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Complementary football gets Cowboys back on the horse in primetime

For the first time in eight games, the Dallas Cowboys had more rushing attempts than passing attempts in a game, and the result was the same on Monday night as it was in Week 17 last season – a win…

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 10:30 PM
Complementary football gets Cowboys back on the horse in primetime
Key Things to Know
  • Blogging The Boys argues complementary football propelled the Cowboys to a 38-21 primetime win over the Eagles.
  • Dallas ended a two-game losing streak and improved to 3-4, handing Philadelphia a fifth consecutive loss.
  • The Cowboys recorded more rushing attempts than passing attempts for the first time in eight games.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38-21 on Monday night, snapping a two-game losing streak and improving their record to 3-4. Quarterback Dak Prescott and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb led an efficient offense that capitalized on a balanced attack featuring more rushing attempts than passing attempts for the first time in eight games.

Blogging The Boys analyst Sean Martin argues that complementary football allowed Dallas to overcome defensive mistakes and early deficits. The victory marked the first time in five tries that the Cowboys won in Philadelphia, leaving the Eagles with a 2-5 record.

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