Eagles to Face Cowboys Without Hurts and Smith
Dallas is favored by 4.5 points in a Monday night contest where Philadelphia's offense has struggled all season.
By Harper Laurent ·
Philadelphia will start backup quarterback Tanner McKee against the Dallas Cowboys on Monday night. The Eagles are missing starter Jalen Hurts due to blood clots. Wide receiver DeVonta Smith will also sit out with a hamstring injury.
The game kicks off at 8:15 p.m. ET at Lincoln Financial Field. Dallas is listed as a 4.5-point favorite. The total points line is set at 43.5. Both teams hold a 2-4 record in Week 7.
Philadelphia has lost four straight games. The team averaged 17.7 points per game this season, a figure tied for 28th in the league. McKee threw for 215 yards and one touchdown in the recent 25-14 loss to Carolina. He completed 26 of 45 passes in that contest.
Dallas comes off a 23-13 defeat at Green Bay. The Cowboys have lost two in a row. Their offense has scored just 16 and 13 points over the last two weeks. Dak Prescott completed 34 of 54 passes for 258 yards and one touchdown against the Packers. He threw two interceptions, though officials nullified a third.
Philadelphia has won three of the last four meetings with Dallas. The Eagles are 1-2 at home this season. Dallas is 1-2 on the road. The Under 43.5 has hit in four of the last five games between these clubs.
A sports model that simulates games 10,000 times projects the Under to hit. The model has recorded a 58-48 record on top-rated picks since 2024. The projection for the combined score in Monday's game is 43 points.
Running back Saquon Barkley is listed as questionable with a hamstring issue. He is expected to play. The Cowboys lead the all-time series 75-59 against the Eagles.
