Amid the NFC East's struggles, the Dallas Cowboys have been fortunate to have key offensive players healthy this season, particularly starting quarterback Dak Prescott.
They'll face an injury-plagued Philadelphia Eagles in "Monday Night Football," with both division rivals looking to gain momentum. However, Prescott realizes it's an away game at a hostile venue known for its passionate fanbase.
"It's one of the few opportunities that you get, that you feel like you're truly on the road. You know you're hated. It's you guys and those guys on the sideline against the world; it feels like, and that's what football's supposed to be when you go on the road and you go to someone else's house," he told reporters ahead of the game.
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"You want that feeling. You want that atmosphere. There's nothing better than hearing them quiet, or getting them to boo their team. It's just a great atmosphere; they love football up there. They expect to win and that's what makes the environment so fun and hectic," Prescott said.
According to StatMuse, the Cowboys hold a 72-58 advantage over the Eagles in their all-time meetings. Philly has been the better team more recently, with playoff appearances and several Super Bowl appearances, including their 2025 Super Bowl win.
Last season, the two teams split their two meetings, with the Eagles winning at home in Philadelphia and the Cowboys winning the second matchup in Dallas.
Philadelphia will be relying on its backup quarterback, Tanner McKee, with Jalen Hurts expected to miss the rest of the season following his diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli.
According to ESPN, receivers DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks are also currently sidelined with injuries. However, the Eagles could have their star running back, Saquon Barkley, back on the field for this game. According to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo, Barkley was "trending in the right direction" to play.
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Garafolo also reported encouraging signs for Eagles guard Landon Dickerson to play in the "MNF" game, while rookie tight end Eli Stowers could make his debut if activated from injury reserve.
Both teams enter Monday's matchup on losing streaks, with Dallas dropping its past two games and Philadelphia losing four straight. The winner of this game would move closer to taking down the division-leading Giants.
The two NFC East teams enter the game at 2-4, trailing the surprising division-leading New York Giants, who are 4-2-1. Despite playing on the road in Philadelphia, the Cowboys are favored, but they've struggled to deliver as the favorites in previous games this season.
The Eagles host the Cowboys in "Monday Night Football" on Monday, Oct. 26, with kickoff at 8:15 p.m. ET.
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