Cowboys Handle Eagles on Javonte Williams' Career Night

Javonte Williams rushed for a career-high 155 yards and scored his eighth touchdown of the season to lead Dallas to a 38-21 victory over Philadelphia.

The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38-21 on Monday night at Lincoln Financial Field, marking their first road win in Philadelphia since 2021. Running back Javonte Williams led the offense with a career-high 155 rushing yards and recorded his eighth rushing touchdown of the season, which currently ties him for the NFL lead. Dallas finished the contest with 204 total rushing yards and 416 total yards of offense without committing a single turnover.

Quarterback Dak Prescott completed 15-of-27 passes for 212 yards and three touchdowns. CeeDee Lamb caught two of those scoring passes, while George Pickens caught the third on a 21-yard wheel route. Pickens, who lined up in the slot nine times during the game, finished with two catches for 30 yards. This performance improved Prescott’s career record against NFC East opponents to 39-11.

Philadelphia fell to 2-5 following their fifth consecutive defeat. Backup quarterback Tanner McKee, starting for Jalen Hurts, went 23-of-35 for 211 yards with one touchdown and one interception. Saquon Barkley opened the scoring with an 8-yard touchdown run but left the game in the fourth quarter with a back injury after totaling 62 rushing yards on seven carries. Rookie Makai Lemon also recorded his first career touchdown for the Eagles.

The victory moves the Cowboys to 3-4, placing them second in the NFC East behind the 4-2-1 New York Giants. Dallas next faces the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, while the Eagles travel to play the Washington Commanders.