NFL Schedule Leaks: Eagles-Cowboys on Thanksgiving

TL;DR

The Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly set to face the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving 2026 at AT&T Stadium, marking their first Thanksgiving matchup since 2014. The game is expected to start at 4:30 PM Eastern.

Key points

Eagles to play Cowboys on Thanksgiving 2026
First Thanksgiving game since 2014
Game starts at 4:30 PM Eastern
Eagles have a poor record at AT&T Stadium
Cowboys are a top threat in the NFC East

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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 04: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys and Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles hug after an NFL game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field on September 4, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images) | Getty Images The 2026 NFL schedule won’t be *officially* revealed until the evening of Thursday, May 14 … but the leaks have already begun. Case in point: the Philadelphia Eagles are said to be playing the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on Thanksgiving, according to a report from Ryan Fowler from NBC Sports Philadelphia. Assuming this information is true, it’ll mark the first time the Eagles are playing the Cowboys on Thanksgiving since they last met in a 2014 Turkey Day matchup. Mark Sanchez quarterbacked the Birds in a 33 to 10 win over the Cowboys that day. The only other Eagles-Cowboys game on Thanksgiving was back in 1989, when Philly pitched a 27 to 0 shutout. So, if history is any indication, Thanksgiving could be a fun one! Of course, those old games don’t actually dictate how things will go this year. If anything, it might be more relevant how the Eagles have struggled to find wins at JerryWorld for some time now. They’re 1-7 in their last eight games down in Dallas, with the sole win coming over under center in November 2024. Sorry to remind you but the Eagles were in strong position to get a road win over the Cowboys last season, jumping out to a 21-point lead before Dallas scored 24 unanswered points. The feeling here is that the Cowboys are going to be the top threat in the division to the Eagles threepeating as NFC East champions this season. Their offense still projects to be one of the NFL’s best (barring a trade, perhaps) and their defense should be improved under former Eagles assistant and new Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker. This one has the makings of a compelling game, hence the national spotlight. Note that the Cowboys play in the middle of the three Thanksgiving games each year, so, we’re looking at a 4:30 PM Eastern start time.

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When is the Eagles vs Cowboys Thanksgiving game scheduled?

The Eagles vs Cowboys game is scheduled for Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026, at 4:30 PM Eastern.

What is the history of Eagles vs Cowboys Thanksgiving games?

The Eagles and Cowboys have met on Thanksgiving twice before, with the last matchup in 2014, where the Eagles won 33-10.

How have the Eagles performed at AT&T Stadium recently?

The Eagles have struggled at AT&T Stadium, with a record of 1-7 in their last eight games against the Cowboys there.

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