Prescott and Williams Drive Decisive Win
The Dallas Cowboys secured a 38-21 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday, October 26, at Lincoln Financial Field. The decisive performance was anchored by quarterback Dak Prescott, who completed 15 of 27 passes for 212 yards and three touchdowns, while running back Javonte Williams carried the ball 25 times for 155 yards and a score.
The win improved Dallas’s record to 3-4, while the host Eagles fell to 2-5. Attendance at the venue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, reached 69,879.
First-Half Momentum Shifts
The Cowboys struck first in the opening quarter with a 55-yard field goal by Brandon Aubrey. Philadelphia responded with an 8-yard rushing touchdown by Saquon Barkley, followed by a 9-yard pass from Prescott to CeeDee Lamb to give Dallas a 10-7 lead.
The Eagles regained the lead in the second quarter on a 5-yard run by Dameon Pierce, but Prescott quickly answered with a 21-yard touchdown pass to George Pickens. Aubrey added a 27-yard field goal before halftime, extending the Cowboys’ advantage to 20-14.
Third-Quarter Surge
Philadelphia’s Tanner McKee connected with Makai Lemon on a 4-yard pass to give the Eagles a 21-20 lead early in the third quarter. However, Dallas responded decisively. Prescott found Lamb again, this time for a 16-yard touchdown, and completed a two-point conversion run himself to swing the momentum.
The Cowboys led 28-21 at the start of the final period. Prescott’s efficiency was notable, as he did not throw an interception, whereas McKee’s line included one interception alongside his 23 completions for 211 yards.
Final Stretch and Records
In the fourth quarter, Aubrey kicked a 24-yard field goal to increase the lead to 31-21. The game effectively ended with a 2-yard rushing touchdown by Williams, capped by Aubrey’s extra point to make it 38-21. Williams finished with 155 rushing yards, while Lamb recorded 74 receiving yards on five catches for two touchdowns.
For Philadelphia, Barkley rushed for 62 yards on seven carries, and Lemon caught seven passes for 67 yards. The Cowboys dominated the time of possession and scoring, outscoring the Eagles 10-0 in the final quarter to seal the result.
Sources
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