Prescott’s 3-TD Bounce-Back Lifts Cowboys to 3-4 as Eagles Hit Five-Game Skid

Key points

• Dak Prescott threw for 212 yards and three touchdowns, including two to CeeDee Lamb, in a crucial bounce-back performance.
• Javonte Williams rushed for a career-high 155 yards and a touchdown, highlighting a resurgence in the Cowboys' ground game.
• The Eagles suffered their fifth straight loss, dropping to 2-5, with quarterback Jalen Hurts expected to miss the rest of the season due to blood clots.
• Saquon Barkley returned from injury but played only nine snaps, leaving with a back injury, while backup quarterback Tanner McKee struggled.
• The Cowboys remain in the NFC East race, trailing the New York Giants by one and a half games, with winnable matchups against Arizona and Indianapolis upcoming.

Background

The Cowboys entered Week 7 at 2-4, their worst start since 2020, with questions surrounding head coach Brian Schottenheimer and defensive performance. The Eagles were also 2-4 but had won four straight home games against Dallas. Both teams were in a division where all four squads had negative scoring differentials, making this matchup pivotal for playoff positioning.

How outlets are covering it

OutKick emphasized the coaching scrutiny on Dallas and the 'tanking' conversation surrounding Philadelphia. ESPN focused on Prescott's accuracy and the Cowboys' rediscovery of their run game, noting Williams' 50 rushing yards over expected. The Guardian highlighted the Eagles' injury crisis, specifically Hurts' blood clots and Barkley's limited availability, while noting owner Jeffrey Lurie's Hall of Fame induction. All sources agreed on the final score and the significance of the win for Dallas's division standing.

Why it matters

The result stabilizes the Cowboys' season and keeps them in contention for the NFC East title, while the Eagles' five-game skid and injury plagues raise serious questions about their 2026 campaign and future draft positioning.

What to watch

The Cowboys face the Arizona Cardinals and Indianapolis Colts in their next two games, opportunities to secure their first win streak. The Eagles must assess the long-term health of Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley, with their next game against the Carolina Panthers.