Dallas Cowboys defeat Philadelphia Eagles 38-21: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Mon, Oct 26, 2026 · NFL · Dallas Cowboys 38, Philadelphia Eagles 21
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Philadelphia Eagles 38-21 on Monday, October 26, 2026, at Lincoln Financial Field. The Dallas Cowboys covered the spread as 4.5-point favorites. The game went over the closing total of 43.5, with 59 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles final score and game recap
The Dallas Cowboys led 10-7 after the first quarter and 20-14 at halftime. They outscored the Philadelphia Eagles 18-7 in the second half, 10-0 in the fourth quarter alone. They led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Javonte Williams (Dallas Cowboys): 25 carries for 155 yards, 1 rushing touchdown.
- Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys): 15/27 passing for 212 yards, 3 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Tanner McKee (Philadelphia Eagles): 23/35 passing for 211 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception.
- Makai Lemon (Philadelphia Eagles): 7 catches for 67 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
Who covered the spread in Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles?
The Dallas Cowboys covered the spread as 4.5-point favorites, winning by 17 points.
The spread opened and closed at Dallas Cowboys -4.5.
Did Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles go over or under the total?
The game went over: 59 points combined against a closing total of 43.5, over by 15.5. 34 of the 59 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 44.5 and closed at 43.5.
How did AiQ's Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the Dallas Cowboys to win at -225, a win (+$44.44 on a $100 bet).
Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles game prop results: team totals, first half and first quarter
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Dallas Cowboys team total 24.5: the over, paying +100, with 38 scored.
- First-half moneyline: Dallas Cowboys won the first half, paying -162.
- Philadelphia Eagles team total 19.5: the over, paying -115, with 21 scored.
- First-half spread: Dallas Cowboys -2.5 covered, paying -110.
- First-quarter total 8.5: the over, paying -110, with 17 points scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: Dallas Cowboys won the first quarter, paying -148.
- First-half total 21.5: the over, paying -110, with 34 points scored.
Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Dallas Cowboys at -225 and the Philadelphia Eagles at +184. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Dallas Cowboys a 66% favorite. The Dallas Cowboys won as the favorite at -225: $44.44 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Dallas Cowboys, the best price before the game was -215 at FanDuel: priced below fair (−1.8% value).
The total moved down from 44.5 to 43.5, and the game went over.
Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Dallas Cowboys 3-4 in the 2026 regular season (1-2 at home, 2-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 4 of 7 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 5 times and under 2 times.
This result left the Philadelphia Eagles 2-5 in the 2026 regular season (1-3 at home, 1-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 7 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 4 times and under 2 times, with 1 push. That made it five straight losses for the Philadelphia Eagles.
What's next for Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles?
Next for the Dallas Cowboys: the Arizona Cardinals at home on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Next for the Philadelphia Eagles: at the Washington Commanders on Sunday, November 1, 2026.