The Philadelphia Eagles will host the Dallas Cowboys on Monday night at Lincoln Financial Field in a crucial NFC East matchup. Both teams enter Week 7 on losing streaks: Philadelphia has dropped four straight after a 2-0 start, while Dallas has lost back-to-back games. The game kicks off at 8:15 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on ESPN/ABC with streaming available on Fubo.
Injury Report
The Eagles are severely depleted on offense. Quarterback Jalen Hurts is out after blood clots were discovered in his calf and lungs. Top receivers DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks will also miss the game, while running back Saquon Barkley, guard Landon Dickerson, and defensive players Jonathan Greenard and Jalyx Hunt are listed as questionable. Barkley practiced fully on Friday for the first time since his hamstring injury.
Cowboys Offensive Struggles
Dallas has scored only 29 points combined in its last two games against Tampa Bay and Green Bay after averaging over 30 points in the first three weeks. Quarterback Dak Prescott has struggled against blitzes, completing just 20 of 38 passes for 194 yards with no touchdowns when facing extra rushers in those contests. The Cowboys' running game has also stalled, gaining only 98 yards total in the past two games despite the return of guard Tyler Smith.
Eagles Offensive Challenges
With Hurts sidelined, backup Tanner McKee will start at quarterback. In his previous start last week, McKee threw 48 passes, and the Eagles' run game lost the threat of Hurts' mobility. If Barkley returns, he could provide a boost; he has averaged 5.5 yards per carry in his two healthy games this season. The Cowboys have allowed at least 165 rushing yards to every opponent except Houston and Green Bay, yielding 4.7 yards per carry overall.
Prediction
Oddsmakers list Dallas as a 4.5-point favorite with an over/under of 43.5. Given the Eagles' extensive injuries and the Cowboys' recent struggles on both sides of the ball, the prediction is a close Cowboys victory: Cowboys 24, Eagles 20.
