Saquon Barkley plans to play as 2-4 Eagles host 2-4 Cowboys on MNF

The Philadelphia Eagles host the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football tonight, Oct. 26, at 8:15 PM ET on ESPN, ABC and Disney+ from Lincoln Financial Field. Both teams are 2-4, and Saquon Barkley (hamstring) said Monday he feels good enough to "give it a go," according to Underdog NFL.

What is confirmed

Barkley is listed as questionable. NFL Network's Mike Garafolo said Monday morning that he continues to trend toward playing. The Eagles also activated tight ends Grant Calcaterra and Eli Stowers and guard Landon Dickerson from injured reserve, and elevated running back Elijah Mitchell from the practice squad.

Philadelphia is without wide receivers DeVonta Smith (hamstring) and Dontayvion Wicks (ankle), edge rusher Nolan Smith Jr. (concussion) and defensive backs Michael Carter II and Jakorian Bennett. Dallas has ruled out wide receiver KaVontae Turpin (ribs), tackle Drew Shelton and linebacker Dee Winters, per ESPN's injury report.

ESPN lists Dallas as a 4.5-point favorite with a total of 43.5.

The fantasy picture

With Smith and Wicks out, Makai Lemon is the Eagles' top healthy receiver. Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Jeff McLane expects Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker to play a lot of man coverage, which could set up a big night for Lemon. Dallas Goedert, Stowers and Calcaterra give Jalen Hurts plenty of tight ends to throw to.

Barkley has only 36 carries for 182 yards this season, so Mitchell's elevation is worth noting if the Eagles limit Barkley's snaps.

For Dallas, Dak Prescott has 1,639 passing yards with 10 touchdowns and five interceptions. CeeDee Lamb has 48 catches for 577 yards and four scores, and ESPN's Jeremy Fowler says he averages 11.5 targets a game when healthy. Javonte Williams leads the backfield with 317 rushing yards and seven touchdowns.

What RSO owners should do now

Start Lamb, Prescott and Williams as usual. Start Barkley if he is active, but expect his workload to be limited. Lemon is a strong flex tonight. Bench Smith and Wicks. Inactives come out around 6:45 PM ET, so check them before you lock your lineup.

What to watch next

Watch Barkley's snap share against Mitchell, and how the targets split between Lemon and the tight ends. If Smith's hamstring keeps him out of practice next Wednesday, Lemon's value goes up for Week 8 as well.