The Philadelphia Eagles suffered their fifth straight loss Monday night, falling 38-21 to Dallas after giving up 416 total yards. Despite the disappointing outcome, several players provided encouraging performances. Others struggled in critical moments as Philadelphia dropped to 2-5.
Stud: Makai Lemon, WR
The rookie delivered seven catches for 67 yards and his first career touchdown, establishing himself as the Eagles' leading receiver against Dallas. His chemistry with Tanner McKee provided one of the few positive storylines.
Stud: Saquon Barkley, RB
Barkley battled through physical discomfort and rushed for 62 yards and a touchdown on seven carries. His 8.9 yards per attempt demonstrated how valuable he remains to Philadelphia's offense.
Stud:
Dallas Goedert, TE
Goedert caught five passes for 48 yards, providing McKee with another reliable receiving option. His ability to find openings underneath helped Philadelphia sustain drives.
Dud: Riq Woolen, CB
Woolen endured a difficult evening against Dallas' receivers. He was penalized for holding and surrendered a 16-yard touchdown to CeeDee Lamb during a pivotal third-quarter drive. Although Woolen finished with two passes defended, his coverage struggles were costly.
Dud: Eagles defensive front
Philadelphia's defensive line failed to register a sack, tackle for loss, or quarterback hit. Dallas rushed for 204 yards, repeatedly creating running lanes and keeping the Eagles from disrupting the run.
Dud: Eagles pass protection
Tanner McKee faced pressure at important moments, with Quinnen Williams and Donovan Ezeiruaku creating problems. Philadelphia's protection struggled to maintain consistency as the Cowboys pulled away.
Dud: Fourth-quarter offense
The Eagles scored on their opening second-half possession but were shut out in the fourth quarter. McKee's interception and a failed fourth-down opportunity eliminated any realistic chance of a comeback. Philadelphia had enough individual production to stay competitive, but defensive failures and late offensive mistakes proved too much to overcome.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Studs and duds from Eagles' 38-21 loss to Cowboys in Week 7
