Eagles host Cowboys in critical NFC East matchup on Monday night
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 9:26 AM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
The Philadelphia Eagles face the Dallas Cowboys on Monday night amid a four-game losing streak. Both teams sit at 2-4, trailing the New York Giants in the NFC East standings. The Eagles, dealing with injuries including the expected absence of Jalen Hurts, hope to find offensive stability following a lackluster performance against Carolina. With the trade deadline approaching, the outcome of this game could influence Philadelphia's strategy moving forward. A loss may prompt a shift towards evaluating younger players, while a victory could extend their postseason aspirations.
- •Eagles have lost four consecutive games heading into Monday's matchup.
- •Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the remainder of the season.
- •Eagles and Cowboys are both 2-4, trailing Giants in the division.
- •The outcome could impact Eagles' decisions at the trade deadline.
- •Philadelphia aims to improve offensive performance after scoring only 14 points last game.
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"Their next three games will help determine how much of this season remains worth chasing
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