Eagles Fall Short as Cowboys Rally Past 38-21 at Lincoln Financial Field

A Late Surge Seals Victory

The Dallas Cowboys secured a decisive 38-21 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday, October 26, 2026, at Lincoln Financial Field. Despite trailing for much of the first half and facing a deficit entering the final period, Dallas mounted a critical offensive push in the fourth quarter to pull away from the home crowd.

The win improved the Cowboys’ record to 3-4, while the Eagles dropped to 2-5.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

Dallas opened the scoring with a Brandon Aubrey 55-yard field goal, taking a 3-0 lead before Saquon Barkley’s eight-yard run gave Philadelphia a 7-3 advantage. The Cowboys responded in the first quarter with a nine-yard touchdown pass from Dak Prescott to CeeDee Lamb, reclaiming the lead at 10-7.

The second half saw Philadelphia briefly retake control when Tanner McKee connected with Makai Lemon on a four-yard pass, making it 21-20 after three quarters. However, Dallas regained momentum with an eight-point play: a 16-yard touchdown reception by Lamb followed by a two-point conversion run by Prescott.

In the fourth quarter, Brandon Aubrey added a 24-yard field goal to extend the lead to 31-21. The game was effectively sealed when Javonte Williams rushed for a two-yard touchdown, capping off Dallas’s scoring with a final tally of 38 points.

Key Performances

Dak Prescott led the Cowboys’ offense, completing 15 of 27 passes for 212 yards and three touchdowns. His connection with CeeDee Lamb was pivotal; Lamb recorded five receptions for 74 yards and two touchdowns. Javonte Williams provided strong ground support with 25 carries for 155 yards and one touchdown.

For Philadelphia, Tanner McKee threw for 211 yards on 23-of-35 passing, including one touchdown and one interception. Saquon Barkley contributed 62 rushing yards on seven carries and scored a touchdown. Makai Lemon caught seven passes for 67 yards and his team’s only touchdown.

Final Notes

The game drew an attendance of 69,879 spectators at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The Cowboys’ ability to score eight points in the third quarter and maintain their lead in the fourth proved decisive against a resilient Eagles squad that never fully recovered from the mid-game deficit.

Sources

ESPN