Vic Fangio takes responsibility for Eagles' defense in MNF loss to Cowboys
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 9:23 AM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026
Vic Fangio, defensive coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles, accepted full responsibility for the team's struggles in their 38-21 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football. The Eagles' defense allowed 204 rushing yards and failed to register a tackle for loss during the game. Despite an 84-yard touchdown drive that put the Eagles ahead 21-20 early in the second half, the Cowboys responded with 18 unanswered points. Fangio's admission follows a difficult stretch for Philadelphia, which has lost five consecutive games and now stands at 2-5 for the season. The Eagles will face the New York Giants next week, needing a significant improvement defensively to halt their skid.
- •Eagles lost 38-21 to Cowboys on MNF at Lincoln Financial Field.
- •Dallas rushed for 204 yards; Javonte Williams accounted for 155 yards.
- •Eagles are on a five-game losing streak, now 2-5 this season.
- •Next matchup is against the NFC East-leading New York Giants.
- •Key players Jalen Hurts and DeVonta Smith were sidelined due to injuries.
- 9:23 AMYahoo Sports — Eagles DC Vic Fangio takes all the blame for defense getting shredded by Cowboys on MNF
"The Philadelphia Eagles’ defense had no answers for the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football , and Vic Fangio is not pointing fingers at anyone but himself. Speaking to reporters days after Philadelphia’s 38-21 loss to Dallas at Lincoln Financial Field , the Eagles defensive coordinator owned the struggles of his unit. “I didn’t do a good enough […] The post Eagles DC Vic Fangio takes all the blame for defense getting shredded by Cowboys on MNF appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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