1Los Angeles Times NFL writer Sam Farmer examines the matchups and makes his predictions for Week 1 of the NFL season.

Last season, Sam Farmer posted a 188-84 record (.691) over the 272-game NFL regular season.

Using point spreads with the scores Farmer predicted, his record against the spread last season was 142-128-2 (.522). All team records shown below are from last season.

All times are Pacific and TV reflects broadcasts for the Los Angeles area. 2

COWBOYS (7-10) AT EAGLES (14-3)

Thursday, 5:20 p.m.. TV: NBC, Peacock.

Line: Philadelphia by 8½. O/U: 47½.

Philadelphia’s strength along both lines of scrimmage should give the Eagles an edge, especially against a Cowboys defense missing Micah Parsons after the trade. Dallas should be able to move the ball some, but Philadelphia

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