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“Let’s not get carried away”: Troy Aikman refuses to credit Cowboys after defeating wounded Eagles on MNF

Troy Aikman has poured cold water on any suggestion that the Dallas Cowboys' 38-21 win over the Philadelphia Eagles marks a turning point.

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 1:38 PM
“Let’s not get carried away”: Troy Aikman refuses to credit Cowboys after defeating wounded Eagles on MNF
Key Things to Know
  • Troy Aikman refused to credit the Dallas Cowboys' victory against the Philadelphia Eagles as a turning point.
  • The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38-21 on Monday Night Football.
  • Aikman argued the outcome revealed more about the Eagles being a depleted opponent.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current ESPN analyst Troy Aikman warned against overreacting to the Dallas Cowboys' victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football. Aikman dismissed suggestions that the 38-21 win signaled a major turnaround for the franchise.

According to Aikman, the outcome was more indicative of a severely depleted and wounded Eagles roster than an elite performance by the Cowboys. The three-time Super Bowl champion emphasized caution regarding Dallas's long-term outlook following the division matchup.

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