Can Philly pull off a miraculous divisional upset on the road with a backup quarterback? I am not buying it.
Dallas Cowboys – Team Analysis
| Date | Stage | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | Regular Season | @ Green Bay Packers | 13-23 | L |
| 2026-10-09 | Regular Season | vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 16-24 | L |
| 2026-10-04 | Regular Season | @ Houston Texans | 34-30 | W |
| 2026-09-27 | Regular Season | vs Baltimore Ravens | 31-34 | L |
| 2026-09-20 | Regular Season | vs Washington Commanders | 37-20 | W |
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Avg Points Scored | 26.2 pts/game |
| Avg Points Conceded | 26.2 pts/game |
| Current Form | LLWLW |
| Total Yards | 363.0 yards/game |
| Passing Yards | 285.6 yards/game |
| Rushing Yards | 77.4 yards/game |
| Turnovers | 1.2/game |
Dak Prescott is throwing the ball all over the field right now, keeping this offense explosive. Dallas is averaging roughly 286 passing yards per game, and when they get rolling like they did in a 37-20 beatdown of Washington or that wild 34-30 victory over Houston, they look almost uncontainable.
What worries me is this Cowboys defense. They hold an 11th-worst quarterback pressure rate at 34.5% and a bottom-five sack rate at 4.2%, which explains why they surrendered 34 points to Baltimore and dropped back-to-back games to Tampa Bay and Green Bay. Jerry Jones already signaled he might be an active buyer at the trade deadline to fix this unit. Still, facing a depleted Philly offense might be the exact cure for their defensive blues.
Philadelphia Eagles – Team Analysis
| Date | Stage | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | Regular Season | vs Carolina Panthers | 14-25 | L |
| 2026-10-11 | Regular Season | @ Jacksonville Jaguars | 17-19 | L |
| 2026-10-04 | Regular Season | vs Los Angeles Rams | 20-24 | L |
| 2026-09-29 | Regular Season | @ Chicago Bears | 7-27 | L |
| 2026-09-20 | Regular Season | @ Tennessee Titans | 24-20 | W |
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Avg Points Scored | 16.4 pts/game |
| Avg Points Conceded | 23.0 pts/game |
| Current Form | LLLLW |
| Total Yards | 243.0 yards/game |
| Passing Yards | 171.6 yards/game |
| Rushing Yards | 71.4 yards/game |
| Turnovers | 1.0/game |
Philadelphia’s offense has completely stalled, averaging an abysmal 243 total yards per game. During this four-game nightmare drop to Chicago, the Rams, Jacksonville, and Carolina, they scored 17 points or fewer three times. To make matters worse, top targets like DeVonta Smith, Dallas Goedert, and Dontayvion Wicks missed practice on Thursday, leaving Saquon Barkley running on a limited hamstring.
So where does that leave this group with McKee taking reps as the starter? They even poached Joe Milton off the Cowboys practice squad for depth, but learning a system overnight will not solve a broken passing attack averaging just 172 yards. They simply do not have the firepower right now.
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Stage | Match | Score | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-23 | Regular Season | Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles | 24-21 | Dallas Cowboys |
| 2025-09-05 | Regular Season | Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys | 24-20 | Philadelphia Eagles |
| 2024-12-29 | Regular Season | Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys | 41-7 | Philadelphia Eagles |
| 2024-11-10 | Regular Season | Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles | 6-34 | Philadelphia Eagles |
| 2023-12-11 | Regular Season | Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles | 33-13 | Dallas Cowboys |
| Team | Wins |
|---|---|
| Dallas Cowboys | 2 |
| Draws | 0 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 3 |
These NFC East rivals have split recent history, with Philly blowing out Dallas 41-7 late in 2024 before the Cowboys took the most recent battle 24-21 in November 2025. But throw those past results straight out the window. Without Hurts on the field, historical trends in this matchup mean next to nothing this week.
Team News & Key Players
Dallas Cowboys – Key Players
No player statistics available for Dallas Cowboys this season.
Philadelphia Eagles – Key Players
No player statistics available for Philadelphia Eagles this season.
