Overview

• Dallas enters Lincoln Financial Field as an 8.5-point underdog, the largest spread of the Week 1 slate, according to FanDuel.
• After trading Micah Parsons and moving on from Zack Martin and DeMarcus Lawrence, newcomers George Pickens, Kenny Clark and Kaiir Elam are set for prominent roles, with Sam Williams expected to start on the edge and Trevon Diggs possibly limited as depth heals.
• Rookie right guard Tyler Booker, the No. 12 pick, debuts in Zack Martin’s former spot against Philadelphia’s interior of Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis.
• Coordinator Matt Eberflus’ defense faces an early test against Saquon Barkley and an Eagles offensive line loaded with recent All-Pros, with A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith posing a secondary threat.
• Dallas’ backfield remains unsettled after presumed starter Javonte Williams skipped preseason action, putting pressure on the line to jump-start a run game that lagged last year.