The Philadelphia Eagles will kick off the NFL season on Thursday night against the Micah Parsons-less Dallas Cowboys. Here are five things to watch.

1) The Eagles' rushing attack vs. the Cowboys' "improved" run defense

The Cowboys' run defense was abysmal in 2024: Cowboys run D Stat NFL rank Rush yards allowed per game 137.1 29 Rush 1st downs allowed per game 8.3 31 Rushing TDs allowed 25 32 Yards per rush allowed 4.8 28 Rush DVOA - 29

This offseason, the Cowboys lost their best run defender in DeMarcus Lawrence, and they traded for LB Kenneth Murray to replace the injured DeMarvion Overshown. Grain of salt with PFF as always, but they have given Murray horrid run defense grades for years. NT Mazi Smith has also continued to be a major disappointment.

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