Injury Report
Dallas Cowboys:
| Player | Status | Injury | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Winters | Questionable | Calf – Did Not Practice on Thursday. Questionable for Week 7 at Philadelphia | |
| Tyler Guyton | Questionable | Calf – Limited Practice on Thursday. Questionable for Week 7 at Philadelphia | |
| George Pickens | Questionable | Shoulder – Limited Practice on Thursday. Questionable for Week 7 at Philadelphia | |
| Drew Shelton | Questionable | Hamstring – Did Not Practice on Thursday. Questionable for Week 7 at Philadelphia | |
| KaVontae Turpin | Questionable | Ribs – Did Not Practice on Thursday. Questionable for Week 7 at Philadelphia | |
| Marist Liufau | I.L. | I.L. – Forearm | |
| Devin Moore | I.L. | I.L. – Hip | |
| Jonathan Bullard | I.L. | I.L. – Calf | |
| Kelvin Gilliam | I.L. | I.L. – Triceps | |
| Jalen Thompson | I.L. | I.L. – Hamstring | |
| Princeton Fant | I.L. | I.L. – Knee – ACL + MCL | |
| Matt Hennessy | I.L. | I.L. – Neck | |
| P.J. Locke | I.L. | I.L. – Foot | |
| Malik Davis | I.L. | I.L. – Hip | |
| D’Andre Rogers | I.L. | I.L. – Knee |
Philadelphia Eagles:
| Player | Status | Injury | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Steen | Questionable | Shoulder – Limited Practice on Thursday. Questionable for Week 7 vs. Dallas | |
| Willie Lampkin | Questionable | Illness – Did Not Practice on Thursday. Questionable for Week 7 vs. Dallas | |
| Drew Kendall | Questionable | Knee – Limited Practice on Thursday. Questionable for Week 7 vs. Dallas | |
| Carson Steele | I.L. | I.L. – Shoulder | |
| Moro Ojomo | Questionable | Abdomen – Limited Practice on Thursday. Questionable for Week 7 vs. Dallas | |
| Dontayvion Wicks | Questionable | Ankle – Did Not Practice on Thursday. Questionable for Week 7 vs. Dallas | |
| Jalyx Hunt | Questionable | Knee – Limited Practice on Thursday. Questionable for Week 7 vs. Dallas | |
| DeVonta Smith | Questionable | Hamstring – Did Not Practice on Thursday. Questionable for Week 7 vs. Dallas | |
| Dallas Goedert | Questionable | Knee – Did Not Practice on Thursday. Questionable for Week 7 vs. Dallas | |
| Jonathan Greenard | Questionable | Ankle – Limited Practice on Thursday. Questionable for Week 7 vs. Dallas | |
| Michael Carter II | Questionable | Abdomen – Did Not Practice on Thursday. Questionable for Week 7 vs. Dallas | |
| Jalen Hurts | I.L. | I.L. – Calf | |
| Saquon Barkley | Questionable | Hamstring – Limited Practice on Thursday. Questionable for Week 7 vs. Dallas | |
| Jakorian Bennett | I.L. | I.L. – Knee | |
| Grant Calcaterra | I.L. | I.L. – Back | |
| Landon Dickerson | I.L. | I.L. – Knee | |
| Eli Stowers | I.L. | I.L. – Quadriceps | |
| Lane Johnson | Sidelined | Personal – Out for Week 7 vs. Dallas | |
| Will Shipley | I.L. | I.L. – Foot | |
| Danny Gray | Questionable | Undisclosed – Questionable for Week 6 vs. Carolina | |
| Tank Bigsby | I.L. | I.L. – Abdomen | |
| Tucker Large | NFI | Undisclosed – NFI-R for Week 7 vs. Dallas | |
| Johnny Wilson | I.L. | I.L. – Knee |
Hurts being sidelined changes the entire trajectory of Philadelphia’s season, especially with key weapons like Smith and Goedert banged up alongside tackle Lane Johnson. For Dallas, keeping an eye on George Pickens’ status matters, but Philly’s injury report is a full-blown emergency.
Betting Analysis & Tips
| Market | Selection | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Dallas Cowboys | 1.45 |
| Moneyline | Philadelphia Eagles | 2.55 |
| Total | Over/Under | 44.0 |
Oddsmakers have Dallas as heavy 1.45 favorites, and I completely agree with Sports Illustrated picking the Cowboys here. Philadelphia’s current form with a 20% win rate and a lifeless offense gives us zero reason to back them on the road. I see tremendous value laying the points on Dallas against an unproven backup quarterback.
Final Prediction
I am taking Dallas to clear the 2.3 predicted spread and roll past their rivals. Sure, the Cowboys defense makes me slightly nervous after giving up 23 points to Green Bay last week, but Philly simply cannot keep pace right now. Give me the Cowboys in a 26-17 victory.
| Predicted Score | Dallas Cowboys 26 – 17 Philadelphia Eagles |
| Most Likely Result | Philadelphia Eagles Win |
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