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Cowboys vs Eagles Player Props & Touchdown Picks for Monday Night Football (Oct 26)

Eric Rosales

By Eric Rosales in NFL News

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CeeDee Lamb running with football
Oct 18, 2026; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Dallas Cowboys CeeDee Lamb (88) carries the football against Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Ross Harried-Imagn Images
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The Dallas Cowboys battle the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on October 26 at 8:15pm ET (ABC/ESPN), creating a compelling landscape for player prop bettors. Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott leads a high-volume passing attack, averaging 273.2 passing yards per game, funneled heavily through CeeDee Lamb.

The Eagles are in the midst of an injury apocalypse with starting quarterback Jalen Hurts and top wideout DeVonta Smith both sidelined (amongst others). Those absences place a heavy offensive burden on running back Saquon Barkley, but he’s questionable with a hamstring issue himself.

My top NFL prop picks for this divisional clash follow below.

Cowboys vs Eagles Player-Prop Picks

The tables below set out the main NFL player props (passing, rushing, The prop market for this NFC East rivalry highlights clear stylistic advantages. With the Cowboys allowing substantial production on the ground and the Eagles surrendering hefty yardage through the air, bettors can find immense value. Targeting primary playmakers in expected game scripts reveals highly actionable betting angles.

CeeDee Lamb Anytime Touchdown (44¢ at Kalshi)

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Operating as the primary target for a Cowboys offense averaging 267.2 passing yards per game, Lamb draws a highly exploitable matchup. The Eagles surrender 253.83 passing yards per contest, creating a sturdy floor for receiving volume. While touchdown variance exists, his historical usage in favorable splits is ridiculous.

Lamb has exceeded 79.5 receiving yards in at least 5 of his last 6 games against bottom 10 passing defenses (105.3 receiving yards per game average). This elite target share in the red zone makes his Kalshi price an incredible value to find paydirt. Lamb commands a monstrous 69 targets through six games this season – including an 18-target barrage in Week 6 and 21 targets in Week 4 – and already has four receiving scores on the campaign, finding paydirt in three separate contests.

Facing an Eagles defense that ranks 28th against opposing wide receivers and has surrendered multiple passing touchdowns in three different games, Lamb’s unmatched 29.8% first-read target share inside the 20-yard line gives him elite scoring equity at a discounted 44¢ (implied +127 odds) on Kalshi.

Saquon Barkley Over 17.5 Rushing Attempts (+105 at BetMGM)

This primetime spot sets up a ridiculous workload for the focal point of the Eagles backfield. Barkley operates as the top running back against a Cowboys defensive front yielding a hefty 149.83 rushing yards per game. The game script aligns perfectly for sustained volume, as opponents of the Cowboys average 32:22 in time of possession.

Barkley has exceeded 16.5 rushing attempts in at least 10 of his last 12 games in primetime (21.4 rushing attempts per game average). Expect the Eagles to lean heavily on the run rather than take its foot off the gas. With starting receivers DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks both ruled out, and backup quarterback Tanner McKee orchestrating the offense in place of Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia’s game plan will be forced into an extreme run-heavy script to protect the pocket.

When fully deployed in non-blowout game states, Barkley has already logged 15 carries twice in four games while averaging 5.5 yards per tote. Against a Dallas front that ranks 30th in rushing defense and frequently invites heavy boxes on early downs, Philadelphia will feed Barkley relentless volume between the tackles to control tempo, making plus-money (+105) on Over 17.5 attempts exceptional value.

MetricStatistical Value
Barkley Primetime Volume21.4 Rushing Attempts/Game
Cowboys Run Defense149.83 Rushing Yards Allowed/Game
Cowboys Opponent TOP32:22 Average

Tyler Goodson Under 10.5 Rushing Yards (-113 at Novig)

Operating as the secondary back behind Javonte Williams on the Cowboys depth chart, Goodson sees minimal field position battle opportunities. The statistical track record here is sturdy. Tyler Goodson has failed to exceed 10.5 rushing yards in at least 14 of his last 16 games (3.6 rushing yards per game average).

While the Eagles allow 119.33 rushing yards per contest, that production consolidates at the top of the depth chart. The sheer lack of snap share for secondary options makes this a highly wagerable fade.

Goodson’s touch count has completely evaporated in recent weeks, logging zero carries in Week 5 against Tampa Bay and just two attempts for 0 yards in Week 6 against Green Bay. Javonte Williams has monopolized the backfield with 85 carries and 23 red-zone rushing attempts, leaving Goodson with an offensive snap share below 12% over the last month.

With Dallas prioritizing Williams on early downs and leveraging CeeDee Lamb in the quick-strike passing game, Goodson has zero standalone role, making the Under on his 10.5 rushing yard total a rock-solid, data-backed fade.

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Eric Rosales
Eric Rosales

Sports Writer & Editor

Having worked in and around sports since 1997, Eric is truly a knowledgeable expert. The two-time journalism grad specializes in all things NBA and NFL. From TSN.ca to CTV's Olympic Broadcast Consortium, Eric's work has appeared in local and national publications alike.

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