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Monday, October 26, 2026

Eagles and Cowboys Face Off in Critical NFC East Matchup

Both teams enter Week 7 with 2-4 records, seeking a pivotal divisional win on Monday Night Football, with expanded streaming options available.

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Eagles and Cowboys Face Off in Critical NFC East Matchup

The Philadelphia Eagles will host the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football on October 26, in a game critical for both NFC East rivals. Both teams currently hold a 2-4 record, with each having lost three of their last four games. The Eagles are on a four-game losing streak after starting the season with two wins, and will be without key players including Jalen Hurts, DeVonta Smith, and Dontayvion Wicks.

The matchup will be broadcast live at 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN, ABC, and ESPN2. For the first time, the game will also be streamed on Disney+. This marks one of two regular season Monday Night Football games scheduled to be available on the streaming service during the 2026-2027 season.

Fans can also watch the game through various live TV streaming services, including DIRECTV, FuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and Sling TV. Many of these services offer free trials for new subscribers. Additionally, the game will be available on NFL+ for mobile and tablet viewing with a subscription.

Peyton and Eli Manning will return for their popular "ManningCast" commentary on ESPN2. This season's Monday Night Football schedule features games through January 4, with matchups including the Bears vs. Seahawks, Bills vs. Vikings, and Chargers vs. Ravens among others.


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