PHILADELPHIA \u2014 The Eagles and Cowboys are accustomed to playing meaningful games. This one carries a different kind of meaning. Both teams are 2-4 and trying to salvage seasons that have gone sideways.<\/p>\n
The Eagles have lost four straight and turn to quarterback Tanner McKee for his second consecutive start tonight at Lincoln Financial Field. With Jalen Hurts sidelined for the season, this is McKee\u2019s team for the foreseeable future.<\/p>\n
He inherits an offense struggling to find its footing. The Cowboys have problems of their own, particularly on defense. Dak Prescott still has plenty of weapons, though he has already thrown five interceptions this year.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere is only one quarterback who is on the field, so when you step into the huddle you are expected to be the leader, know where everyone is supposed to be, get everybody on the right page,\u201d McKee said. \u201cAnd whether that\u2019s in a workout or staying extra, being the last guy to leave the building, I feel like there is that expectation for whoever that guy is.\u201d<\/p>\n
The lowly NFC East is up for the taking. The injury-riddled Eagles begin a three-game stretch against division opponents. Win them and they\u2019re in the driver\u2019s seat. Lose a few and the season could get awfully long.<\/p>\n
Injury report<\/p>\n
EAGLES<\/p>\n
Game status: OUT \u2013 DB Michael Carter II (abdomen), WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring), OLB Nolan Smith (concussion), WR Dontayvion Wicks (ankle). QUESTIONABLE \u2013 RB Saquon Barkley (hamstring), CB Jakorian Bennett (knee), TE Grant Calcaterra (back), G Landon Dickerson (knee\/pectoral), OLB\/EDGE Jonathan Greenard (ankle), OLB\/EDGE Jalyx Hunt (knee\/ankle), TE Eli Stowers (quad).<\/p>\n
Saturday practice report: DNP \u2013 DB Michael Carter II (abdomen), OLB\/EDGE Jonathan Greenard (ankle), WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring), OLB Nolan Smith (concussion), WR Dontayvion Wicks (ankle). LIMITED \u2013 OLB\/EDGE Jalyx Hunt (knee\/ankle). FULL \u2013 RB Saquon Barkley (hamstring), LB Zack Baun (shoulder), CB Jakorian Bennett (knee), WR Hollywood Brown (ankle), TE Grant Calcaterra (back), LB Jihaad Campbell (wrist), DT Jalen Carter (wrist), WR Britain Covey (shoulder), DT Jordan Davis (shin\/thumb), G Landon Dickerson (knee\/pectoral), OLB\/EDGE Arnold Ebiketie (shoulder), OLB\/EDGE AJ Epenesa (back), TE Dallas Goedert (knee), T Fred Johnson (illness), C Drew Kendall (knee), G Willie Lampkin (illness), DT Moro Ojomo (abdomen), G Tyler Steen (shoulder), TE Eli Stowers (quad).<\/p>\n
(Players on injured reserve are included only if designated to return and participating in practice.)<\/p>\n
Barkley practiced in full Saturday after being limited Thursday and Friday. Goedert also returned to full participation and is cleared to play. Bennett, Calcaterra, Dickerson and Stowers would need to be activated from injured reserve to play Monday.<\/p>\n
COWBOYS<\/p>\n
Game status: OUT \u2013 T Drew Shelton (hamstring), WR KaVontae Turpin (ribs), LB Dee Winters (calf). QUESTIONABLE \u2013 OLB Marist Liufau (forearm), S P.J. Locke (foot).<\/p>\n
Friday practice report: DNP \u2013 T Drew Shelton (hamstring), WR KaVontae Turpin (ribs), LB Dee Winters (calf). LIMITED \u2013 T Broderick Jones (wrist), S P.J. Locke (foot). FULL \u2013 S Alijah Clark (hamstring), CB Cobie Durant (hamstring), T Tyler Guyton (calf), OLB Marist Liufau (forearm), OLB Von Miller (rest), LB DeMarvion Overshown (hamstring), WR George Pickens (shoulder), CB Joey Porter Jr. (ankle), CB Ameer Speed (knee).<\/p>\n
Liufau and Locke must be activated from injured reserve to play. Pickens, Porter, Durant and Overshown have no game-status designation.<\/p>\n
![\"Quarterback](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1792992265_390_GettyImages-2291617443.jpg\")
Quarterback Tanner McKee of the Philadelphia Eagles makes a pass in the second quarter against the New England Patriots during a preseason game at Gillette Stadium on Aug. 22, 2026, in Foxborough, Mass. (Caleb Bowlin\/Getty Images)
\nPregame position grades<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s how the teams match up by position group in Week 7, based on track record and recent performance, with injuries taken into account. Performances will be evaluated postgame.<\/p>\n
QB: Eagles C-, Cowboys B-<\/p>\n
RB: Eagles C-, Cowboys B<\/p>\n
TE: Eagles B, Cowboys B-<\/p>\n
WR: Eagles C, Cowboys A<\/p>\n
OL: Eagles C-, Cowboys C+<\/p>\n
DL: Eagles B, Cowboys C+<\/p>\n
LB: Eagles A-, Cowboys C<\/p>\n
CB\/S: Eagles B, Cowboys C-<\/p>\n
K\/P: Eagles A-, Cowboys A-<\/p>\n
Coaching: Eagles B, Cowboys C-<\/p>\n
On the air<\/p>\n
Eagles (2-4) vs. Cowboys (2-4), Tonight, 8:15, Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia.<\/p>\n
TV: ABC (6abc in Philadelphia), ESPN: Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Lisa Salters and Laura Rutledge. ESPN2: ManningCast with Peyton and Eli Manning. NFL Network: Monday Night Football Playbook with Next Gen Stats.<\/p>\n
Radio\/streaming: 94.1-FM WIP: Merrill Reese and Mike Quick. Tico Sports (Spanish): Rickie Ricardo, Oscar Budejen and Dave Gerhardt. Westwood One (national): Kevin Harlan and Kurt Warner. SiriusXM Channel 194, Eagles app (local), Disney+ and ESPN streaming options.<\/p>\n
Last week: Eagles lost to the Panthers 25-14. Cowboys lost to the Packers 23-13.<\/p>\n
Betting odds<\/p>\n
Spread: Cowboys -4.5<\/p>\n
Over\/under: 44.5<\/p>\n
Money line: Cowboys -210; Eagles +176<\/p>\n
Notes<\/p>\n
\u2022 The Cowboys lead the all-time series 72-58, including postseason games. Dallas won the teams\u2019 most recent meeting 24-21 on Nov. 23, 2025, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie will be inducted into the Eagles Hall of Fame during halftime. The ceremony comes during one of the franchise\u2019s most turbulent stretches in recent years.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Former Eagles assistant Christian Parker is in his first season as Dallas\u2019 defensive coordinator. The Cowboys rank 30th in total defense through six games. Owner Jerry Jones recently brought in veteran defensive coach Mike Pettine to help the struggling unit.<\/p>\n
\u2022 This marks the first of three consecutive NFC East games for the Eagles. They visit Washington on Nov. 1 before hosting the New York Giants on Nov. 8.<\/p>\n
\u2022 The Cowboys have scored just 29 points over their past two games, losses to Tampa Bay and Green Bay. Dallas has plenty of offensive talent, including Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens and running back Javonte Williams, but consistency has been elusive.<\/p>\n
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