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Two 2-4 teams, a primetime slot and an NFC East nobody seems to want. Monday night at the Linc has a strange energy this year.

The Cowboys visit the Eagles on Monday, Oct. 26, at 8:15 p.m. on ABC and ESPN, with the ManningCast on ESPN2. Philadelphia has lost four straight, its first four-game skid since 2020, and Tanner McKee makes his second start in place of Jalen Hurts, according to the Northeast Times.

Spread

• Spread: Cowboys -4.5 (-102, BetMGM), Eagles +4.5 (-108, BetMGM)
• Total: 44.5 TOT Points – Over (-108, BetMGM), Under (-110, BetMGM)
• Moneyline: Cowboys -225 (BetMGM), Eagles +188 (BetMGM)

Who’s playing?

Eagles out: WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring), WR Dontayvion Wicks (ankle), OLB Nolan Smith (concussion) and CB Michael Carter II (abdomen). Saquon Barkley (hamstring) is questionable after missing two games, and Dallas Goedert (knee) was a full participant Saturday.

Cowboys out: T Drew Shelton, WR KaVontae Turpin and LB Dee Winters, with CB Cobie Durant expected back (all per the Northeast Times).

The numbers that matter

• The run game: Dallas allows 149.8 rushing yards per game, the most in the NFL. A healthy Barkley would be the biggest swing factor in this game.
• The Eagles’ passing game: Philly ranks 26th in passing at 173.3 yards per game and has scored 58 points total across the four-game skid.
• McKee under pressure: 16 of 45 for 179 yards with no TDs and a 15.1% sack rate in his career, per CBS Sports’ Jared Dubin.
• Dak vs. the blitz: Tampa Bay and Green Bay blitzed Prescott on 38.8% of dropbacks in Weeks 5 and 6, and he went 20 of 38 for 194 yards. But Philly blitzes just 24.1% of the time, fourth-lowest in the league (CBS Sports).
• Dallas offense: Prescott has 1,639 passing yards and 10 TDs, and CeeDee Lamb is third in the league with 48 catches. But the Cowboys have been held under 20 points in back-to-back Prescott starts for the first time since 2019.
• Penalties: the Eagles have been flagged 10 or more times in three of their four losses.

Odds as of Monday morning, Oct. 26, and subject to change. Must be 21+ to bet. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER.